| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Chemistry | PTP110 | Compulsory | Associate degree | 1 | Spring | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Merve DANDAN DOĞANCI
Associate Prof. Dr. Erdinç DOĞANCI
Lecturer Kazım KAHRAMAN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the structure and the properties of polymers.
2) Recognize the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of polymers
3) Relate the molecular weight, molecular weight distribution and molecular weight determination methods
4) Distinguish polymer synthesis methods
5) Explain the ideas and makes estimations on the future of polymer technology
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | |
| 2 | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | Low | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | Low | Low | |
| 4 | Middle | High | Low | High | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | Low | Low | Low | |
| 5 | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | Low | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Polymer Technology
Course Contents
This course includes step polymerization, radical chain polymerization, ionic chain polymerization, copolymerization.
Weekly Schedule
1) General Introduction and Definitions, Classification of Polymers2) Polymer Structure and Properties
3) Polymer Structure and Properties
4) Molecular Weight and Molecular Weight Distribution of Polymers
5) Molecular Weight and Molecular Weight Distribution of Polymers
6) Polymer Solutions
7) Polymer Melts and Melt Flow Models
8) Midterm examination
9) Synthesis of Polymers and Polymerization Processes
10) Synthesis of Polymers and Polymerization Processes
11) Mechanical Properties of Polymers
12) Mechanical Properties of Polymers
13) Electrical and Thermal Properties of Polymers
14) Optical and Chemical Properties of Polymers
15) An overview
16) Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required