| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Materials | MMT407 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Fall | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Muzaffer ZEREN
Associate Prof. Dr. Şeyda POLAT
Assistant Prof. Dr. Serap GÜMÜŞ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Defining polymer science and classification of polymers.
2) Explaining basic polymerization reactions and polymer synthesis.
3) Recognizing chemical and physical structures of polymers.
4) Explaining mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical, chemical properties of polymers.
5) Identifying amorphous, crystalline, network polymers.
6) Recognizing commercial plastics and rubbers.
7) Calculating molecular weight and distribution of polymers, degree of polymerization.
8) Recognizing engineering polymers and advanced polymer technologies
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | Middle | No relation | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | |
| 2 | Middle | No relation | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | |
| 3 | Middle | No relation | High | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | |
| 4 | Middle | No relation | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | |
| 5 | Middle | No relation | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | |
| 6 | Middle | No relation | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | |
| 7 | Middle | No relation | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | |
| 8 | Middle | No relation | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry
Course Contents
Introduction to Polymer Science and Classification of Polymers, Basic Polymerization Reactions and Polymer Synthesis, Chemical and Physical Structure of Polymers and their Characteristics, Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Polymers, Other Physical Properties of Polymers and their Chemical Resistance, Stability of Polymers, Amorphous Polymers Crystalline Polymers , Crosslinked Polymers, Effect of Temperature on Stress-Strain Behavior of Polymers, Commercial Plastics and Rubbers, Calculation of Molecular Weight of Polymers, Engineering Polymers and Advanced Polymer Technologies
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to Polymer Science and Classification of Polymers2) Basic Polymerization Reactions and Polymer Synthesis
3) Chemical and Physical Structure of Polymers and their Characteristics
4) Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Polymers
5) Other Physical Properties of Polymers and their Chemical Resistance
6) Stability of Polymers
7) Amorphous Polymers, Crystalline Polymers, Crosslinked Polymers
8) Midterm Exam
9) Effect of Temperature on Stress-Strain Behavior of Polymers
10) Commercial Plastics and Rubbers
11) Calculation of Molecular Weight of Polymers
12) Calculation of Degree of Polymerization and Molecular Weight Distribution
13) Engineering Polymers
14) Advanced Polymer Technologies
15) Advanced Polymer Technologies
16) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
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
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required