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Head of Department: Selim Kusefoglu

Professors: Zeynep Atay, Duygu Avci, Viktorya Aviyente, Guniz Buyuktur*, Dilek Calgan, Ilknur Dogan, Belkis Halfon, Yuksel Inel*, Selim Kusefoglu, Nihan Nugay, Turgut Nugay, Hadi Ozbal, Tereza Varnali

Associate Professor: Ersin Acar

Assistant Professors: Fatma Ahu Akin, F.Ece Bulak, Neylan Dirilgen, Neren Okte, Amitav Sanyal, Rana Sanyal

Instructors: Dr. Inci Gol*, Dr. Reyhan Iseri, Eliza Kalvo, Ediz Taylan, Ozge Unal, Bedii Ziver•

*Part-time
•Adjunct

In a scientific and technological age, everyone should be exposed to some degree to the theories, laws, applications and potentials of chemistry. The department provides students with a knowledge and understanding of the composition, structure, properties, and transformations of natural and man-made substances. Introductory courses in the department provide a broad overview of the science of chemistry for non-science and non-chemistry majors. Intermediate and advanced courses provide a solid foundation for those who wish to pursue graduate work in chemistry or for those who choose chemistry-related careers in industry, government and education. Qualifications for a career in teaching high school chemistry may be earned by enrolling in supplementary credits in education methodology. All courses are supplemented by laboratory classes in which the students become skilled in "wet" chemistry, and at the same time become acquainted with the advanced instrumental techniques.

To fulfill the requirements for a Bachelor in Science degree in Chemistry, students must take 80 credit hours of chemistry, 16 credit hours of mathematics, 12 credit hours of physics, 6 credit hours of complementary electives (science and engineering), 29 credits of social science electives (including two courses in economics, and the requisite number of courses in Turkish language and in the History of the Turkish Republic), and a computer elective. The total number of credit hours required for the Bachelors of Science degree in chemistry is 143. Students must also complete a minimum of 60 workdays of on the job training in a chemistry related-facility.

There are double-major programs with the Departments of Physics, Chemical Engineering and Molecular Biology and Genetics.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

TOTAL: 143 credits. 60 workdays of summer training.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CHEM 103 General Chemistry I (Genel Kimya I) (3+1+0) 3
Fundamental concepts of chemistry; atomic structure, periodic trends, chemical bonding, gases, liquids, solids, solutions.

CHEM 104 General Chemistry II (Genel Kimya II) (3+1+0) 3
Fundamental topics in chemistry; thermochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, solubility equilibrium, electrochemistry

CHEM 105 Fundamentals of Chemistry (Kimyanin Temelleri) (3+1+3) 4
Atomic and molecular structures, solids, liquids, gases, solutions of electrolytes (properties, acids and bases, electrochemistry), thermodynamics, thermochemistry and rates and mechanisms of reactions. Three hours of laboratory per week.

CHEM 107 Introduction to Practical Chemistry (Kimyaya Giris) (2+0+3) 3
A short history of chemistry, its development and contribution to humanity; basic laboratory skills and their application to the understanding of matter and its properties.
Note: Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 103 or CHEM 104 when registered for the first time by chemistry students.

CHEM 108 Qualitative Analysis (Kalitatif Analiz) (2+2+4) 4
An introduction to the theory and application of the qualitative analysis of common cations, anions, metals, nonmetals, alloys, salts and salt mixtures, including their structural properties, reactions, as well as the fundamental concepts of chemistry.

CHEM 109 General Chemistry Laboratory (0+0+3) 1
(Genel Kimya Laboratuvari)
The course covers basic laboratory techniques, identification of some compounds, simple reactions, stoichometric calculations related with reactions, solubility, kinetics and titration experiments.
Note: Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 103 or CHEM 104 when registered for the first time except for chemistry students.

CHEM 111 Survey of Chemistry I (Kimyaya Genel Bakis I) (3+0+0) 3
Methods and techniques of chemistry, structure of atoms and the chemical bond, states of matter, gases, liquids, solids, atmosphere and related environmental problems, aqueous solutions and equilibria, water and related environmental problems, thermochemistry and energy resources of the world. Open to non-science students.

CHEM 112 Survey of Chemistry II (Kimyaya Genel Bakis II) (3+0+0) 3
Introduction to the elements of organic chemistry, nomenclature and chemical bonding in organic compounds, functional groups and reactivity, carbohydrates, fats and proteins, food and mineral resources of living organisms. Open to non-science students.

CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I (Organik Kimya I) (4+1+0) 4
An introductory course covering the basic organic chemistry concepts; properties and reactions of alkanes, alkyl halides, alkenes, alkynes with emphasis on structure and stereochemistry; nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions, alcohols and ethers.
Prerequisite: CHEM 104.
Note: Must be taken concurrently with Chem 203 when registered for the first time.

CHEM 202 Organic Chemistry II (Organik Kimya II) (4+1+0) 4
Properties and reactions of conjugated systems, aromatic compounds, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids, and derivatives and amines. An introduction to structure determination of organic compounds using spectroscopic methods.
Prerequisite: CHEM 201.
Note: Must be taken concurrently with Chem 204 when registered for the first time.

CHEM 203 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (0+0+3) 1
(Organik Kimya Laboratuvari I)
Basic techniques of separation, identification and purification of organic compounds and application of these to simple organic reactions.

CHEM 204 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (0+0+3) 1
(Organik Kimya Laboratuvari II)
Synthesis and identification of various organic compounds.

CHEM 241 Organic Chemistry for Engineers (3+1+3) 4
(Muhendisler Icin Organik Kimya)
Introduction to organic chemistry for chemical engineers. Subjects covered include alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, isomerism, resonance, aromatic compounds and substitution reactions. Examples are chosen from industrial chemistry to illustrate the basic principles of organic chemistry. This course satisfies the prerequisite requirements for CHEM 202, Organic Chemistry I.
Prerequisite: CHEM 104.

CHEM 242 Analytical Chemistry (Analitik Kimya) (3+1+0) 3
Introduction to the theory and application of quantitative analysis, solubility, gravimetric and volumetric methods of analysis, acid-base titration, precipitation titration, complex formation titration. Unit operations, sampling techniques, data and error analysis.
Prerequisites: CHEM 104 and CHEM 108.
Note: Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 244 when registered for the first time.

CHEM 244 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1+2+3) 2
Applications of gravimetric and volumetric analysis methods of acid-base mixtures, oxidation-reduction, precipitation and complex formation titration.

CHEM 245 Inorganic Chemistry (Anorganik Kimya) (3+0+0) 3
Atomic structure, periodic trends, symmetry concept, chemical bonding, introduction to the nomenclature, theory, structure and stereochemistry of coordination compounds.
Prerequisites: CHEM 103 and CHEM 104.
Note: Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 247 when registered for the first time.

CHEM 247 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (0+2+4) 2
(Anorganik Kimya Laboratuvari)
Synthesis of different types of coordination compounds.

CHEM 305 Instrumental Analysis I (Aletli Analiz I) (3+1+0) 3
Introduction to the theory and application of potentiometric, electrogravimetric and coulometric methods of analysis. Analytical separations by extraction, ion exchange and chromatographic methods. Spectroscopic methods of analysis, atomic absorption and emission.
Prerequisites: CHEM 242 and CHEM 244.
Note: Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 307 when registered for the first time.

CHEM 307 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory (1+2+3) 2
(Aletli Analiz Laboratuvari)
Potentiometric, conductometric, electrogravimetric and spectroscopic (U.V.-Visible) methods of analysis. Ion exchange separations, various chromatographic techniques and atomic absorption spectroscopy. Analysis of ores, alloys, foodstuff and environmental samples.

CHEM 308 Instrumental Analysis II (Aletli Analiz II) (3+0+3) 4
An introduction to spectroscopy and spectroscopic instrumentation; analysis and identification of organic compounds using UV-Visible, ORD-CD, IR, NMR and Mass spectrometers.
Prerequisite: CHEM 202.

CHEM 311 Chemical Literature (Kimya Literaturu) (1+0+0) 1
Methods of searching and evaluating chemical literature.
Prerequisite: CHEM 202.

CHEM 318 Survey of Textile Chemistry (Tekstil Kimyasina Giris) (3+0+0) 3
Properties of natural and synthetic textile fibers, mechanical and chemical treatments applied prior to dyeing, singeing, scouring and bleaching processes; classification and properties of dyes, methods of dyeing textile materials, continuous and batch processes, testing dyed materials, determination of fastness properties; finishing agents, finishing of textile materials, flame-resistant, anti-crease, anti-shrink, antistatic, water-proof and water-repellent finishes and softening various textile fabrics.
Open to the students of Integrated B.S. and M.S. Program in Teaching Chemistry
Prerequisite: CHEM 201.

CHEM 351 Physical Chemistry I (Fiziko Kimya I) (4+1+0) 4
Physicochemical description of gases, PVT-behavior of pure substances, critical phenomena, kinetic theory of the perfect and imperfect gases, molecular velocity distributions, interatomic interaction and intermolecular forces, molecular energies and molecular spectra, partition functions, the absorption and emission of light, the absorption of radiation by matter, chemical dynamics and kinetics, transport properties.
Prerequisites: CHEM 104, MATH 201, PHYS 130.

CHEM 352 Physical Chemistry II (Fiziko Kimya II) (4+1+0) 4
The first law of thermodynamics and thermochemistry, the second and third law of thermodynamics, the entropy concept, physical and chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics of phase change and chemical reactions, solutions ideal and dilute, electrochemistry-ions in solutions, electrochemical cells, electrochemical rate processes, surface and colloid chemistry and catalysis. (Registered attendance.)
Prerequisite: CHEM 351.
(Must be taken concurrently with Chem 356 when registered for the first time.)

CHEM 356 Physical Chemistry Laboratory (Fizikokimya Laboratuvari) (0+2+4) 2
Practicals to determine solution properties such as: surface effects, reaction equilbrium constants, phase equilibria, conducting behavior. Additional gas experiments.

CHEM 361 Computer Applications in Chemistry (3+0+3) 4
(Kimyada Bilgisayar Uygulamalari)
An introduction to the use of personal computers (PCs) in everyday chemical work, providing writing, drawing, painting, mathematical solutions, numerical analysis, data acquisition and data analysis and computer graphics. The use of PCs in modeling and simulation studies and optimization of chemical reactions will be emphasized.

CHEM 363 Advanced Organic Chemistry (Ileri Organik Kimya) (3+1+0) 3
An advanced study of mechanistic, synthetic and structural concepts in organic chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 202.

CHEM 371 Textile Chemistry (Tekstil Kimyasi) (3+0+0) 3
Physical and chemical structures and properties of fibers used in the textile industry; preparatory processes, chemistry of the processes prior to dyeing, surface active agents, bleaching agents, chemicals used for scouring and their interactions with the fiber polymers; classification of dyes, chemical nature and properties of each dye class; theory and methods of dyeing; the relationship between chemical constitution and color; spectrum and color specification, match prediction, numerical expression of color difference, CIE chromaticity chart.
Prerequisite: CHEM 202.

CHEM 402 Chemistry Seminar (Kimya Semineri) (1+0+0) 1
A seminar given by students in various fields of chemistry. A literature survey is made, the necessary audio visual aids are prepared and a well-organized coherent talk on the chosen subject is given.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.

CHEM 410 Forensic Chemistry (Adli Kimya) (3+0+0) 3 (ECTS 4)
Historical background and crime laboratory units. Physical evidence, its types and analyses: hair analysis, fiber analysis, trace element analysis for evidence. Drugs of abuse: types and identification; forensic toxicology; DNA as forensic evidence.

CHEM 411 Food Chemistry (Gida Kimyasi) (3+0+0) 3
Chemistry of digestion, structure of foodstuffs, lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, energy cycle, inorganic salts, acid-base balance; physiological malfunctions due to improper diet, methods of testing and analyzing and preserving food stuffs.
Prerequisite: CHEM 202.

CHEM 415 General Biochemistry (Genel Biyokimya) (3+0+3) 4
The chemistry and functions of the constituents of living cells covering carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, enzymatic catalysis, metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids with special attention given to interrelationships in metabolic rates of these important constituents of living cells. Three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: CHEM 202.

CHEM 421 Computational Chemistry (Hesaplamali Kimya) (2+0+2) 3
The techniques and scope of computational chemistry. Introduction to molecular modeling. Methods for empirical and semiempirical calculations. Applications in current program packages.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

CHEM 422 Photochemistry (Fotokimya) (3+0+0) 3
Electronically excited states. Photophysical processes. Physical deactivation and chemical reactions. Photochemical reactions classified by chromophore type. Experimental and computational techniques.

CHEM 432 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (Ileri Anorganik Kimya) (3+0+0) 3
Atomic structure and term symbols, periodic trends, types of chemical bonding, coordination chemistry (nomenclature, theory, structure, stereochemistry and kinetics).
Prerequisite: CHEM 451.

CHEM 434 Organic Reaction Mechanisms (3+1+0) 3
(Organik Reaksiyon Mekanizmalari)
The mechanistic aspect of organic reactions covered with a balanced presentation of theoretical and experimental data emphasizing the relationship between structure and reactivity.
Prerequisite: CHEM 363.

CHEM 435 Introduction to Polymer Science and Technology (3+0+0) 3
(Polimer Bilimi ve Teknolojisine Giris)
Terms and concepts of addition, condensation and ring opening polymerization, synthesis of industrially important polymers, relationship between physical properties and molecular structure, molding, extrusion, injection, drawing and fiber forming operations used in polymer chemistry as well as additives that improve the properties of plastics.
Prerequisite: CHEM 202 (or) CHEM 241.

