Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Chemistry KIM 111 1. Semester 3 + 2 4.0 6.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Theoretical Lecture; Project Studies; Industrial Examples
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Hüsnü GERENGİ
Instructors
Assistants
Goals Course Objectives As one of the fundamental sciences, chemistry has a wide range of applications. The main aim of the course is to provide students with the fundamental concepts, both theoretical and practical, while developing their skills in scientific analysis and problem solving. In addition, building a foundation of chemical knowledge aimed at solving problems in science and engineering is one of the main aims of the course.
Course Content The structure of the atom and the properties of matter, nomenclature of compounds, formula writing, the periodic system and electron configuration of atoms, types of chemical bonds, fundamental laws of chemistry, atomic and molecular weight, the mole concept, formula and composition calculations, chemical and problem-solving methods, gas laws, an introduction to thermochemistry and thermodynamics, electrochemistry and corrosion, as well as acid-base theories.
Learning Outcomes
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week SI International System of Units; rounding numbers; structure of matter; quantum theory Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Research
2. Week General properties of substances; Distinguishing properties of substances; Separation of mixtures; Separation of compounds; Physical and chemical changes Research Course Hours Other Activities
3. Week Atomic structure; atomic models; applications; periodic relations between elements Other Activities Course Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study
4. Week Periodic system and electron configuration of atoms; applications Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities
5. Week Calculation of the mole; applications Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Course Hours
6. Week Chemical bonds and their types Other Activities Research Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours
7. Week General properties of gases; Boyle's law; Charles' law; Avagadro's law; ideal gas law and gas mixtures Course Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities
8. Week Thermochemistry; concepts of energy, work, heat and enthalpy; endothermic and exothermic reactions; change of enthalpy and Hess's law Other Activities Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research
9. Week Introduction to thermodynamics; applications of thermodynamics
10. Week Electrochemistry; Oxidation and reduction concepts; Electrochemical cells, electrolysis and batteries Research Other Activities Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Galvanic (voltaic) cells; thermodynamics of electrochemistry cells Other Activities Research Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study
12. Week Corrosion; Corrosion mechanism; Corrosion prevention Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Research Other Activities
13. Week Effects of corrosion on engineering applications, corrosion calculations in material selection and anti-corrosion coating techniques Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Research
14. Week Acids and bases; acid-base theories (Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, Lewis); properties and reactions of acids and bases; pH, pOH calculations, weak acid-base equilibrium. Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities
Recommended Sources
Petrucci Harwood, ‘General Chemistry I-II’, Palme Publishing, ISBN 975-7477-10-9
Steven S. Zumdahl, “Chemistry”, Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-32462-0
Mustafa Üstünışık, ‘General Chemistry’ TED Ankara College Foundation Publication
Sabri Alpaydın, Abdullah Şimşek, ‘General Chemistry’, Nobel Publishing, ISBN 978-975-591-984-3