COURSE UNIT TITLE

: INTRODUCTION TO SURFACE CHEMISTRY

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MDN 3409 INTRODUCTION TO SURFACE CHEMISTRY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 5

Offered By

Mining Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MUSTAFA EMRE YETKIN

Offered to

Mining Engineering

Course Objective

The aim is to teach chemical analysis methods and their applications in mining.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Learn the definitions of surface chemistry and surface reactions.
2   Acquire knowledge about adsorption isotherms and solid-liquid interfaces.
3   Understand the fundamentals of surface thermodynamics.
4   Grasp the role of surface chemistry in ore beneficiation.
5   Be able to apply surface chemistry in ores.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to Surface Chemistry and Basic Concepts
2 Properties of Solid and Aqueous Solutions
3 Phenomena occurring at Interfaces
4 Solid-Liquid Interface: Concept of Adsorption
5 Adsorption Isotherms and Applications
6 Thermodynamic Quantities of Surfaces
7 Electrical Characteristics of Interfaces
8 Utilization of Surface Properties in Ore Preparation, Flotation
9 Surface Forces in Flotation
10 Hydrophobicity and Contact Angle
11 Surfactants
12 Mechanisms of Action of Surfactants
13 Colloidal Systems
14 Industrial Applications

Recomended or Required Reading

Ana kaynak: N. Levine, 1995, Physical Chemistry, McGraw-Hill.
K. S. Birdi, 2008, Handbook of Surface and Colloid Chemistry
Yardımcı kaynaklar:
Robert J. Hunter, 1988, Zeta Potential in Colloid Science, Academic Press
B.A. Wills, T.J. Napier-Munn, 2006, Mineral Processing Technology
Norman L. Weiss, 1985, Flotation Chemistry, Society of Mining Engineers of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers Inc.
Diğer ders materyalleri: Necati Yıldız, 2007, Cevher Hazırlama ve Zenginleştirme, ERTEM Basın Yayım Dağıtım San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Oral presentation, attendance exam, midterm exam, assignment, final exam, practical application.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.20 + FIN * 0.50
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.20 + RST * 0.50


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcomes 1-3 will be assessed through the first midterm exam, assignment, and final exam.
Learning Outcomes 3-4 will be evaluated through the assignment.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, Mühendislik Fakültesi
Maden Mühendisliği Bölümü
Telefon: (232) 301 7546
Faks: (232) 453 0868
E-posta: ozge.solak@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

The start date of the course will be announced by the instructor.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 2 28
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 15 15
Preparing assignments 3 10 30
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 115

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15
LO.11122
LO.21222
LO.32232
LO.42233
LO.51233

CONTACT INFORMATION
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Phone: +90(232) 412 12 12 - Fax: +90 (232) 464 81 35

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