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  Course Description
Course Name : Voltameter And Electroanalytical Methods

Course Code : KM 480

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. GÜLFEZA KARDAŞ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learn electrochemical systems
Learn polarization reasons
Learn voltammetry techniques
Recognize and interpret voltammetric curves

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To understand the structure and properties of electrochemical systems, recognize cyclic voltammetry technique and understand new applications.

Course Contents : Voltamerty, excitation signals in voltammetry, voltametric instruments, double layer, double layer structure, electrochemical current, polarization, microelectrodes, cyclic voltammetry, voltammetric current, hydrodynamic voltammetry, polarography,mercury drop electrode, polarographic current, pulse polarography, square-wave polarography, stripping methods.

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 Electrochemical systems Related book chapter and internet Presentation and preparation of students
2 Interface, interfacial structure Related book chapter and internet Presentation and preparation of students
3 Electrochemical currents in cells Related book chapter and internet Presentation and preparation of students
4 Load transfer in electrochemical cells Related book chapter and internet Presentation and preparation of students
5 Polarity and over-voltage Related book chapter and internet Presentation and preparation of students
6 Voltammetry: voltammetry excitation signals Related book chapter and internet Presentation and preparation of students
7 Voltammetric equipment, Microelectrodes Related book chapter and internet Presentation and preparation of students
8 Midterm Exam Book and internet written exam
9 Cyclic voltammetry: Cyclic voltammograms, experimental variables Related book chapter and internet Presentation and preparation of students
10 Simple charge transfer reactions, chemical / electrochemical reactions Related book chapter and internet Presentation and preparation of students
11 Adsorption, new applications Related book chapter and internet Presentation and preparation of students
12 Polarography: polarographic currents, differential pulse polarography Related book chapter and internet Presentation and preparation of students
13 Square wave polarography, new applications Related book chapter and internet Presentation and preparation of students
14 Hydrodynamic voltammetry and new applications Related book chapter and internet Presentation and preparation of students
15 Stripping methods: electrodeposition, adsorption, stripping, new applications Related book chapter and internet Presentation and preparation of students
16/17 Final Exam Book and internet written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Douglas A. Skoog, F. James Holler, Timethy A. Nieman, Principles of Instrumental Analysis
 Allen J. Bard, Larry R. Faulkner, Elecrochemical Methods Fundamentals and Applications, John Wiley & Sons,1980.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 30
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 Feel comfortable with chemistry knowledge and capable to make relation with practical applicaitons 4
2 Observe and analyze the developments, directions and needs of industires for sustainability 3
3 Acquire life long education capability 2
4 Have capability of reaching for information 3
5 Acknowledge about total quality and relating the knowledge from different disciplines 2
6 Have capability of evaluating the national sources for technology development 4
7 Have capability of transmitting the knowledge and relating different disciplines 4
8 Gain the ability to achieve new knowledge and technology 3
9 Learn problem solving methodolygy and creative thinking 3
10 Have capability of bringing together theory and practical applicaiton 0
11 Feel comfortable with laboratory studies 0
12 Follow the developments in chemistry industries 4
13 Monitor progress in the field of chemistry. 4
14 Have capability of team work and leadership 0
15 Acquire property of objective and critical view 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 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 8 8
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 88
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.52
ECTS Credit: 4