ACADEMICS
Course Details

KİM127 - Basic Chemistry

2024-2025 Fall term information
The course is open this term
Supervisor(s)
Name Surname Position Section
Dr. Meshude Akbulut Söylemez Supervisor 1
Dr. Duygu Çimen Supervisor 2
Weekly Schedule by Sections
Section Day, Hours, Place
1 Tuesday, 08:40 - 11:30, E3
2 Tuesday, 08:40 - 11:30, E1

Timing data are obtained using weekly schedule program tables. To make sure whether the course is cancelled or time-shifted for a specific week one should consult the supervisor and/or follow the announcements.

KİM127 - Basic Chemistry
Program Theoretıcal hours Practical hours Local credit ECTS credit
Undergraduate 3 0 3 4
Obligation : Must
Prerequisite courses : -
Concurrent courses : -
Delivery modes : Face-to-Face
Learning and teaching strategies : Lecture
Course objective : The purpose of this course is to give students the basic chemical principles, to bring theoretical and practical knowledge evaluation skill and so preparation of student to future vocational training courses.
Learning outcomes : 1. Makes comments and applications on atomic structure, theories about atoms and the periodic table. 2. Performs calculations using stoichiometry for all kinds of chemical reactions. 3. Learns about the various theories of liquid solutions and gases and uses problem solving. 4. Knows the details of concepts such as heat, work, enthalpy and internal energy concepts and makes applications. 5. Using various theories on the bond concept estimates and commentates geometry, bond angle, bond length and bond energy of chemical compounds. 6. Knows the relationship between intermolecular forces and liquids, solids and gases and applies to the appropriate fields. 7. Knows how chemical reactions are used in electricity production and how electricity is caused by chemical reactions. 8. Establishes the connection between chemistry and electricity.
Course content : Matter: its properties and measurements, Atoms and the atomic theory, Chemical compounds, Chemical reactions, Introduction to reactions in aqueous solutions, Gases, Thermochemistry, Electrons in atoms, The periodic table and some atomic properties, Chemical Bonding, Intermolecular forces: Liquids and solids, Electrochemistry.
References : General Chemistry, Principles and Modern Applications, Petrucci, Harwood, Herring Co. New York.
Course Outline Weekly
Weeks Topics
1 Matter: its properties and measurements, Atoms and the atomic theory, Chemical compounds
2 Chemical reactions
3 Introduction to reactions in aqueous solutions
4 Gases
5 Thermochemistry
6 Midterm exam
7 Electrons in atoms
8 The periodic table and some atomic properties
9 Chemical Bonding
10 Chemical Bonding
11 Midterm exam
12 Intermolecular forces: Liquids and solids
13 Intermolecular forces: Liquids and solids
14 Electrochemistry
15 Preparation for final exam
16 Final exam
Assessment Methods
Course activities Number Percentage
Attendance 0 0
Laboratory 0 0
Application 0 0
Field activities 0 0
Specific practical training 0 0
Assignments 0 0
Presentation 0 0
Project 0 0
Seminar 0 0
Quiz 0 0
Midterms 2 50
Final exam 1 50
Total 100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade success 50
Percentage of final exam contributing grade success 50
Total 100
Workload and ECTS Calculation
Course activities Number Duration (hours) Total workload
Course Duration 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Specific practical training 0 0 0
Field activities 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, etc.) 14 2 28
Presentation / Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework assignment 14 1 14
Quiz 0 0 0
Midterms (Study Duration) 2 9 18
Final Exam (Study duration) 1 18 18
Total workload 45 33 120
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
Key learning outcomes Contribution level
1 2 3 4 5
1. Possesses the theoretical and practical knowledge required in Electrical and Electronics Engineering discipline.
2. Utilizes his/her theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of mathematics, science and electrical and electronics engineering towards finding engineering solutions.
3. Determines and defines a problem in electrical and electronics engineering, then models and solves it by applying the appropriate analytical or numerical methods.
4. Designs a system under realistic constraints using modern methods and tools.
5. Designs and performs an experiment, analyzes and interprets the results.
6. Possesses the necessary qualifications to carry out interdisciplinary work either individually or as a team member.
7. Accesses information, performs literature search, uses databases and other knowledge sources, follows developments in science and technology.
8. Performs project planning and time management, plans his/her career development.
9. Possesses an advanced level of expertise in computer hardware and software, is proficient in using information and communication technologies.
10. Is competent in oral or written communication; has advanced command of English.
11. Has an awareness of his/her professional, ethical and social responsibilities.
12. Has an awareness of the universal impacts and social consequences of engineering solutions and applications; is well-informed about modern-day problems.
13. Is innovative and inquisitive; has a high level of professional self-esteem.
1: Lowest, 2: Low, 3: Average, 4: High, 5: Highest