KÄ°M639 - APPLIED ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
APPLIED ELECTROCHEMISTRY KÄ°M639 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. Kadir Pekmez 
Course objectiveThis course get to students gain conceptional and applicable knowledge for working area of applied electrochemistry.  
Learning outcomes
  1. Students of M.Sc. and Ph.D. learn applied elelectrochemistry techniques such as photoelectrochemistry and photoelectro chemical cells, electrochemiluminescence, electrochemical energy conversion, fuel cells, batteries and rechargeable batteries, electrochemical aspects of the stabilities of materials,
  2. industrial electrochemistry, electrochemical reactors and electrodes, electropolyme rization, electrochemical metal deposition and metal processing, bioelectrochemistry, electrochemical effluent treatment during this course.
Course ContentPhotoelectrochemistry and photoelectrochemical cells, electrochemiluminescence.
Electrochemical energy conversion, fuel cells, batteries and rechargeable batteries
Electrochemical aspects of the stabilities of materials, corrosion and corrosion protection.
Electrochemical metal deposition and metal processing.
Bioelectrochemistry, microbial fuel cell, electrochemical effluent treatment,
Industrial electrochemistry, electrochemical reactors and electrodes. 
ReferencesElectrochemical Methods, Fundamentals and Applications
A.J. Bard, L.J. Faulkner , Jonh Wiley, 2001
Organic Electrochemistry,
H. Lund, O. Hammerich, Marcel Dekker, 2001
Electrochemistry of Novel Materials,Frontıers of Electrochemistry
J. Lipkowski, P.N. Ross, VCH 1994
Surface Electrochemistry, A Molecular Level Approach
J.O M. Bockris, S.U.M. Khan, Plenum Pres, 1993
International Electrochemistry Journals; J. Power Sources, J. Applied Electrochemistry, J. of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Electrochimica Acta, etc. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Photoelectrochemistry and photoelectrochemical cells
Week 2Electrochemiluminescence.
Week 3Electrochemical energy conversion
Week 4Batteries and rechargeable batteries
Week 5Fuel cells,
Week 6Fuel cells and Energy storage techniques
Week 7Electrochemical aspects of the stabilities of materials, and corrosion protection
Week 8Electrochemical metal deposition and metal processing.
Week 9Bioelectrochemistry, microbial fuel cells
Week 10Midterm exam
Week 11Electrochemical effluent treatment
Week 12Industrial electrochemistry, electrochemical reactors and electrodes
Week 13Student presentations
Week 14Student presentations
Week 15Preparation for Final Exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation125
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms125
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes250
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)12448
Presentation / Seminar Preparation12020
Project000
Homework assignment4416
Midterms (Study duration)12020
Final Exam (Study duration) 14040
Total Workload3391186

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