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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Polymer Applications PTP114 Compulsory Associate degree 1 Spring 6

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Mehmet KODAL
Assistant Prof. Dr. Serap MERT

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Do synthesis of basic polymers
2) Determine thermal properties of polymers and use corresponding equipments
3) Determine physical, mechanical and dynamic-mechanical properties of polymers and use corresponding equipments
4) Determine of polymer morphology by using microscopy
5) Prepare and test a rubber compound
6) Characterize vulcanized rubber compounds

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Learning Outcomes
1 High High High High High High High High High High High High
2 High High High High High High High High High High High High
3 High High High High High High High High High High High High
4 High High High High High High High High High High High High
5 High High High High High High High High High High High High
6 High High 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

Polymer Chemistry

Course Contents

Introduction to polymer laboratory Primary characterization of polymers PS synthesis by emulsion and solution polymerization techniques Molecular weight determination by viscometry Mechanical characterization of polymers: Tensile and impact tests Dynamic-mechanical properties of polymers: DMA Thermal properties of polymers: DSC and TGA Dielectric properties of polymers Polymer processing: Extrusion and injection molding Morphological properties of polymers: XRD and SEM Tribological properties of polymers: Abrasive abrasion Rubber compounding and testing

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction to polymer laboratory
2) Introduction to polymer laboratory
3) Primary characterization of polymers
4) Primary characterization of polymers
5) Synthesis of different polymers with solution and bulk polymerization techniques
6) Synthesis of different polymers with solution and bulk polymerization techniques
7) Molecular weight analysis by use of solution viscosity technique
8) Midterm exam
9) Thermal properties of polymer
10) Thermal properties of polymer
11) Mechanical characterization of polymers
12) Shaping of polymers- Extrusion and injection molding processes
13) Dynamic and mechanical properties of polymers
14) Morphological properties of polymers
15) Rubber compounding and characterization
16) Final exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Demonstration
6) Group Study
7) Brain Storming
8) Case Study
9) Lab / Workshop
10) Self Study


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

50%

 

Number

Percentage

Semester Studies

Midterm Examination

1

50%

Practices

8

50%

 

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

50%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required