| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Technology | PTP201 | Compulsory | Associate degree | 2 | Fall | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Merve DANDAN DOĞANCI
Assistant Prof. Dr. Serap MERT
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the basic concepts of polymer chemistry.
2) Explain the structure and the properties of polymers.
3) Express the methods for polymer synthesis by giving right examples.
4) Express the application areas of polymers by giving examples.
5) Explain the ideas and makes estimations on the future of polymer technolog
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||||
| 1 | No relation | Low | Middle | No relation | High | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | Middle | Low | |
| 2 | High | High | Middle | High | Low | High | Middle | High | High | Middle | Low | Low | |
| 3 | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | High | Low | Low | |
| 4 | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | Low | |
| 5 | Middle | High | Low | Middle | Middle | High | Low | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Polymer Chemistry
Course Contents
Classification of polymers, polymerization, types of polymerization, characterization of polymers, characterization methods, amorphous, crystalline and elastomer state of polymers and chemical-physical and mechanical properties of polymers.
Weekly Schedule
1) Polymers and polymer vocabulary2) Crystalline and amorphous polymers, stereochemistry of polymers
3) Determination of Molecular Weights of Polymers
4) Thermal properties of polymers
5) Mechanical properties of polymers
6) Thermoplastic, termoset and elastomer
7) Processing of polymers
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Polymer sythesis and characterization techniques
10) Polymerization techniques (bulk, solution)
11) Polymerization techniques (suspansion, emulsion)
12) Stepwise Polymerization
13) Radical Addition Polymerization
14) Ionic Addition Polymerization
15) Coordination, ring opening polymerization
16) Final examination
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