Information Package / Course Catalogue
Basic Laboratory Calculations
Course Code: VBY521
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To teach basic laboratory calculations

Course Content

International measuring system, to convertion of measuring units, molar and normal solutions, gravimetric and volumetric methods, colorimetric and photometric analyses

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ayşegül BİLDİK
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to comprehend the international units
2.To be able to convert the international units
3.To be able to prepare molar and normal sulutions
4.To be able to comprehend gravimetric and volumetric methods
5.To be able to prepare different pH solutions
6.To be able to comprehend the principles of colorimetric and photometric analyses
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Adamson, A.W., Gast, A.P. (1999) Physical Chemistry of Surfaces, John Wiley & Sons, New York.
2.İrez G., Özler, M.A. (2002) Laboratuvar Tekniği, Muğla Üniversitesi, Muğla.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Volumetric measurements
Week 2 - Theoretical
Solutions and concentration units, percentage calculations solution
Week 3 - Theoretical
Dilution calculations and the effect of concentrations of water of hydration
Week 4 - Theoretical
Normality and molarity calculations
Week 5 - Theoretical
pH indicators, and the limits
Week 6 - Theoretical
Preparation of standard solutions and calibration curve
Week 7 - Theoretical
Titrimetric measurements
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Radioactivity
Week 10 - Theoretical
Gravimetric, volumetric methods
Week 11 - Theoretical
Colorimetric methods
Week 12 - Theoretical
Cleaning of laboratory equipment
Week 13 - Theoretical
Laboratory safety
Week 14 - Theoretical
Storage and transport of chemicals
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Term Project44120
Reading121012
Quiz2114
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1527
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)104
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
OÇ-1
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
OÇ-6
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026