COURSE UNIT TITLE

: POLYMERS SCIENCE

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MME 4723 POLYMERS SCIENCE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5

Offered By

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OYLUM ÇOLPANKAN GÜNEŞ

Offered to

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of polymers that are widely used in all areas of our lives. In addition, it is aimed that students will be able to discuss the effects of these materials on the environment, economy and social life through presentation.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Comprehend the basic polymer knowledge.
2   Interpret the structure-property relationship of polymers.
3   Have knowledge about the polymerization mechanisms.
4   Have knowledge about the thermal and mechanical properties of polymers.
5   Discuss the impacts of polymers on the environment, economy, and social life.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to the course, Basic Concepts
2 Classification of Polymers
3 Thermal Properties of Polymers
4 Methods of Thermal Analysis
5 Synthesis of Polymers 5.1 Step-growth polymerization 5.2 Addition polymerization
6 Synthesis of Polymers Continued 6.1 Ring-opening polymerization 6.2 Atom transfer polymerization
7 Suspension, Emulsion, and Interfacial Polymerization
8 Polymerization Kinetics
9 Molecular Weight Distribution of Polymers
10 Copolymerization
11 3D-Printing of Polymers
12 Mechanical Properties of Polymers
13 Impact of Polymers on the Environment
14 Activity within the scope of LO5

Recomended or Required Reading

Polimer Teknolojisi Prof.Dr.Mehmet Saçak Gazi Kitabevi Ankara 2005

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, exams, homework

Assessment Methods

To be announced!

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

LO1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 will be evaluated by exams.
LO5 will be evaluated by assignment.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

Lectures and examinations are carried out with respect to regulation of Engineering Faculty of Dokuz Eylul University, named "Principles of Education and Examination Practice".
If the homework and reports are cited without reference directly from another source or quoted directly from other students, the relevant study is excluded from the evaluation.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

E-mail: aylin.albayrak@deu.edu.tr
Tel: 0 232 3017483

Office Hours

The student counseling hours are stated in the weekly course schedule at the door of the academic staff.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparing assignments 1 15 15
Preparation for final exam 1 15 15
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 2 28
Preparation for quiz etc. 1 10 10
Midterm 1 1,5 2
Final 1 1,5 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 124

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12
LO.142223
LO.242223
LO.33234
LO.442223
LO.534224

CONTACT INFORMATION
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Phone: +90(232) 412 12 12 - Fax: +90 (232) 464 81 35

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