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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / MBG 328 - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS

Code: MBG 328 Course Title: VOLTAMETRIC ANALYSIS METHODS Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 3 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer HİLAL İNCEBAY (hincebay@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To be able to use electrochemical information and voltammetric techniques for analytical purposes by learning basic electrochemical information.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can discuss the theory of voltammetry and its theory PO-9 Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge
PO-17 Survey, analyze and interpret the experimental results and to reach a scientific result using the available scientific data.
Examination
LO-2 Can discuss the working principles and analytical advantages of voltammetry. PO-6 Develop an understanding of nature and history of scientific thought
PO-8 Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
PO-9 Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
The basic principles of electrochemistry, voltammetry and polarography, working electrodes using voltammetry, usage areas of voltammetry, qualitative and quantitative analysis of voltammetry, classification of voltammetric techniques: square wave voltammetry, linear scanning voltammetry, alternating voltammetry, anodic and cathodic stripping voltametry and applications, hydrodynamic voltammetry.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to Voltammetry and polarography Lecture, discussion
2 Voltammetry device and microelectrodes used in voltammetric methods Lecture, discussion
3 Voltamograms and Voltammetric current types Lecture, discussion
4 Voltamograms and Voltammetric flow types Lecture, discussion
5 Actuating potentials in voltammetry Lecture, discussion
6 Hydrodynamic voltammetry Lecture, discussion
7 Direct current polarography, Normal pulse and differential pulse voltammetry Lecture, discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 Square wave voltammetry and Linear scan voltammetry Lecture, discussion
10 Determination of mechanisms of electrode reactions by alternating voltammetry and cyclic voltammetry technique Lecture, discussion
11 Stripping voltammetry techniques Lecture, discussion
12 Voltammetric qualitative and quantitative analysis Lecture, discussion
13 Applications of Voltammetry Lecture, discussion
14 Applications of Voltammetry Lecture, discussion
15 Applications of Voltammetry Lecture, discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Electrochemical Methods (Fundamentals and Applications), A.J.Bard ve L.R. Faulkner 2. Edition, John Wiley & Sons. Inc. New York.
2 Enstrumental analiz, D. A. Skoog, F.J. Holler ve T.A. Nieman V.Baskı. Türkçe çeviri (E. Kılıç, F.Köseoğlu ve H.Yılmaz) Bilim Yayıncılık., Ankara
Required Course instruments and materials
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Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 8 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 6 12
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 5 10
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 3 6 18
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 3 6
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 2 4 8
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 84