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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / KİM 484 - CHEMISTRY

Code: KİM 484 Course Title: COSMETIC CHEMISTRY Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 4 / Spring 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 FATMA KARİPCİN (fkaripcin@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide knowledge and skills regarding cosmetic product types, production and chemicals used in cosmetics.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can explain the types of products used in the cosmetic industry and their basic ingredients 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-5 Gains the ability to establish interdisciplinary connections by combining different disciplines.
PO-15 Health, environment, medicine, textile, food etc. solves unforeseen problems encountered in practice in industrial areas.
Examination
LO-2 Can explain the biological structures of the areas where cosmetics are applied 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-7 Have awareness of environmental protection, quality management, occupational health and safety.
PO-15 Health, environment, medicine, textile, food etc. solves unforeseen problems encountered in practice in industrial areas.
Examination
LO-3 Can explain the effects of cosmetic products in our daily lives. 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-5 Gains the ability to establish interdisciplinary connections by combining different disciplines.
PO-6 Have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
History of cosmetic products, Color chemistry, Skin structure and cosmetics used, Hair structure and cosmetics used, Mouth structure and cosmetics used, Other types of cosmetics.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 History of cosmetics, classification of cosmetics Narration Method
2 Emulsions, stability of emulsions, emulsifier selection Narration Method
3 Skin structure, types and problems. Antioxidants. Narration Method
4 Softening creams: hand creams, lotions Narration Method
5 Effects of the sun on the skin, sunscreens and bronzers Narration Method
6 Antiperspiran ve deodorantlar Narration Method
7 Pigment içeren kozmetik ürünler, dudak ve göz üzerine uygulanan makyaj malzemeleri Narration Method
8 mid-term exam
9 Hair structure; shampoos and hair dyes Narration Method
10 Other cosmetic products applied to hair Narration Method
11 Tooth structure; cosmetic products applied to the teeth and oral cavity Narration Method
12 Perfumes Narration Method
13 Cosmetic products used in the bathroom Narration Method
14 Analysis, packaging and storage of cosmetic products Narration Method
15 Analysis, packaging and storage of cosmetic products Narration Method
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Çomoğlu, T. (2012). Kozmetikler. Marmara Pharmaceutical Journal, 16(1), 1-8.
2 Gerçek, Z. (2024). Kozmetik Kimyası Güzelliğin Formülü, Nobel Bilimsel Eserler.
Required Course instruments and materials
Projection

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 1 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 14 42
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 10 10
       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 4 5 20
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 3 6 18
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 120