Syllabus Application
CHEM 405
Electrochemistry
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Semester
Fall 2026-2027
Course
CHEM 405 -
Electrochemistry
Time/Place
Time
Week Day
Place
Date
15:40-16:30
Wed
FENS-L047
Sep 28-Dec 31, 2026
10:40-12:30
Thu
FENS-G029
Sep 28-Dec 31, 2026
Level of course
Undergraduate
Course Credits
SU Credit:3, ECTS:6, Basic:4, Engineering:2
Prerequisites
-
Corequisites
-
Course Type
Lecture
Instructor(s) Information
Selmiye Alkan Gürsel
- Email: selmiye@sabanciuniv.edu
Course Information
Catalog Course Description
Fundamentals of electrochemistry including electrode potentials, electrochemical cell, Faradays law, electrical conductivity, mass transfer. Basic techniques in electrochemistry including potentiostatic and galvanostatic methods, cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Applications of electrochemistry: electrochemical polymerization, conducting polymers, batteries, fuel cells.
Learning Outcomes:
| 1. | Analyze electrochemical cells and calculate cell potential under standard and non-standard conditions |
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| 2. | Analyze and interpret electrode reactions, electrode types and electrode kinetics |
| 3. | Derive and interpret the thermodynamic principles governing electrochemical processes and spontaneity, electrolysis and apply Faraday?s laws to electrolysis |
| 4. | Describe electrolytes, electrical conductivity and ion conductivity |
| 5. | Compare and interpret electrochemical techniques, including voltammetry, polarography and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy |
| 6. | Analyze and discuss electrochemical devices, including fuel cells, electrolyzers and batteries |
Course Objective
• To provide a foundation in theoretical electrochemistry which is sufficient for the understanding of many basic phenomena.
• To teach the theory behind a number of advanced electrochemical methods.
• To familiarize the student with those electrochemical methods that are exploited in many electroanalytical and technologically important applications such as fuel cells, electrolysis and batteries.
• To teach the theory behind a number of advanced electrochemical methods.
• To familiarize the student with those electrochemical methods that are exploited in many electroanalytical and technologically important applications such as fuel cells, electrolysis and batteries.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Related to This Course:
| Affordable and Clean Energy | |
| Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure |