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Syllabus ( CED 622 )


   Basic information
Course title: Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Engineering
Course code: CED 622
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Rezan DEMİR ÇAKAN
ECTS credits: 7.5
GTU credits: 3 (3+0+0)
Year, Semester: 1/2, Fall and Spring
Level of course: Second Cycle (Master's)
Type of course: Area Elective
Language of instruction: English
Mode of delivery: Face to face , Group study
Pre- and co-requisites: none
Professional practice: No
Purpose of the course: The presentation of theoretical, practical and technological aspects of electrochemical energy conversion methods
   Learning outcomes Up

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Gain advanced knowledge of electrochemistry

    Contribution to Program Outcomes

    1. Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Chemical Engineering
    2. Formulate and solve advanced engineering problems
    3. Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
    4. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
    5. Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing

    Method of assessment

    1. Written exam
    2. Oral exam
  2. Apply knowledge in energy conversion area

    Contribution to Program Outcomes

    1. Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Chemical Engineering
    2. Formulate and solve advanced engineering problems

    Method of assessment

    1. Oral exam
  3. Design electrochemical energy conversion systems

    Contribution to Program Outcomes

    1. Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Chemical Engineering
    2. Formulate and solve advanced engineering problems
    3. Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams

    Method of assessment

    1. Written exam
    2. Homework assignment
   Contents Up
Week 1: Basic concepts of electrochemistry I
Week 2: Basic concepts of electrochemistry II
Week 3: Classification of electrochemical energy conversion methods
Week 4: Thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of electrochemical energy conversion
Week 5: Introduction to electrochemical batteries
Week 6: Classification of battery types
Week 7: Advanced battery types and technologies

Week 8: Introduction to fuel cells, Mid term exam

Week 9: Classification of fuel cell types
Week 10: PEM fuel cells
Week 11: Hydrogene PEM fuel cell
Week 12: Liquid PEM fuel cells
Week 13: Solid oxide membrane fuel cell
Week 14: Technical aspects of fuel cells
Week 15*: -
Week 16*: Final exam
Textbooks and materials: Fundamentals of Electrochemistry, 2nd Edition, Vladimir S. Bagotsky (Editor), 2005, ISBN: 978-0-471-70058-6
Recommended readings: Fuel Cell Technology Handbook,editor: Gregor Hoogers, CRC PRESS (2003)
Fundamentals of electrochemistry, 2.nd ed., V.S.Bagotsky,Wiley,(2006)
  * Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
Assessment Up
Method of assessment Week number Weight (%)
Mid-terms: 8 40
Other in-term studies: 0
Project: 0
Homework: 0
Quiz: 0
Final exam: 16 60
  Total weight:
(%)
   Workload Up
Activity Duration (Hours per week) Total number of weeks Total hours in term
Courses (Face-to-face teaching): 3 14
Own studies outside class: 4 14
Practice, Recitation: 0 0
Homework: 6 10
Term project: 0 0
Term project presentation: 0 0
Quiz: 0 0
Own study for mid-term exam: 10 1
Mid-term: 1 1
Personal studies for final exam: 15 1
Final exam: 2 1
    Total workload:
    Total ECTS credits:
*
  * ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25.
(1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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