Polymer Characterization
Polymer Science and Technology
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Characterization | PST642 | Compulsory | Doctorate degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Ayşe AYTAÇ
Associate Prof. Dr. Mehmet KODAL
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Listing to fundemental polymer caracterization methods
2) Using polymer caracterization methods
3) Recalling plastic analysis and standarts
4) Determining molecular weight of the polymers with the various methods
5) Remembering the methods of the chemical structure
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | Middle | No relation | |
| 3 | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | Middle | No relation | Middle | High | |
| 5 | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Polymer Chemistry
Course Contents
1-Overview of the Structure of Polymers 2-Polymer Solutions, 3-Molecular Weight and Its Distribution, 4-Colligative Properties and Viscosimetric Methods 5-Fractionation of Polymers 6-Chromatographic Techniques, Liquid Chromatography (GPC) 7- Mechanical and Thermo-Mechanical Analysis 8-Light Scattering 9-Infrared Spectroscopy of Polymers (IR) 10- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy 11- Thermal Analysis, 12-Microscopic Methods (SEM, TEM) 13-X-Ray Difraction Analysis 14-Rheologic Methods ((Capilary Reometry & Cone–Plate Reometry)
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Demonstration
6) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
70% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required