KMÜ607 - FOUNDATIONS of COLLOID SCIENCE
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOUNDATIONS of COLLOID SCIENCE | KMÜ607 | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Prequisites | ||||||
| Course language | Turkish | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Question and Answer Team/Group Work | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Nihal Aydogan, PhD | |||||
| Course objective | To develop knowledge on colloidal systems and their application in Chemical Engineering. d its function To discuss the basic rules of colloidal science To develop knowledge on Colloidal materials and surface science To demonstrate the importance of the surface science and interfacial interaction in chemical processes To instill an ability to engage in life-long learning | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | Surfaces and colloids, Molecular interactions, Intermolecular Forces, DLVO (Derjaguin, Landau, Verwey, Overbeek) theory, Thermodynamic of surfaces, Electrical aspect of surface chemistry, Surface activity and surfactant structure, HLB (Hydrophobic Lipophobic Balance) theory, Adsorption, Emulsion, Foams. | |||||
| References | Text book: Robert J. Hunter, Foundations of Colloid Science, Oxford University Press, USA, 12 Nis 1990 Paul C. Hiemenz, Raj Rajagopalan, Raj Rajagopalan, Principles of Colloid and Surface Chemistry, Marcel Dekker, 1997 Dieter Vollath, Nanomaterials: An Introduction to Synthesis, Properties and Applications John Wiley & Sons, 2008 | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Definition of colloid science and its content |
| Week 2 | Colloidal Materials |
| Week 3 | Basic equations of colloid science |
| Week 4 | Intermolecular interactions |
| Week 5 | Balance of forces between molecules, DLVO (Derjaguin, Landau, Verwey, Overbeek) theory |
| Week 6 | Thermodynamics of surfaces |
| Week 7 | Electrostatics at surface science |
| Week 8 | Midterm Exam |
| Week 9 | Surface tension and structure of surfactants |
| Week 10 | Latest achievements in Colloidal Science |
| Week 11 | Latest achievements in Colloidal Science |
| Week 12 | Latest achievements in Colloidal Science |
| Week 13 | Latest achievements in Colloidal Science |
| Week 14 | Group presentations |
| Week 15 | Preparation to Final Exam |
| Week 16 | Final Exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 4 | 5 |
| Presentation | 2 | 10 |
| Project | 1 | 10 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 25 |
| Final exam | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 8 | 50 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 2 | 20 | 40 |
| Project | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Homework assignment | 4 | 6 | 24 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 1 | 34 | 34 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Total Workload | 42 | 145 | 240 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest