KMÜ615 - RECENT TOPICS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
RECENT TOPICS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING KMÜ615 1st Semester 2 2 3 6
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesDiscussion
Question and Answer
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
 
Instructor (s)Eda Celik Akdur, PhD 
Course objectiveTo follow the current literature, and to discuss in detail on how the latest technology and the scientific findings be further improved. 
Learning outcomes
  1. To gain the habit of following current and high-impact literature.
  2. To acquire the habit of identifying gaps in the literature.
  3. To acquire the habit of brainstorming on the work that can be done in the future based on the current findings.
Course ContentAnalysis and discussion of current SCI index articles in the field of chemical engineering 
ReferencesRecent scientific literature 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction to the course, literature search and presentation techniques overview
Week 2Presentation and discussions on a SCI paper from the recent literature
Week 3Presentation and discussions on a SCI paper from the recent literature
Week 4Presentation and discussions on a SCI paper from the recent literature
Week 5Presentation and discussions on a SCI paper from the recent literature
Week 6Presentation and discussions on a SCI paper from the recent literature
Week 7Presentation and discussions on a SCI paper from the recent literature
Week 8Presentation and discussions on a SCI paper from the recent literature
Week 9Presentation and discussions on a SCI paper from the recent literature
Week 10Presentation and discussions on a SCI paper from the recent literature
Week 11Presentation and discussions on a SCI paper from the recent literature
Week 12Presentation and discussions on a SCI paper from the recent literature
Week 13Presentation and discussions on a SCI paper from the recent literature
Week 14Presentation and discussions on a SCI paper from the recent literature
Week 15Preparation to the final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1110
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar250
Midterms00
Final exam140
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes1360
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes140
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application14228
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)000
Presentation / Seminar Preparation21020
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 11414
Total Workload312890

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Evaluating, interpreting, and applying knowledge, as well as the ability gaining access to it, through scientific research utilizing their background on mathematics, science and engineering    X
2. Completion of knowledge using limited data, applying and integrating it with the knowledge out of various disciplines, with the help of scientific methods   X 
3. Being aware of, as well as researching and learning, the novel and emerging applications of their profession    X
4. Identifying, developing and implementing innovative methods for the solution of problems related to Chemical Engineering   X 
5. Designing and implementing analytical-models and experiment based research through the development of novel and/or unique ideas, as well as interpreting and solving complex issues encountered during this process  X  
6. Understanding and contributing to the health, safety, social, and environmental dimensions of Chemical Engineering applications   X 
7. Being respectful to social, scientific and ethical values, throughout data collection, interpretation and dissemination stages of all professional activities   X 
8. Presenting the process and results of studies in written or verbal format, with a systematic and concise manner, in the national and international environments, inside or outside of the chemical engineering field    X
9. Leading disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams, taking initiative and responsibility in team work.  X  

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