ECTS - Electrochemical Methods: Fundamentals and Applications

Electrochemical Methods: Fundamentals and Applications (CEAC554) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Electrochemical Methods: Fundamentals and Applications CEAC554 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Atilla Cihaner
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The aim of the course explains electrochemical methods and fundamentals and gives an overview of application areas. It explains electrochemical methods like Potentiometry, coulometry, voltammetry, chronometry, polarography etc. Also, the course explains how electrochemical methods can be used with other spectroscopic (UV-vis, ESR, impedance). It explain the preparation and cleaning of the electrodes which are used in electrochemical studies.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Discuss an overview of terminology, fundamental equations, and electrochemical concepts.
  • Describe experimental electrochemical methods.
  • Explain basic equilibrium measurements and Nernst equation.
  • Explain potentiometry, coulometry, chronometry, and polarography methods.
  • Explain how the electrodes can be prepared and cleaned.
  • Explain how the electrochemistry can be used with other spectroscopic methods.
  • Describe common methods like UV-vis, ESR ve impedance.
Course Content General electrochemical concepts, electroanalysis, introduction to electrochemistry, equilibrium measurements, potentiometry, voltammetry, coulometry, chronometry, polarography, rotating electrodes, rate constants of electron transfer, spectroelectrochemistry, electrochemical ESR spectrometry, impedance, electrode preparation methods, cleaning

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Electroanalysis, Nomenclature, and Terminology 1-10
2 An Overview of Experimental Methods 11-24
3 Equilibrium Measurements 25-44
4 Equilibrium Measurements 44-84
5 Potentiometry 85-96, 96-106
6 MID-TERM 1
7 Coulometry 107-130
8 Chronometry and Polarogrophy 136-155
9 Rotating Electrode, Rate Constants of Electron Transfer 195-236
10 Spectroelectrochemistry 239-247
11 Electrochemical ESR Spectroscopy 147-153
12 İmpedans 253-270, 270-274
13 MID-TERM 2
14 Electrode Preparation: Cleaning Electrode Surfaces 276-280
15 Elektrot Hazırlama: Elektrot Yapımı, Referans Elektrot Yapımı, Miktoelektrotlar 280-286, 286-288
16 FINAL

Sources

Course Book 1. P. Monk, Fundamentals of Electroanalytical Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons LTD, 2001.
Other Sources 2. Christopher M. A. Brett, Ana Maria Oliveira Brett, Electrochemistry Principles, Methods, and Applications, 2nd Edition, Oxford University Press Inc., 1993.
3. Waldfried Plieth, Electrochemistry for Materials Science, 1nci Baskı, Elsevier Inc., 2008.
4. Cynthia G. Zoski, Handbook of Electrochemistry, 1nci Baskı, Elsevier Inc., 2007.
5. Frano Barbir, PEM Fuel Cells: Theory and Practice, 1nci Baskı, Elsevier Inc., 2005.
6. Allen J. Bard, Larry R. Faulkner, Electrochemical Methods: Fundamentals and Applications, 2nci Baskı, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,2001.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 60
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Possesses sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and chemistry engineering-specific subjects, and gains the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to complex engineering problems.
2 Gains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex chemical engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analysis and modeling methods for these purposes.
3 Gains the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; applies modern design methods for this purpose.
4 Develops, selects, and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in chemical engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively.
5 Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes results, and interprets them for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the chemical engineering discipline.
6 Gaining the ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually.
7 Communicates effectively in both spoken and written Turkish and gains proficiency in at least one foreign language. Writes effective reports, understands written reports, and prepares design and production reports. Gains the ability to make effective presentations and give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8 Gains awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; accesses information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews themselves.
9 Acts in accordance with ethical principles, gains awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities; acquires knowledge of the standards used in chemical engineering practices.
10 Gains knowledge about business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management. Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation, and is knowledgeable about sustainable development.
11 Has knowledge of the impacts of chemical engineering practices on health, environment, and safety at universal and societal levels, as well as the issues reflected in the engineering field of the era. Is aware of the legal implications of engineering solutions.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 1 16
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 20 40
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 21 21
Total Workload 125