CHEM355 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II
| Course Code: | 2340355 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 2 (0.00 - 4.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.0 |
| Department: | Chemistry |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. OKAN ESENTÜRK |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will learn:
- some of the physical techniques to determine certain chemical properties and have hands-on experience
- scientific background of each chemical property that is measured at the labs
- basics of scientific writing
- how to do data analysis
- scientific reasoning.
Course Content
Experimental techniques related to the content of physical chemistry courses (Gases, liquids, chemical kinetics, thermochemistry, Electrochemistry).
Course Learning Outcomes
- Hands-on experience with physical techniques to determine certain chemical properties
Performing experiment as scheduled under supervision of a TA.
Demonstrating being prepared for the lab, successfuly finish an experiment and collect data.
- Develop scientific writing skills
Writing laboratory reports for each experiment.
- Knowledge of scientific background of each chemical property that is measured
Being prepared for pre-lab quizzes, and reading theory part of each experiement.
- Data analysis
Recording of data for each experiment, analyzing data and reporting. Determination of errors and thier reporting.
- Learning scientific reasoning,
Scientific evaluation of performed experiment, discussions of the obtained or calculated results in the lab. report, analytical thinking, reasoning and conclusions based on the experiment performed.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Capable of designing solutions for a problem defined with a purpose by taking experimental steps, performing experiments, using standard and modern instruments, analysing data, interpreting results. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Capable of using modern methods and computational tools necessary for chemistry applications. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Capable of doing both disciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Capable of acting independently, taking initiatives and having analytical thinking skills. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Capable of using mathematics, physics and biology knowledge to solve chemistry problems. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Capable of grasping the importance of lifelong learning, following the developments in science and technology and on contemporary issues for self development | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Capable of working individually and making independent decisions, expressing own ideas verbally and non-verbally. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Capable of having professional and ethical responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Competent in a foreign language to follow latest technological developments in chemistry. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Capable of following the developments in chemistry both at national and international level. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Capable of doing laboratory experiments, in a green and sustainable way, without harming humans, environment and nature, and taking the necessary precautions to reduce the harmful chemicals and waste. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Capable of explaining the differences between chemistry and chemical engineering education and job descriptions at various levels including students, society and the industry. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution