Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Sibel ZOR
Associate Prof. Dr. Ümüt KADİROĞLU

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Interpret the basic principles of electrode processes, methods and applications used in electrochemical experiments with electrical double layers.
2) Evaluates information about Electrochemical Impedance.
3) Interprets information about potentiostat and its use.
4) Explains information about potential screening techniques and cyclic voltammetry.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	High	High	High	High	High
	2	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation
	3	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation
	4	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Electrochemistry

Course Contents

Introduction to the fundamental concepts of electrode processes, Steady state techniques, potential step techniques, chronocoulometry, Pulse voltametry, chronopotentiometry , adsorption isotherms at the electrochemical systems, electron transfer, Electron transfer models, Convective diffusion systems, the rotating disc and ring disc electrodes, The electrical double layer, Potential sweep techniques and cylic voltametry, electrocatalysis, a.c. techniques, measuring the impedance of an electrochemical cell, applications of impedans analysis, Electrocrystallisation, Spectroelectrochemistry

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction
2) Fundamental principles of electrode processes
3) Steady-state techniques, potential techniques
4) Chronoculometry, pulse voltametry
5) Chronopotentiometry
6) Determination of adsorption isotherms in electrochemical systems
7) Electron transfer, electron transfer models
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Convektive diffusion systems, rotating disk and a ring disc electrodes and electrical double layer
10) Potential scanning techniques and cyclic voltametry
11) Electrocatalysis alternating current techniques
12) Electrochemical impedance measurement a cells, impedance analysis applications
13) Electrocrystallisation
14) Spectroelectrochemistry (1)
15) Spectroelectrochemistry (2)
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Demonstration
4) Group Study
5) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

40%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Midterm Examination	1	50%
Semester Studies	Quiz	1	50%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

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
Electrochemical Methods and Applications	KIM506	Elective	Master's degree	1	Spring	8