CHEM 442 Qualitative Organic Analysis (Kalitatif Organik Analiz) (2+0+6) 4
Application of the basic principles necessary for the separation, purification, and identification of organic compounds using chemical and spectroscopic methods. Six hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: CHEM 202.

CHEM 450 Chemical Bonding (Kimyasal Baglar) (3+0+0) 3
Atomic wave functions, chemical bonding, valence bond theory, molecular orbital theory, metallic bonding, hybridization, resonance, electron deficient bonds, ionic bonds and hydrogen bonding are examined.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

CHEM 451 Advanced Physical Chemistry (Ileri Fiziko Kimya) (3+1+0) 3
The Schrödinger equation, linear motion and rotational motion, the properties of operators, techniques of approximation, atomic spectra and atomic structure, molecular structure, molecular rotational and vibrational transitions, molecular electronic transitions. (Registered attendance.)
Prerequisite: CHEM 351.

CHEM 453 Introduction to Chemical Kinetics (3+0+0) 3
(Kimyasal Kinetige Giris)
Introduction of basic descriptive kinetics, reaction mechanism rate laws, the measurement of reaction rates, the determination of reaction orders, elementary gas phase reactions, bimolecular and unimolecular gas reactions, free radicals and their sources, disproportionation and combination reactions, elementary reactions in solution, ionic reaction mechanism, the primary salt effect, the linear energy relationship, chain reactions.
Prerequisite: CHEM 351.

CHEM 456 Electrochemistry (Elektrokimya) (3+0+0) 3
Electrolytic conductance, electrolytic dissociation, ionic atmosphere transport number, activity of electrolytes and ions. Debye-Hückel theory, equilibria in electrolytes, E.M.F., reversible cells and electrodes, concentration, cells, junction potential, electrochemical cells, cell potential, free energy of ions, single electrode potential, E.M.F. and equilibrium constant, potentiometric titration, redox indicators, acids and bases, dissociation constants, pH and its determination, neutralization and hydrolysis, buffer solutions, dipolar ions.
Prerequisite: CHEM 352 or consent of instructor.

CHEM 460 Symmetry in Chemistry (Kimyada Simetri) (3+0+0) 3
The use of symmetry in chemistry, use of group theory, selection rules for chemical reactions and other symmetry based rules.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

CHEM 471 Environmental Chemistry (Cevre Kimyasi) (3+0+0) 3
Nature, ecological cycles, classification of toxic substances their distribution and effects on the environment and human health. Methods of qualitative and quantitative analysis, means of detection and protection from toxic substances.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

CHEM 481 Research Techniques in Chemistry I (1+0+6) 3
(Kimyada Arastirma Teknikleri I)
Laboratory or literature research on a subject chosen in conjunction with a faculty member; a written final report is required.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

CHEM 482 Research Techniques in Chemistry II (1+0+6) 3
(Kimyada Arastirma Teknikleri II)
Laboratory or literature research on a subject chosen in conjunction with a faculty member; a written final report is required.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

CHEM 486 Industrial Application of Chemical Principles (3+0+0) 3
(Kimyasal Prensiplerin Endustriye Uygulanmasi)
A course designed to introduce students to the tasks of an industrial chemist. Case studies include quality control, product design, continuous instrumental analysis, laboratory design, industrial toxicology and safety etc. Examples will be chosen from petrochemical, dyeing, plastics, detergents, rubber and the pharmaceutical industries. Practical use of patents and international standards will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

STS 201 Natural History of the Earth (Doga Tarihi) (3+0+0) 3
A survey of the geological and geochemical evolution of solar system and the earth; the history of life as determined from the geological record, natural catastrophes and their influences on the evolution of life and biocultural origins of humans.

STS 202 Ancient Technology (Antik Teknoloji) (3+0+0) 3
Introduction to the aspects of ancient science and technology; the origins, history and spread of farming, domestication, pyrotechnology, ancient materials, ancient transport, construction and medicine until the end of the 1st Millennium B.C.

STS 301 Archaeometry I (Arkeometri I) (3+0+0) 3
A brief introduction to human and natural history. Archaeological materials and technologies description and working of natural archaeological resources and materials (obsidian flint, native metals, marble pigments), organic materials (wood, amber, ivory, bone), pyrotechnology and extracted, compounded and constructed archaeological materials (pottery, glass, metals, alloys, glaze), ancient technologies, decay and restoration.

STS 302 Archaeometry II (Arkeometri II) (3+0+0) 3
Application of basic sciences in archaeology, prospecting, analysis of archaeological material by chemical and physical methods, source analysis and ancient trade patterns, dating of archaeological materials.

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