Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / KİM 489 - CHEMISTRY

Code: KİM 489 Course Title: PETROLEUM CHEMISTRY Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 4 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department CHEMISTRY
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer MÜRÜVVET BEGÜM ÖZEN (begumozen@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is to provide information about the processes applied in the formation, extraction, and conversion of petroleum into final products.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can gain knowledge about the physical and chemical processes in petroleum production and transmission. PO-1 Comprehends the basic theory, laws and terms in the field of chemistry and can use the knowledge they have in the application areas related to the science of chemistry.
PO-10 He/she can communicate effectively in Turkish or in a foreign language, in writing or verbally, and gains the ability to share the scientific data he/she has obtained with experts and non-experts.
PO-13 Comprehend the contemporary techniques commonly used in chemistry and related fields and have the ability to use the modern devices required for the application of these techniques.
Examination
LO-2 Can understand the physical and chemical processes in natural gas production and transmission. PO-1 Comprehends the basic theory, laws and terms in the field of chemistry and can use the knowledge they have in the application areas related to the science of chemistry.
PO-10 He/she can communicate effectively in Turkish or in a foreign language, in writing or verbally, and gains the ability to share the scientific data he/she has obtained with experts and non-experts.
PO-13 Comprehend the contemporary techniques commonly used in chemistry and related fields and have the ability to use the modern devices required for the application of these techniques.
PO-15 Health, environment, medicine, textile, food etc. solves unforeseen problems encountered in practice in industrial areas.
Examination
LO-3 Can learn the distribution of oil and natural gas reserves in the world. PO-1 Comprehends the basic theory, laws and terms in the field of chemistry and can use the knowledge they have in the application areas related to the science of chemistry.
PO-10 He/she can communicate effectively in Turkish or in a foreign language, in writing or verbally, and gains the ability to share the scientific data he/she has obtained with experts and non-experts.
PO-11 Can use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the level required by the field of chemistry, in this way, can reach the right scientific resources.
PO-13 Comprehend the contemporary techniques commonly used in chemistry and related fields and have the ability to use the modern devices required for the application of these techniques.
PO-15 Health, environment, medicine, textile, food etc. solves unforeseen problems encountered in practice in industrial areas.
Examination
LO-4 Can be examined in terms of Türkiye's oil and natural gas supply/demand balance. PO-1 Comprehends the basic theory, laws and terms in the field of chemistry and can use the knowledge they have in the application areas related to the science of chemistry.
PO-10 He/she can communicate effectively in Turkish or in a foreign language, in writing or verbally, and gains the ability to share the scientific data he/she has obtained with experts and non-experts.
PO-11 Can use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the level required by the field of chemistry, in this way, can reach the right scientific resources.
PO-13 Comprehend the contemporary techniques commonly used in chemistry and related fields and have the ability to use the modern devices required for the application of these techniques.
PO-15 Health, environment, medicine, textile, food etc. solves unforeseen problems encountered in practice in industrial areas.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
The course content will include information on oil production and transmission, natural gas production and transmission, oil, and natural gas reserves in the world, dynamics of oil and natural gas markets, international oil and natural gas trade agreements, the oil and natural gas situation in Türkiye, and the future of oil and natural gas markets.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Physical and chemical processes of oil production and transmission Discussion, explanation, brainstorming
2 Physical and chemical processes of oil production and transmission Discussion, explanation, brainstorming
3 Physical and chemical processes of natural gas production and transmission Discussion, explanation, brainstorming
4 Physical and chemical processes of natural gas production and transmission Discussion, explanation, brainstorming
5 Examining the distribution of major oil and natural gas reserves in the world Discussion, explanation, brainstorming
6 Dynamics of oil and gas markets Discussion, explanation, brainstorming
7 Dynamics of oil and gas markets Discussion, explanation, brainstorming
8 mid-term exam
9 Review of international agreements on natural gas and/or oil trade Discussion, explanation, brainstorming
10 Review of international agreements on natural gas and/or oil trade Discussion, explanation, brainstorming
11 Examining Türkiye's oil and natural gas supply/demand balance Discussion, explanation, brainstorming
12 Examining Türkiye's oil and natural gas supply/demand balance Discussion, explanation, brainstorming
13 Discussing the future of oil and gas markets Discussion, explanation, brainstorming
14 Presentations Question and answer, presentation
15 Presentations Question and answer, presentation
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 William, C., Lyons, G. J. ve Plisga, G. (2005). Standard Handbook of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering. UK: Professional Publishing.
Required Course instruments and materials
Lecture notes, computers, books and supplementary materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 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 16 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 3 12 36
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 6 12
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 3 6 18
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 3 8 24
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 120