GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
SYMETRY AND POINT GROUPS/KİM-437
Course Title: SYMETRY AND POINT GROUPS
Credits 2 ECTS 3
Semester 7 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Prof.Dr.Nurcan KARACAN, Assoc.Prof. Ayla BALABAN GÜNDÜZALP
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/nkaracan, http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/balaban
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  nkaracan@gazi.edu.tr, balaban@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
To learn the symmetry, point grups, character tables and their applications.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Symmetry Elements and Operations
2. Week  Determination of Molecular Point Groups
3. Week  Classification of Molecules Under Their Symmetry Properties
4. Week  Chirality
5. Week  Examples and Applications of Symmetry
6. Week  Properties and Representations of Group Elements
7. Week  Matrice Representaitions of Symmetry Elements
8. Week  MIDTERM EXAM
9. Week  Reducible Representations
10. Week  Irreducible Representations
11. Week  Constitution of Character Tables
12. Week  Determination of Rotational and Electronic Spectra by Using Molecular Symmetry
13. Week  Interpreting of Group Theory to Vibrational Spectroscopy
14. Week  Applications of Group Theory to Determine IR-Raman Vibration Modes
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Symmetry through the Eyes of a Chemist, M. Hargittai, I. Hargittai, Springer, 2008 Chemical Applications of Groups Theory, F.a. Cotton, Wiley-Intersc
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  none
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
40
 Assignment
0
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
2
28
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
10
1
10
 Searching in Internet and Library
14
1
14
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
10
10
 Final and Studying for Final
1
10
10
 Other
1
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
72
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
2.88
 ECTS: 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1To learn with which terms the Science of Chemistry produces knowledgeX
2To learn the benefits of the scientific perspective and method of evaluation.X
3To have knowledge on the basic subjects of chemistryX
4To be able to discuss the sociological perspectives critically and to find out the deficiencies in the the knowledge and the practice.
5To be able to use the knowledge of the field in the daily and Professional life with a sense of social responsibility by gaining life-long learning abilities.X
6To be able to establish links with the other disciplines about social problems and concerns and to learn the differences and similarities of the knowledge between this discipline and related disciplines.X
7To have a certain knowledge on the methods of reaching to written and visual data sources, and to be able to assess this data in terms of theoratical analysis and practise.X
8To be able to share ideas and solutions on problems both verbally and in written by providing quantitative and qualitative data.X
9To be able to follow the knowledge and information on Chemistry science and communicate with collagues by using a foreign language.X
10To be able to use the computer softwares alongwith other informatic and communicative Technologies on a required level by the field.X
1111-To be able to maintain the knowledge and the experiences on Chemistry alive, to be able to develop one’s self by exchanging and sharing these experiences with others andX