Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Taner ERDOĞAN
Associate Prof. Dr. Mehmet KODAL
Associate Prof. Dr. Fatma OĞUZ ERDOĞAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Express various state equations of real gases
2) Use Maxwell distribution law to obtain pressure, ideal gas equation and Graham diffusion law
3) Explain energy conservation law in closed, open and reactive systems
4) Implement the application of thermodynamics laws to physical and chemical processes
5) Calculate enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs energy changes and equilibrium constants
6) Calculate the integrated rate laws, half-lives and reaction order by using rate laws of zeroth, first, second or nth order reactions
7) Explain reactant and product concentrations changing over time in the first order reverse, parallel and consecutive reactions

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High
	2	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High
	3	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High
	4	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High
	5	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High
	6	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High
	7	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

ABSENT

Course Contents

Gases; Zero, first, second and third laws of thermodynamics and its applications; Physical transformations of pure substances; Properties of simple mixtures; Phase diagrams; Chemical equilibrium, Chemical kinetics; Complex reaction kinetics; Reaction rate theories

Weekly Schedule

1) Gases (İdeal gases, kinetic theory of gases, real gases)
2) Zeroth and first laws of thermodynamics (Basic concepts, heat and work)
3) Thermochemistry and applications of first laws (state functions and exact differentials)
4) Second and third laws of thermodynamics (Entropy, Helmholtz ve Gibbs Energies)
5) Combining first and second laws , real gases and fugacity
6) Physical transformations of pure substances (phase diagrams, phase transformations, physical liquid surface)
7) Properties of simple mixtures (Thermodynamical definition of mixtures, properties of solutions, activity)
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Phase Diagrams (phases, phase rule, two-component systems)
10) Chemical Equilibrium (spontaneous reactions, external conditions and applications)
11) Chemical Kinetics (experimental techniques, explanations of rate equations)
12) Complex reaction kinetics (Chain reactions, polymerization kinetics, catalysis and oscillation)
13) Complex reaction kinetics (Chain reactions, polymerization kinetics, catalysis and oscillation)
14) Molecular Reaction Dynamics (collision theory, activated complex theory, effective collisions)
15) Molecular Reaction Dynamics (collision theory, activated complex theory, effective collisions)
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Lab / Workshop

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Quiz to Course Grade	30%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	70%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Physical Chemistry	KTP204	Compulsory	Associate degree	2	Spring	5