Advanced Polymer Chemistry
Chemistry
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Polymer Chemistry | KIM608 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Ufuk YILDIZ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) The students will have knowledge about polymers and polymer chemistry in detail
2) The students will have knowledge about condensation polymerization in detail
3) The students will have knowledge about addition polymerization in detail
4) The students will have knowledge about
co-polymerization in detail
5) The students will have knowledge about ring-opening polymerization in detail
6) The students will have knowledge about new polymerization methods
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||
| 1 | High | Middle | Middle | High | |
| 2 | Middle | High | High | Middle | |
| 3 | Middle | Low | High | High | |
| 4 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 5 | Middle | High | High | High | |
| 6 | High | Middle | Low | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
YOK
Course Contents
Types of polymers and polymerizations. Radical chain polymerization and kinetics. Anionic chain polymerization and kinetics. Cationic chain polymerization and kinetics. Step polymerization and kinetics. Ring-opening polymerization. Copolymerization. Crosslinking. Polymerization methods.
Weekly Schedule
1) Types of polymers and polymerization2) Polymer composition and application of polymers
3) Step Polymerization, reactivity and functional polymers
4) Kinetics of step polymerization
5) Crosslinking in step polymerization and industrial polymers
6) Radical chain polymerization, kinetics and mechanism
7) Radical chain polymerization, kinetics and mechanism
8) Midterm exam
9) Initiators
10) Copolymerization
11) Anionic chain polymerization
12) Cationic polymerization
13) Ring opening polymerization
14) Stereochemistry of polymers
15) New polymerization methods
16) Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Principles of polymerization, P.J. Flory, 1 st edition, Cornell University Pres, 1953
2- Polimer Kimyası, M. Saçak, Gazi Kitabevi, 2002
3- Principles of Polymerization, 4th Edition, Willey-Interscience, George Odian, 2004
4- Polymer Chemistry, 3rd Edition, Oxford University Pres, 1999
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Case Study
6) Self Study
7) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required