| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polimer Malzmeler | MTJ2106. | 4. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Associate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Lect. Dr. Azime SUBAŞI |
| Instructor(s) |
Azime SUBAŞI |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To introduce polymers and teach basic concepts, to provide information about the structures, properties, classification, polymerization mechanisms and production processes of polymers, to gain a versatile perspective on polymeric materials and application areas commonly used in the industry. |
| Course Content | Definitions and concepts of polymers, polymerization mechanisms (joining, cascading, ring opening, stereospecific and copolymerization mechanisms), classification of polymers (according to molecular weights, chain structures, monomer structure, chemical composition, processing patterns, physical conditions and usage areas), (chemical , physical, mechanical, thermal, rheological and morphological tests), (structural, thermal, mechanical, rheological and morphological tests), thermoplastic materials, thermoset materials, elastomeric materials, fibers, processing techniques, polymeric composite materials, industrially important polymers and application fields, recovery of polymers. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Master the basic polymer terminology that Metallurgical and Materials Engineers will need in academic and business life. - Recognize, classify polymer materials, have information about their properties, production and process methods and application areas. - Relate the structural properties of polymers with material properties and know the test methods to be applied to polymeric materials. - It can choose the polymeric material with the appropriate properties for the desired area of use. - He can solve engineering problems related to the development, production and sale of a polymer material considering the problems of the age. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to Polymers: Basic Concepts and Definitions, The Importance of Polymers in Our Life, The Chemical Structure and Classification of Polymers | |
| 2. Week | Classification of Polymers: Their Origin, Chemical Structure, Synthesis Mechanism, Chain Type, Molecular Weight, Monomer Type, Crystallinity, Tacticity, Thermal, Mechanical etc. Polymers According to Their Properties and Polymer Production Methods | |
| 3. Week | Polymerization Mechanisms: Condensation Polymerization and Participation Polymerization | |
| 4. Week | Polymerization Mechanisms: Free Radical Polymerization, Ionic Polymerization, Ring Opening Polymerization and Others | |
| 5. Week | Molecular Weights, Molecular Weight Measurement Methods and Effects of Polymers on Polymer Properties | |
| 6. Week | Physical, Structural, Mechanical, Thermal, Rheological and Morphological Properties of Polymers and Characterization Methods Used for These Properties | |
| 7. Week | Rheological, Optical, Electrical and Morphological Properties of Polymers and Characterization Methods Used for These Properties, Structure-Property Relationship | |
| 8. Week | Midterm Exam | |
| 9. Week | Rheological, Optical, Electrical and Morphological Properties of Polymers and Characterization Methods Used for These Properties, Structure-Property Relationship | |
| 10. Week | Thermoplastic Materials: General Use Thermoplastics, Engineering Thermoplastics, Properties and Processing, Important Industrial Thermoplastics and Applications | |
| 11. Week | Elastomeric Materials and Fibers: Properties, Processing and Use, The Importance and Applications of Elastomers and Fibers in Industry | |
| 12. Week | Elastomeric Materials and Fibers: Properties, Processing and Use, The Importance and Applications of Elastomers and Fibers in Industry | |
| 13. Week | Polymeric Composite Materials, Conductive Polymers and Smart Polymers | |
| 14. Week | Recycling and Importance of Polymeric Materials, Polymers in Social and Economic Areas in National and International Platforms |
| Polymer Chemistry, Mehmet Saçak, Gazi Publishing, 2012 |
| Textbook of Polymer Science, F.W. Billmeyer, A Wiley-Interscience Publication, Canada, 1984. |
| Document | Polimer Kimyası |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Research | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload | 82 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
