Polymerization Mechanisms
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymerization Mechanisms | PST641 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Olcay MERT
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) to lidentify the differences between polymerization mechanisms
2) to list the polymer according to polymerization mechanisms
3) to write the polycondensation mechanisms of condensation polymers
4) to write the chain mechanisms of condensation polymers
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
B
Weekly Schedule
1) Investigation of mechanism of step polymerization (polyamides, polyesters, polycarbonates, etc.)2) Investigation of mechanism of step polymerization (polyurethane, polysulfones, polyimides, melamine resin, etc.)
3) Kinetics of step polymerization
4) Mechanism of radical chain polymerization
5) Mechanism of ionic chain polymerization (Cationic polymerization)
6) Mechanism of ionic chain polymerization (Anionic polymerization)
7) Kinetics of ionic chain polymerization
8) Midterm
9) Mechanism of copolymerization and kinetics
10) Mechanism of ring opening polymerization
11) Mechanism of coordination polymerization
12) Mechanism of metathesis polymerization
13) Mechanism of conductive polymers
14) Mechanism of controlled radical polymerization (ATRP, RAFT)
15) Mechanism of controlled radical polymerization (NMP)
16) Final
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required