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 mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.
2	The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3	The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4	The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5	The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines.
6	The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually.
7	Effective oral and written communication skills; The knowledge of, at least, one foreign language; the ability to write a report properly, understand previously written reports, prepare design and manufacturing reports, deliver influential presentations, give unequivocal instructions, and carry out the instructions properly.
8	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously.
9	Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications.
10	Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development.
11	Knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices.
12	Ability to work in the fields of both thermal and mechanical systems including the design and production steps of these systems.

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