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Course Description Course Name : Surface chemistry Course Code : KM-638 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. GÜLFEZA KARDAŞ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Know the surface structure. Know metallic, bi-metallic and non-conductive surfaces. Learn scanning probe techniques and applications. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach surface structure and its properties; to give information about scanning probe techniques, thermodynamics of adsorption and desorption. Course Contents : Surface structure, ideal surfaces, bimetallic surfaces and properties, band structure of metals, the band structure of semi-conductors and non-conductive solids, scanning probe techniques, adsorption isotherms, complex surface reactions, catalysis, heterogeneous catalysis, kinetics of catalysis 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 Surface structure Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 2 Ideal surfaces Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 3 Bimetallic surfaces and properties Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 4 Band structure of metals Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 5 The band structure of semi-conductors and non-conductive solids Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 6 Scanning probe techniques Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 7 Scanning probe techniques Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 8 Midterm exam Course notes and book Written exam and homework 9 Adsorption isotherms Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 10 Complex surface reactions Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 11 Complex surface reactions Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 12 Catalysis, heterogeneous catalysis Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 13 Kinetics of catalysis Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 14 Surface chemistry, homework Book and internet Presentation and discussion 15 Surface chemistry, homework Book and internet Presentation and discussion 16/17 Final exam Course notes and book Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Surface Science, Foundation of Catalysis and Nanoscience, Kurt W. Kolasinski, John Wiley & Sons Ltd. 2001. 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. 3 4 Design institutional modelling and experiential research; have the problem-solving ability. 0 5 Keep up with the recent scientific developments in the field. 2 6 Plan and conduct a scientific research. 2 7 Have the ability to adapt to new conditions and solve the problems emerged. 0 8 Obtain the latest technological developments in the field. 3 9 Take the responsibility to work both individually and in a team. 0 10 Follow the new methods in the field and solve the complex problems. 0 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. 0 13 Propose scientific solutions about the environmental problems and create awareness in the society. 3 * 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 8 8     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 148 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.92 ECTS Credit: 6