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)
N/A

Course Language	English
Course Type	Elective Courses
Course Level	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery	Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies	Lecture, Discussion, Experiment, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)	Asst. Prof. Dr. Salih Ertan
Course Assistants
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; Enable to apply the fundamental principles of Polymer Chemistry. Give a logically approach in polymer characterization. Demonstrate an understanding of the application of and use of different instrumental methods of polymer analysis. Make to gain practical applications of polymer synthesis methods. Teach to classify the polymer types.
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)
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
Percentage of Final Work	20
Total	100

Course Category

Core Courses	X
Major Area Courses
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
#	Program Qualifications / Competencies	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adequate knowledge of subjects related to mathematics, natural sciences, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering discipline; ability to apply theoretical and applied knowledge in those fields to the solution of complex engineering problems.					X
2	An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems, ability to choose and apply appropriate models and analysis methods for this.					X
3	An ability to design a system, component, or process under realistic constraints to meet desired needs, and ability to apply modern design approaches for this.			X
4	The ability to select and use the necessary modern techniques and tools for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications; the ability to use information technologies effectively
5	Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6	An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams, and ability of individual working.
7	Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; active report writing and understanding written reports, preparing design and production reports, the ability to make effective presentation the ability to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access knowledge, follow the developments in science and technology and continuously stay updated.
9	Acting compliant with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility, and knowledge of standards used in engineering applications.
10	Knowledge about professional activities in business, such as project management, risk management, and change management awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11	Knowledge about the impacts of engineering practices in universal and societal dimensions on health, environment, and safety. the problems of the current age reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Total Workload
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