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Course Description Course Name : Advanced Electrochemistry I Course Code : KM-589 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MEHMET ERBİL Learning Outcomes of the Course : Comprehend the structure of metal/solution interface Know how to measure electrode potential and its evaluation Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To define the basic principles of elecrochemistry and real systems Course Contents : Metal/solution interface, modelling the interface, thermodynamical approach to interface, electrode potential 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 Metal/solution interface Relevant book chapter and lecture notes Lecturing and discussions 2 Charge accumulation Relevant book chapter and lecture notes Lecturing and discussions 3 Definition of electrical potential Relevant book chapter and lecture notes Lecturing and discussions 4 Definition of interfacial potential Relevant book chapter and lecture notes Lecturing and discussions 5 The structure of diffuse layer Relevant book chapter and lecture notes Lecturing and discussions 6 Adsorption and Zero charge potential Relevant book chapter and lecture notes Lecturing and discussions 7 Surface excess and double layer capacitance Relevant book chapter and lecture notes Lecturing and discussions 8 Midterm Exam Relevant book chapter and lecture notes Lecturing and discussions 9 Helmholtz Model Relevant book chapter and lecture notes Lecturing and discussions 10 Gouy-Chapman model Relevant book chapter and lecture notes Lecturing and discussions 11 Stern Model Relevant book chapter and lecture notes Lecturing and discussions 12 Mercury drop electrode for capacity measurement Relevant book chapter and lecture notes Lecturing and discussions 13 Capacitance measurements with solid electrodes Relevant book chapter and lecture notes Lecturing and discussions 14 The effect of adsorbed ions on capacitance Relevant book chapter and lecture notes Lecturing and discussions 15 Adsorption isotherms Relevant book chapter and lecture notes Lecturing and discussions 16/17 Final Exam Review for the exam Written Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Reddy and Bockris, Modern Electrochemistry, Plenum Press, New York 1973 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 4 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. 4 4 Design institutional modelling and experiential research; have the problem-solving ability. 5 5 Keep up with the recent scientific developments in the field. 4 6 Plan and conduct a scientific research. 3 7 Have the ability to adapt to new conditions and solve the problems emerged. 3 8 Obtain the latest technological developments in the field. 4 9 Take the responsibility to work both individually and in a team. 4 10 Follow the new methods in the field and solve the complex problems. 3 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. 3 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. 4 * 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 8 32     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 150 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6 ECTS Credit: 6