Physical Chemistry

Course Code:

CHBE211

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

Credits:

3

Theoric:

2

Practice:

2

Laboratory Hour:

0

ECTS:

5

Prerequisite Courses:

General Chemistry II

Course Language:

English

Courses given by:

Nihan Çelebi

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to teach the students fundamentals of physical chemistry and provide them with the ability to solve problems related to the fundametals of thermodynamics, phase behaviour and chemical equilibrium. Content Properties of gases, first, second and third law of thermodynam

Course Content:

Properties of gases, first, second and third law of thermodynamics, phase behaviour of pure substances and simple mixtures, chemical equilibrium

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Lab, 4: Case-study

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, B: Experiment, C: Homework, D: Project, E: Class Participation

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Knowledge on perfect and real gases; laws of thermodynamics and phase behaviour or pure substances and mixtures; chemical equilbrium to be applied in their science and engineering disciplines to solve their relevant problems.	1	1,2	A,C
2) Ability to solve problems on thermodynamic principles such as internal energy, enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs Free Energy, chemical potential and chemical equilbrium and develop skills to identify and formulate complex problems into their basic components to be able to analyze them.	1	1,2	A,C
3) Ability to command in English both oral and written through following the text book, listening to lectures in English and giving exams in English.	7	1,2	A,C,E
4) Using the homeworks as an opportunity to study together, developing a habit in students to study together and work as a group, and use this to better their individual problem solving skills, implemeted to quizzes and exams.	6	1,2	A,C,E

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	INTRODUCTION, PROPERTIES OF GASES	Textbook
2	PROPERTIES OF GASES, cont.; HOMEWORK&QUIZ-1	Textbook
3	FIRST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS	Textbook
4	FIRST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS, cont.; HOMEWORK&QUIZ-2	Textbook
5	SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS	Textbook
6	SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS, cont.; HOMEWORK&QUIZ-3	Textbook
7	REVISION and MIDTERM 1	Textbook
8	PHYSICAL TRANSFORMATIONS OF PURE SUBSTANCES; HOMEWORK&QUIZ-4	Textbook
9	SIMPLE MIXTURES	Textbook
10	HOMEWORK&QUIZ-5; PHASE DIAGRAMS	Textbook
11	PHASE DIAGRAMS, continued; HOMEWORK&QUIZ-6	Textbook
12	REVISION and MIDTERM 2	Textbook
13	CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM	Textbook
14	CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM, continued; HOMEWORK&QUIZ-7	Textbook

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Physical Chemistry, Atkins & de Paula, W H Freman, 9th edition, 2010.
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Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	2	30
Homework & Quiz	7	30
Final	1	35
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		35
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		65
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	check √
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,	√
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.	√
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,	√
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.	√
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,	√
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,
6c	Ability to work individually.
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,	√
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	14	4	56
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	4	56
Midterm Examination	2	1	2
Homework	3	1	3
Final Examination	1	2	2
Total Work Load			119
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4.76
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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