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Course Description Course Name : Advanced Electrochemistry II Course Code : KM-578 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 8 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MEHMET ERBİL Learning Outcomes of the Course : Evaluate the electrochemical reactions from the aspect of kinetics Control the rate of electrochemical reactions Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To evaluate the kinetics of electrochemical processes Course Contents : Reaction rate, reaction mecahnism, diffusion rate and parameters Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Rate of chemical and electrochemical reactions Relevant chapters in book and lecture notes Lecturing and discussion 2 Identification of electrochemical systems Relevant chapters in book and lecture notes Lecturing and discussion 3 Equilibrium and exchange current Relevant chapters in book and lecture notes Lecturing and discussion 4 Non equilibrium state at the interface Relevant chapters in book and lecture notes Lecturing and discussion 5 Overpotential for simple reactions Relevant chapters in book and lecture notes Lecturing and discussion 6 Butler-Volmer equation Relevant chapters in book and lecture notes Lecturing and discussion 7 Butler-Volmer equation Relevant chapters in book and lecture notes Lecturing and discussion 8 Midterm Exam Relevant chapters in book and lecture notes Writing Exam 9 The relation between Nernst and Butler-Volmer equations Relevant chapters in book and lecture notes Lecturing and discussion 10 Simetry Factor and charge transfer coefficient Relevant chapters in book and lecture notes Lecturing and discussion 11 Semiconductor/solution interface Relevant chapters in book and lecture notes Lecturing and discussion 12 Complex reactions and Buttler-Volmer equation Relevant chapters in book and lecture notes Lecturing and discussion 13 Evaluation reaction mechanism Relevant chapters in book and lecture notes Lecturing and discussion 14 Limit conditions for Butler-Volmer equation and methods for determination of reaction rate Relevant chapters in book and lecture notes Lecturing and discussion 15 Limit conditions for Butler-Volmer equation and methods for determination of reaction rate Relevant chapters in book and lecture notes Lecturing and discussion 16/17 Final Exam Relevant chapters in book and lecture notes Writing Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Bockris and Reddy, Modern Electrochemistry, Plenum Press, New York 1978 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Have the sufficient chemistry knowledge by doing research in chemistry; evaluate and interpret the findings. 3 2 Have comrehensive knowledge about the technical and methodological issues in chemistry. 4 3 Have the awareness of the innovative changes in the field and gain the ability to analyze, learn and apply them. 5 4 Design institutional modelling and experiential research; have the problem-solving ability. 4 5 Keep up with the recent scientific developments in the field. 4 6 Plan and conduct a scientific research. 4 7 Have the ability to adapt to new conditions and solve the problems emerged. 4 8 Obtain the latest technological developments in the field. 3 9 Take the responsibility to work both individually and in a team. 3 10 Follow the new methods in the field and solve the complex problems. 4 11 Present the findings of the research study in an efficient way both in oral and written form; have a scientific approach to environmental issues. 5 12 Oversee the scientific and ethical values during the process of data collection and interpretation of the findings. 4 13 Propose scientific solutions about the environmental problems and create awareness in the society. 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 6 84 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 10 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 14 14     Final Exam 1 14 14 Total Workload: 188 Total Workload / 25 (h): 7.52 ECTS Credit: 8