KÄ°M638 - SURFACE CHEMISTRY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
SURFACE CHEMISTRY KÄ°M638 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 6
Prequisitesnone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. Filiz Kuralay 
Course objectiveThe main aim of this course is teaching the advanced levels properties of surfacel chemistry  
Learning outcomes
  1. Student will learn the following subjects; Morphological structure of surface
  2. Surface Thermodynamics
  3. Surface Kinetics
  4. Surface Adsorption
  5. Surface Catalysis
Course ContentMorphological structure of surface
Surface Thermodynamics
Surface Kinetics
Surface Adsorption
Surface Catalysis 
ReferencesNano-surface Chemistry, 2002, Marcek Dekker; Principles of Colloid and Surface Chemistryi 3rd edition, Paul Himenez. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction to Surface Chemistry
Week 2Surface Morpholgy
Week 3Surface Morpholgy-II
Week 4Surface Thermodynamics
Week 5Surface Thermodynamics-II
Week 6Midterm exam
Week 7Introduction to Adsorption
Week 8Surface Adsorption-I
Week 9Surface Adsorption-II
Week 10Surface Kinetics
Week 11Surface Kinetics-II
Week 12Midterm Exam
Week 13Surface Catalysis
Week 14Surface Catalysis-II
Week 15Homework
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments210
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms240
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes450
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)10220
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment41560
Midterms (Study duration)21530
Final Exam (Study duration) 13030
Total Workload3165182

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Develops and deepens their knowledge in the field of natural sciences based on the chemistry bachelor level qualifications.   X 
2. Determines interdisciplinary interactions by analyzing information obtained from advanced scientific research.    X
3. Utilizes advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in their field.    X
4. Relates basic and advanced knowledge in their field and proposes interdisciplinary new ideas.   X 
5. Develops scientific solution proposals and strategies using their theoretical and applied knowledge in the field.   X 
6. Conducts individual and/or group work in research requiring expertise in their field.   X 
7. Takes initiative to solve problems encountered in individual or group work related to their field.   X 
8. Participates in interdisciplinary studies with their basic knowledge and analytical thinking skills.    X
9. Identifies lacks by monitoring scientific developments in their field and manage learning processes to conduct advanced research.   X 
10. Accesses foreign sources in their field using at least one foreign language, updates their knowledge, and communicates with colleagues worldwide.   X 
11. Manages data collection, interpretation, application, and dissemination processes related to their field effectively and safely while considering societal, scientific, cultural, and ethical values.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest