Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Rubber and Plastic Additives PTP2102 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Haydar GÖKSU
Instructor(s)
Goals To learn additives and their functions used in the production of polymers materials
Course Content The function of the additives; Initiators; Colorants; Filling materials; Antioxidants; Plasticizers; Thermal stabilizers; UV stabilizers; Flame retardants; Amplifiers.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 1. Ability to exemplify plastics and explain their properties 2. Ability to identify additives added to plastics 3. Ability to explain the purposes of additives 4. Ability to write the molecular structures of additives and explain their advantages and disadvantages 5. Ability to address problems that may arise during production through formulation and design new formulations
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Physical, chemical, thermal properties of plastic Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Physical, chemical, thermal properties of plastic Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week The general objectives in using additives, Types of additives, antioxidants Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week The general objectives in using additives, Types of additives, antioxidants Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Heat stabilizers Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
6. Week Ultraviolet stabilizers Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
7. Week Additives that increase impact resistance Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
8. Week Biocides Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Colorants Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Colorants Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Antioxidants Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Filling materials Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Reinforcement materials Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
14. Week Processing aids, Antistatic agents Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Acquires basic, current, and applied knowledge related to the profession.
2 Researches and learns current and advanced information in polymer science and technology from domestic and international sources, and acquires problem-solving skills.
3 Understands the manufacturing process of polymer products, prepares raw materials for production, and conducts laboratory activities.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1
PY1 5
PY2 5
PY3 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 1. Modern Plastics Technology, Raymond B. Seymour, A Prentice ?Hall Company, Reston, Virginia 1975. 2. Principles of Polymer Engineering, N.G. McCrum, C.P. Buckley, C.B. Bucknall Oxford University Press, 1988. 3. Polymer Characterization- Laboratory Techniques and Analysis, Cheremisionff, N.P. 1996, William Andrew Publishing 4. Plastikler ve katkı maddeleri Feramuz KAYA Kimya Yüksek Mühendisi Birsen Yayınevi 5. Malzeme Bilimi Prof.Dr.Kaşif ONARAN Bilim Teknik Yayınevi 6.Malzeme Bilgisi Y.Saip SERFİÇELİ
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Homework 1 22 22
Preparation, After Class Study 1 20 20
Research 1 21.5 21.5
Other Activities 1 20 20
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0