ECTS - Polymer Science and Technology

Polymer Science and Technology (MATE466) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Polymer Science and Technology MATE466 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Area Elective Courses (Group C)
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery
Learning and Teaching Strategies .
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Course Objectives To teach synthesis, characterization, and properties of polymers in order to understand the fundamental principles of polymers.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • In this course students will learn properties and classifications of polymers, polymerization, types of polymerization, characterization of polymers, amorphous, crystalline and elastomer state of polymers.
Course Content Classification of polymers, polymerization, types of polymerization, characterization of polymers, characterization methods, amorphous, crystalline and elastomer state of polymers.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 The Origins of Polymer Science and the Polymer Industry, Basic Definitions and Nomenclature Related pages of the given sources
2 Principles of Polymerization, Classification of Polymerization Reactions Related pages of the given sources
3 Characterization of Polymers Related pages of the given sources
4 Phase Structure and Morphology of Bulk Polymers Related pages of the given sources
5 The Amorphous State Related pages of the given sources
6 The Crystalline State Related pages of the given sources
7 Midterm 1
8 Multicomponent Polymer Systems Related pages of the given sources
9 Properties of Bulk Polymers, Elastic Deformation, Viscoelasticity, Elastomers Related pages of the given sources
10 Yield and Crazing Related pages of the given sources
11 Fracture and Toughening Related pages of the given sources
12 Polymer Composites, Introduction to Composite Materials Related pages of the given sources
13 Introduction to Electrical Properties Related pages of the given sources
14 Polymer Electronics Related pages of the given sources
15 Additional Course
16 Final Exam

Sources

Other Sources 1. Introduction to Polymers, R. J. Young, P. A. Lovell, 3rd Edition, CRC Press, 2011.
2. Polymer Science and Technology, 3rd Ed. Joel R. Fried, 2013.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 10
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 2 20
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 5 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the Materials Engineering; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to solve complex engineering problems and to model and solve of materials systems X
2 Understanding of science and engineering principles related to the structures, properties, processing and performance of Materials systems X
3 Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose X
4 Ability to design and choose proper materials for a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design and materials selection methods for this purpose X
5 Ability to develop, select and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and solution of complex problems in Materails Engineering applications; the ability to utilize information technologies effectively X
6 Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyse and interpret results using statistical and computational methods for complex engineering problems or research topics specific to Materials Engineering X
7 Ability to work effectively in inter/inner disciplinary teams; ability to work individually X
8 Effective oral and written communication skills in Turkish; knowlegde of at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions X
9 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information; follow recent developments in science and technology with continuous self-development X
10 Ability to behave according to ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge of standards used in engineering applications X
11 Knowledge on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship and innovativeness; knowledge of sustainable development X
12 Knowledge of the effects of Materials Engineering applications on the universal and social dimensions of health, environment and safety, knowledge of modern age problems reflected on engineering; awareness of legal consequences of engineering solutions X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 1 16
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 2 8 16
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 20 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 25 25
Total Workload 125