Physical Chemistry (CHE203) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Physical Chemistry CHE203 3. Semester 3 2 0 4 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
(CHE103 veya CHE104)
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery
Learning and Teaching Strategies .
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Seha Tirkeş
Course Assistants
Course Objectives
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • 1. İdeal ve gerçek gazlarla hesaplamalar yapabilecektir
  • 2. state and apply the laws of thermodynamics
  • 3. define the phases of matter; describe phase changes; and interpret and/or construct phase diagrams
  • 4. describe the thermodynamic properties of ideal and real solutions
Course Content The properties of gases,the perfect gases,the real gases,the first law,thermochemistry,state functions and exact differentials,the second law,the direction of spontaneous change,concentrating on the system,combining the first and second laws,physical transformations of pure substances,phase diagrams,phase stability and phase transitions,simple mixtures,the thermodynamic description of mixtures,the properties of solutions,activities,phase diagrams,phases,components, and degrees of freedom

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 The Properties of Gases,The perfect gas Chapter 1
2 Real gases Chapter 1
3 Real gases Chapter 1
4 The First Law, Thermochemistry Functions Chapter 2
5 The First Law, Thermochemistry Functions Chapter 2
6 The Second Law, Spontaneous change Chapter 3
7 The Second Law, Spontaneous change Chapter 3
8 The Second Law, Spontaneous change Chapter 3
9 Combining First and Second Laws Chapter 3
10 Physical transformations of pure substances Chapter 4
11 Physical transformations of pure substances Chapter 4
12 Simple mixtures: The thermodynamic description of mixtures Chapter 5
13 Simple mixtures: The thermodynamic description of mixtures chapter 5
14 Phase diagrams of binary systems Chapter 5
15 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. P W Atkins, Julio De Paula, Atkins' Physical chemistry, W. H. Freeman (2010), 9th edition.
Other Sources 2. Any other physical chemistry text books

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory 5 15
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 35
Toplam 8 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
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 Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to chemical engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. X
2 The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. X
3 The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4 The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in chemical engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5 The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines.
6 The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually. X
7 Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both in writing and in writing; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make presentations, to give clear and understandable instructions. X
8 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously.
9 Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in chemical engineering applications.
10 Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development.
11 Knowledge of the global and social effects of chemical engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory 5 3 15
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 8 16
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 25 25
Total Workload 136