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Description of Individual Course Units
| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIMS4821 | PETROLEUM CHEMİSTRY | 4 | 8 | 4,00 |
Level of Course Unit
Lisans
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to teach the chemical structure of crude oil, its components, refining processes, analytical techniques, and environmental impacts.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
| 1 | Identifies the chemical structure and components of petroleum. |
| 2 | Explains the refining processes. |
| 3 | Applies analytical techniques for petroleum products. |
| 4 | Evaluates additives and environmental impacts. |
| 5 | Gains knowledge on biofuels and sustainable fuel systems. |
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisities and Co-Requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Content of the Course
Formation and composition of petroleum, alkanes, aromatics, olefins, classification of petroleum, refining techniques (distillation, cracking, etc.), analysis of petroleum products, additives, biofuels, and environmental effects.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subjects (Theoretical) | Teaching Methods | Preparatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition and formation of petroleum | Lecture, visual presentation | Research the formation and historical development of petroleum. |
| 2 | Chemical components of crude oil | Molecular structure drawing | Read about the main components of crude oil. |
| 3 | Alkanes, aromatics, and olefins | Structural classification activity | Review examples of alkanes, aromatics, and olefins. |
| 4 | Classification of petroleum | Comparison table, class analysis | Find examples of petroleum classification in the literature. |
| 5 | Atmospheric and vacuum distillation | Process diagram examination | Review schematics of distillation techniques. |
| 6 | Thermal and catalytic cracking | Video analysis, reaction examples | Study thermal and catalytic cracking reactions. |
| 7 | Reforming, isomerization, and alkylation | Flowchart drawing, group activity | Collect information on reforming, isomerization, and alkylation. |
| 8 | Analytical techniques for petroleum products | Analytical method case study | Read about analytical methods used for petroleum products. |
| 9 | Fuel additives | Additive review | Classify fuel additives and learn their functions. |
| 10 | Diesel, gasoline, LPG, asphalt etc. | Product comparison, graph analysis | Compare properties of gasoline, diesel, LPG, etc. |
| 11 | Types and production of biofuels | Literature review, case study | Study biofuel production methods. |
| 12 | Environmental effects of the petroleum industry | Environmental report analysis | Read a report on the environmental impacts of the petroleum industry. |
| 13 | Sustainable fuel technologies | Technology review, sustainability analysis | Collect current data on sustainable fuel technologies. |
| 14 | General review and evaluation | General review, practice questions | Review all topics and solve evaluation questions. |
Text Book / Material / Recommended Resources
Speight, J. G. (2014). The Chemistry and Technology of Petroleum. CRC Press. Hsu, C. S., & Robinson, P. R. (2006). Practical Advances in Petroleum Processing. Springer. Current articles on environmental and energy policy.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
None
Assessment Methods and Criteria
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 50 |
| Quiz | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | |
Work Pacement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
| Activities | Number | Time (hours) | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Self Study | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Individual Study for Quiz | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Work Load (hours) | 102 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
| PO 1 | PO 2 | PO 3 | PO 4 | PO 5 | PO 6 | PO 7 | PO 8 | PO 9 | PO 10 | PO 11 | PO 12 | PO 13 | PO 14 | PO 15 | |
| LO 1 | 2 | 3 | |||||||||||||
| LO 2 | 2 | 3 | |||||||||||||
| LO 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| LO 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | ||||||||||||
| LO 5 | 2 | 3 |
* Contribution Level: 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High