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Polymer Chemistry (polymer Science and Technology Area)

Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Polymer Chemistry (polymer Science and Technology Area) MKM321 Elective Bachelor's degree 3 Fall 4

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Güralp ÖZKOÇ
Associate Prof. Dr. Mehmet KODAL

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Explaining the basics of polymer chemistry, structures of polymeric materials and structure-prpoety relationship
2) Classifying the polymerization techniques
3) Explaning the copolymerization techniques and mechanisms
4) Listing the physicochemical proeprties of polymer solutions
5) Explaining the molecular weight determination methods

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Learning Outcomes
1 Middle High High High High High High High High High
2 High High High High High High High High High High
3 High High High High High High High High High High
4 High High High High High High High High High High
5 High High High High High High High High High High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry

Course Contents

Introduction to Polymer Chemistry, Nomenclature, Structure and Properties, Mass and Determination Methods, Condensation Polymerization, Free Radicalic Polymerization, Ionic Polymerization, Other Polymerization Techniques, Copolymers, Polymer Solutions and Thermodynamic, Polymer Rheology and Mechanical Properties,

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Group Study
6) Brain Storming
7) Case Study
8) Self Study
9) Problem Solving


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

40%

 

Number

Percentage

Semester Studies

Midterm Examination

1

60%

Quiz

4

40%

 

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required