| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Technology | FBE112 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Ayşe AYTAÇ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Listing the polymer technology,
2) Distinguishing the polymer testing.
3) Planning the engineering application of polymers.
4) Defining the thermoplastic production methods
5) Selecting the thermosetting polymers production methods
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | Middle | No relation | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | Middle | No relation | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | Low | No relation | |
| 4 | Middle | Low | Low | No relation | |
| 5 | Middle | Low | Low | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
• Polymer Chemistry
Course Contents
This course provides candidates with profound knowledge on polymerization methods, polymer rheology , properties of polymeric materials , compounding, plastic additives, extrusion, injection moulding, film processing, polyblends, polymeric compozites, fiber, elastomers, tyres, pastic testing and standards and plastic recycling.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to Polymer Technology2) İmportant polymeric properties
3) Polymeric Testing methosd and Standards
4) Polymerization Methods
5) Thermoplastic polymers
6) Thermoset polymers
7) Rubber and Elastomer Technology
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Thermoplastics processing methods
10) Thermosets processing methods
11) Compounding
12) Fiber production technology
13) Plastic Testing and Standards
14) Student presentations
15) Student presentation
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Demonstration
5) Group Study
6) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
60% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required