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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type Of Course	D	U	L	ECTS
CHE 4230	SELECTED TOPICS IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	4

Offered By

Chemistry

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ELIF IŞGIN

Offered to

Chemistry (Evening)
Chemistry

Course Objective

This course aims to teach the current research topics in physical chemistry to undergraduate students dependent on their interests. A lecture course in physical chemistry in areas of specialization of the faculty, with emphasis on current developments. Specific topics will be changed from semester to semester. Studied topics will differ from one year to another and are selected from the following tentative list: Experimental structural chemistry, Theoretical chemistry, Molecular modelling, Advanced polymer technology, Applied chemical kinetics, Nanochemistry, Polymercomposites

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1	The student will be able to:Know how to search current reseach topics in physical chemistry with appropriate search engines.
2	Discuss the general properties of Nanotechnology and related techniques.
3	Have basic informations on the methods which are used in polymer science and technology.
4	Discuss on the molecules that are in the intersection of nanotechnology and physical chemistry.
5	Have sufficient information on the polymer composites applications.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week	Subject	Description
1	Molecular symmetry
2	Molecular interactions
3	Materials 1: macromolecules and aggregates
4	Materials 2: the solid state
5	Materials 3: the solid state
6	The kinetics of complex reactions
7	Processes at solid surfaces
8	exercises
9	Statistical Thermodynamics
10	Macromolecular Aspects of Physical Chemistry
11	Polymer Composites
12	Nanotechnology in Physical Chemistry-1
13	Nanotechnology in Physical Chemistry-2
14	Advances in Colloid and Surface Science

Recomended or Required Reading

ISI web of science, sciencedirect.com, scopus.com
Supplementary Book(s): P. Atkins, J. De Paula, Physical Chemistry , Oxford Univ. Press, Eight Edition, 2006.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Presentation, Interactive presentation, Questions and answers, Homework, Applications

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER	SHORT CODE	LONG CODE	FORMULA
1	MTE	MIDTERM EXAM
2	ASG	ASSIGNMENT
3	PAR	PARTICIPATION
4	FIN	FINAL EXAM
5	FCGR	FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT)	MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.20 + PAR * 0.10 + FIN * 0.40
6	RST	RESIT
7	FCGR	FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT)	MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.20 + PAR * 0.10 + RST * 0.40

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Questions in homeworks, mid-term and final exam will be based on the assessment of understanding of basic concepts in presentations, associating of concepts and cause-effect relationships.

Assessment Criteria

Midterm(30%)+Homework(20%)+Attandence(10%)+Final(40%)+Make-Up

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

Background: a good knowledge of physical chemistry is required. The course could be partly or totally delivered by an invited lecturer.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry e-mail: elif.sahin@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Wednesday 12:00-13:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures	14	2	28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures	13	2	26
Preparation for midterm exam	1	10	10
Preparation for final exam	1	14	14
Preparing assignments	4	5	20
Midterm	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			102

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO	PO.1	PO.2	PO.3	PO.4	PO.10	PO.12	PO.13	PO.14	PO.16	PO.17
LO.1	4						5	5	5	5
LO.2	3			5	3	3	5	5	5	5
LO.3	3	5	5	5		3	5	5	5	5
LO.4	3	2	2	5		2	5	5	5	5
LO.5	3	3	4	5	3	3	5	5	5	5

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Description of Individual Course Units

Offered By

Level of Course Unit

Course Coordinator

Offered to

Course Objective

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

Recomended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Assessment Criteria

Language of Instruction

Course Policies and Rules

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Office Hours

Work Placement(s)

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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