Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Recycling of Rubber and Plastic Wastes POL3101 3. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Associate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Verbal Presentation-Demonstration
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Haydar GÖKSU
Instructor(s) Haydar GÖKSU
Assistants
Goals Recycling and reuse of rubber and plastic waste and environmental awareness
Course Content The recovery process; Utilization of waste generated in the industry without harming the environment; Economic value of recycled materials; Areas where recycled material will be used; Energy and raw material savings; Chemical regeneration.
Learning Outcomes - Learning the recovery process
- Consciousness of the utilization of waste generated in the industry without harming the environment.
- To know the economic value of recycled materials
- Recognition of the areas where the recycled material will be used
- Learning of energy and raw material savings
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Recovery Process, Importance of Recycling and Symbols Preparation, After Class Study Research Practice Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours
2. Week Steps of Recycling System and Recyclable Materials Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Practice Visual Presentation Research
3. Week Waste Types Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice Course Hours Research
4. Week Substances to be thrown into the waste bin and their harm Visual Presentation Practice Course Hours Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study Research
5. Week Electronic Waste Preparation, After Class Study Research Course Hours Practice Verbal Expression
6. Week Harms of E-Waste to the Country Economy and Health Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study Practice Verbal Expression Research Course Hours
7. Week Plastic Materials, Plastic Wastes Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Practice Research Visual Presentation
8. Week Plastic Materials, Plastic Wastes
9. Week Plastic Production and Consumption Situation in Turkey and the world, in our country Status of Plastic Recycling, Medical Waste
10. Week Recycling of Plastic Wastes, Disadvantages of Handling of Plastic Wastes, Economics and Uses of Recycled Plastics
11. Week Risky and Non-Risky Aspects of Recycled Plastics for Re-Usable, Chemical Recovery
12. Week Tires, World Rubber Production Visual Presentation Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Practice Research Verbal Expression
13. Week Waste Tire Recovery Methods Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice Preparation, After Class Study Research Course Hours
14. Week Usage Areas of Shredded Tires Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Practice
Recommended Sources
M. Öztürk, “Plastikler ve Geri Kazanılması”, Çevre Bakanlığı Müsteşar Yrd. İstanbul, 2005
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 Measurement Method
PY1 4 4 4 4 3 4 -
PY2 4 4 4 4 3 4 -
PY5 5 5 5 5 5 5 -
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5 -
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
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
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 14 2 28
Preparation, After Class Study 1 7 7
Research 1 16 16
Other Activities 1 6 6
Verbal Expression 1 0.5 0.5
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Homework 1 1 17 17
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 76.5
ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0