This in-depth course covers the fundamental principles of electrochemistry and electrochemical methods of analysis. The course will cover important topics in electrode potential, electrode process, electron-transfer kinetics, mass transfer, potential-controlled method, current-controlled method, Polarography, impedance, etc. The student will learn about the theoretical and practical aspects of electrochemical measurements. Using a combination of problem-based learning approaches, case studies and traditional lectures, the student will develop critical thinking skills in the areas of electrochemical method selection, method development and data interpretation.

1. Understand the basics of electrode processes and how thermodynamics, electron-transfer kinetics and mass transport control electrochemical reactions.

2. Understand how to design electrochemical experiments to solve problems in chemical analysis.

3. Learn about ways in which electrochemical methods are used to solve problems, and how to evaluate the resulting data.

4. Improvement of written communication skills through the preparation of a literature-based research paper on an assigned case study.

5. Improvement of oral communication skills through class interaction.

Homework*                                                            5%

Class performance and attendance*                                    5%
Quizzes                                                          10%
Mid-term Exam                                                              20%
Final Exam                                                              60%
Total                                                                 100%

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