CHE496 INTERFACIAL PHENOMENA
| Course Code: | 5630496 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Chemical Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. EMRE BÜKÜŞOĞLU |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
On completion of this course each student is expected to:
- Understand the experimental and characterization techniques for interfacial properties and for colloidal systems
- Understand the concept of interfacial tension and work associated with interface formation
- Be able to describe physical phenomena related to surface tension and capillarity
- Be able to describe self-association surfactants
- Understand the forces acting at interfaces and be able to describe the effects of these forces on emulsions and colloids
Course Content
Interfacial tension and work associated with interface formation. Laplace and Kelvin equations, their applications and consequences. Capillarity and wetting. Surfactans and micelles. Forces acting at interfaces. Formation, properties and stability of emulsions and colloids. Case studies.
Course Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||