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MET3024Polymeric Materials3+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of METALLURGICAL and MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Hamdullah ÇUVALCI
Co-LecturerPROF. DR. Hamdullah ÇUVALCI,
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
To introduce the fundamentals of polymer science, to introduce the production technologies related to polymer products
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Understanding of polymer synthesis chemistry1,121
LO - 2 : Understanding of industrial polymerization methods1,121
LO - 3 : Understanding of polymer properties and molecular structure1,121
LO - 4 : Estimating structure-property relationship in polymers1,121
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Introduction and Classification of Polymers, Basic Polymerization Reactions, Synthesis of Polymers, Polymerization Degree and Molecular Weights, Chemical and Physical Structure and Properties of Polymers, Thermal Behavior of Polymers, Amorphous and Crystal Constructed Polymers, Cross-Linked Polymers, Commercial Plastic and Rubber Materials, Forming of Polymers, Engineering Polymers and Advanced Polymer Technologies.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction and Classification of Polymers
 Week 2Basic Polymerization Reactions
 Week 3Synthesis of Polymers
 Week 4Polymerization Degree and Molecular Weights
 Week 5Chemical and Physical Structures of Polymers
 Week 6Polymer properties
 Week 7Thermal Behavior of Polymers
 Week 8Mid term exam
 Week 9Amorphous and Crystal Structured Polymers
 Week 10Shaping Polymers
 Week 11Engineering polymers
 Week 12Advanced polymer technologies
 Week 13Polymer composites
 Week 14Polymer applications and polymer products in industry
 
Textbook / Material
1Strong, A. Brent Plastics Materials and Processing, ikinci baskı, 2000, Prentice-Hall, p. 820
 
Recommended Reading
1Yaşar, H. Plastikler Dünyası, TMMOB publication, second edition, 2001,Ankara, 261 p
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 8 2 50
End-of-term exam 15 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 3 14 42
Arasınav için hazırlık 10 1 10
Arasınav 2 1 2
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 10 1 10
Dönem sonu sınavı 15 1 15
Diğer 1 10 1 10
Total work load131