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Description of Individual Course Units
| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9016002222009 | POLYMER CHEMISTRY | 2 | 4 | 2,00 |
Level of Course Unit
Önlisans
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Objectives of the Course
To inform students about the classification, synthesis, physicochemical properties of polymeric substances, which have an important place in our daily life, and the relationship of these properties with the polymer properties we need in daily use.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
| 1 | Understanding the place of polymeric substances in our daily life |
| 2 | Learning to synthesis of polymers |
| 3 | Understanding the properties and importance of polymers |
| 4 | To be able to follow the developments in polymers closely |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisities and Co-Requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Content of the Course
Definition and classification of polymers, structure of polymers, amorphous and crystalline structure, molecular weight of polymers, chain and condensation polymerization, Polymerization processes, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyvinylchloride, Polystyrene, Polyacrylonitrile and Polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subjects (Theoretical) | Teaching Methods | Preparatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Historical development | ||
| 2 | Definition and classification of polymers | ||
| 3 | Definition and classification of polymers | ||
| 4 | Polymer technology, raw materials, | ||
| 5 | covalent bonds, secondary bonds | ||
| 6 | Configuration, conformation | ||
| 7 | Intermolecular order, amorphous structure, crystalline structure | ||
| 8 | midterm | ||
| 9 | thermal transitions in polymers | ||
| 10 | Polymer molecular weight and average molecular weight molecular weight distribution and melt flow index | ||
| 11 | Polymer molecular weight and average molecular weight molecular weight distribution and melt flow index | ||
| 12 | Chain and condensation polymerization | ||
| 13 | Chain and condensation polymerization | ||
| 14 | polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, general information about the | ||
| 15 | polystyrene, polyacrylonitrile, general information about PET. | ||
| 16 | Final exam |
Text Book / Material / Recommended Resources
Polimer Teknolojisine giriş Erhan Pişkin Polimer Kimyası Prof.Dr. Bilsen Beşergil Polimer Kimyası Bahattin Baysal Polymer Chemistry an introduction Malcolm P.Stevens
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the sections of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation".
Assessment Methods and Criteria
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | |
Work Pacement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
| Activities | Number | Time (hours) | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Self Study | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Reading | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Total Work Load (hours) | 60 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
| PO 1 | PO 2 | PO 3 | PO 4 | PO 5 | PO 6 | PO 7 | PO 8 | PO 9 | PO 10 | PO 11 | PO 12 | PO 13 | PO 14 | |
| LO 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | |||
| LO 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| LO 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | |||
| LO 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
* Contribution Level: 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High