Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | CMZ225 |
| Name | Environmental Chemistry Lab I |
| Term | 2016-2017 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. TURAN YILMAZ |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. TURAN YILMAZ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. BÜLENT SARI (Güz) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) Prof. Dr. BEHZAT BALCI (Güz) (C Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
Sampling, handling and preservation of environmental samples, calibration and performance check of analytical systems, quality management of laboratory equipment and supplies, selection of approved analytical methods, method development and their validation, data evaluation, statistical analysis, transformation of data and report presentation. Use of flame photometry or atomic absorption spectrometry or gas liquid chromatography or high performance liquid chromatography or ion exchange chromatography or ultra violet - visible spectroscopy or infrared spectroscopy in environmental pollution analysis.
Course Content
Sampling and sample preservation, some basic techniques for water and wastewater analyses, solution preparation, titration, volumetric titration, salinity, electrical conductivity, pH acidity, alkalinity, hardness, chloride, color, turbidity, and jar test experiments.
Course Precondition
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Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | By the end of the course unit the students will be able to critically analyse and interpret scientific data based on the parameters listed under course contents |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Becomes equipped with adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences | |
| PLO02 | - | Becomes able to apply theoretical knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences | |
| PLO03 | - | Determines, describes, formulates and gains capabilities in solving engineering problems | |
| PLO04 | - | Analyzes a system, components of the system or process, gains the designing capabilities of the system under the real restrictive conditions. | |
| PLO05 | - | Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications | |
| PLO06 | - | Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results | |
| PLO07 | - | Works individually and in inter-disciplinary teams effectively | |
| PLO08 | - | Becomes able to reach knowledge and for this purpose does literature research and to uses data base and other information sources | |
| PLO09 | - | Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self renewal | |
| PLO10 | - | Capable of effective oral and written skills in at least one foreign language for technical or non-technical use | |
| PLO11 | - | Effective use of Information and communication technologies | |
| PLO12 | - | Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. | |
| PLO13 | - | Professional and ethical responsibility | |
| PLO14 | - | Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications | |
| PLO15 | - | Becomes aware of universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, entrepreneurship and innovation and to have idea of contemporary issues |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The introduction of rules to be observed in laboratory studies and laboratory materials | Reading and Research | |
| 2 | Sampling and Storage Methods | Reading and Research | |
| 3 | Preparation of Solution | Reading and Research | |
| 4 | Volumetric Titration | Reading and Research | |
| 5 | Salinity and Electrical Conductivity | Reading and Research | |
| 6 | pH-Acidity | Reading and Research | |
| 7 | Alkalinity | Reading and Research | |
| 8 | Mid-exam | Preparation of Mid-exam | |
| 9 | Hardness | Reading and Research | |
| 10 | Chloride | Reading and Research | |
| 11 | Turbidity | Reading and Research | |
| 12 | Color | Reading and Research | |
| 13 | Jar Test and Removal of Turbidity | Reading and Research | |
| 14 | General Repeat | Reading and Research | |
| 15 | Final Exam | Preparation of Final Exam | |
| 16 | Final Exam | Preparation of Final Exam | |
| 17 | Final Exam | Preparation of Final Exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 50 | 20 |
| 2. Midterm Exam | 50 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 13 | 6 | 78 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 131 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,24 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||