ECTS - Applied Polymer Science
Applied Polymer Science (CEAC418) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Polymer Science | CEAC418 | Area Elective | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Area Elective Courses (Group C) |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Experiment, Question and Answer. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The main purpose of the course is to provide students with a basic practical grounding in the principles and practices of polymer chemistry. This course also aims to develop advanced laboratory skills in polymer chemistry. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Primary classification of polymeric materials, synthesis of nylon 6-10 and nylon 6, synthesis of polystyrene, synthesis of pol (methylmetacrylate), synthesis of bakelite: the world?s first synthetic plastic, synthesis of polysulfide rubber, synthesis of linear and crosslinked polyesters, photopolymerization of methyl methacrylate, chemical polymeri |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary Classification of Polymeric Materials | Lab Manual |
| 2 | Synthesis of Nylon 6/10 and Nylon 6 | Lab Manual |
| 3 | Synthesis of Polystyrene | Lab Manual |
| 4 | Synthesis of Polystyrene | Lab Manual |
| 5 | Synthesis of Poly(methylmetacrylate) | Lab Manual |
| 6 | Synthesis of Bakelite: The World’s First Synthetic Plastic | Lab Manual |
| 7 | Synthesis of Bakelite: The World’s First Synthetic Plastic | Lab Manual |
| 8 | MIDTERM | |
| 9 | Synthesis of Polysulfide Rubber | Lab Manual |
| 10 | Synthesis of Linear and Crosslinked Polyesters | Lab Manual |
| 11 | Photopolymerization of Methyl Methacrylate | Lab Manual |
| 12 | Chemical Polymerization of Aniline | Lab Manual |
| 13 | Chemical Polymerization of Aniline | Lab Manual |
| 14 | Synthesis of Polyurethane Foam | Lab Manual |
| 15 | Make-up | Lab Manual |
| 16 | FINAL EXAM |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Lab Kitapçığı (Lab Manual) |
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| Other Sources | 2. Textbook of Polymer Science. 3rd Ed., F. W. Billmayer, Wiley Publication, 1984. |
| 3. Robert O. Ebewele. Polymer Science, CRC Press, 2000. | |
| 4. R. B. Seymour, Structure-Property Relationships in Polymers. Plenum Press, 1984. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | 10 | 60 |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 20 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 20 |
| Toplam | 12 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 80 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
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| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Laboratory | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 17 | 17 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 23 | 23 |
| Total Workload | 150 | ||