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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Polymeric Composites KIM322 Elective Bachelor's degree 3 Spring 5

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Olcay MERT
Prof. Dr. Nalan TEKİN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Recognize the polymer composites.
2) Recall the various matrix materials
3) Classify the reinforcement materials.
4) Analyse information about composite materials.
5) Compare the manufacturing of polymer composites.
6) Discuss the application areas of polimeric composites.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Learning Outcomes
1 High No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
2 High No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
3 High No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
4 High No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
5 High No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
6 High No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Polymer Chemistry

Course Contents

Composite materials and classifications of composite materials, application of polymer composites, matrix materials, polymer matrix composites, metal matris composites, ceramic matrix composites, reinforcement materials, fibers, particle reinforced materials, manufacturing of polymer composites, prepreg, hand lay-up, spray-up, flament winding, compression molding, resin transfer molding, pultrision.

Weekly Schedule

1) Composite materials and classifications of composite materials
2) application of polymer composites
3) matrix materials
4) polymer matrix composites
5) metal matrix composites
6) ceramic matrix composites
7) reinforcement materials
8) Midterm
9) fibers, particle reinforced materials
10) manufacturing of polymer composites
11) prepreg, hand lay-up
12) spray-up, flament winding
13) compression molding
14) resin transfer molding, pultrision
15) The application areas of the polimeric composites.
16) Final

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Bilsen Beşergil, Kompozitler, Gazi Kitabevi, 2016, Ankara
2- Mehmet Saçak, Polimer Teknolojisi, Gazi Kitabevi, 2017, Ankara

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Problem Solving


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade

40%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Not Required