Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Plastic Material Technology PTP1103 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Murat AKGÜL
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Murat AKGÜL (Güz)
Goals Defining the concept of plastic, learning about polymer products that fall into the plastic class, expressing the tests applied to plastic products, determining the strength of plastics, connecting molds to plastic injection machines, preparing them, and making adjustments by providing the values ​​that can obtain the product.
Course Content Materials to be quickly running out of natural origin, finding the search of different materials has lead to the scientific world. These materials, plastic materials, perhaps the most important one. Arsındadır indispensable in today's made of plastic materials. Ayakkabımıza fırçamızdan Dental is located in the plastics in our lives. In this course, the plastic varieties and production methods, the physical-chemical properties of these materials and the effect of additives in these materials is to provide basic information to be discussed and related to plastic materials.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Understand the role and importance of plastic materials in our daily lives.
2 Learn the properties of thermoset and thermoplastic plastics.
3 Interpret the importance of additives used in plastic material production.
4 Observe physical and chemical tests performed on plastic materials.
5 Be aware of the properties of major engineering plastics.
6 Understand mechanical properties.
7 Explain the concept of injection molding.
8 Turn injection molding machines on and off with the help of an instructor.
9 Recognize and solve errors caused by injection molding machines.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Plastics and their properties. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
2. Week Recognition of plastics. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
3. Week Thermoplastics. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
4. Week Thermosets. Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
5. Week Engineering plastics, medical plastics. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
6. Week Plastic Additives -Antioxidants -Heat stabilizers -Antimicrobial additives Impact resistance-increasing agents Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
7. Week Plastic additives. -Antimicrobial additives. -Impact resistance-increasing substances. Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
8. Week Impact resistance of the material increases. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
9. Week Plastics consumption in the world and in Turkey; plastic material recycling process. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
10. Week Thermal properties of polymers. -Glass transition temperature (Tg) Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
11. Week The crystal structure of polymers. -Kristaliteye influencing factors. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
12. Week Plastic materials used in and their properties. -PE -PVC -PP -PS Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
13. Week Plastic materials used in daily life and their properties -Nylon -PC -Teflon -PMMA Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
14. Week Plastics, physical, mechanical and chemical properties. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, 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
0 Develops awareness of career management and lifelong learning.
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.
4 They will have the ability to access new information using existing methods and skills.
5 Designs new methods or processes that can improve the product obtained with existing methods.
6 Independently designs an original research process.
7 Achieves knowledge and awareness of occupational safety, occupational health, and environmental protection in their field.
8 Communicates with colleagues by keeping up with scientific and technological developments in their field.
10 Shares original ideas related to their field with stakeholders through written and oral expression.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8 DK9
PY0 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 3 4 0 0
PY3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 4 5 5 1 5 0 0
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • • Polimer Teknolojisi (Gazi Kitapevi ISBN: 978-975-8640-35-5) • Polimer Kimyası (Gazi Kitapevi ISBN: 978-975-8640-27-0) • Polimer Teknolojisi (Gazi Kitapevi ISBN: 975-8895-82-6) • Plastics Technology Handbook (CRC Press ISBN: 978-1-4200-8062-9)
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Doç. Dr. Murat AKGÜL 3+1 Vize 40.00
Doç. Dr. Murat AKGÜL 3+1 Devam 20.00
Doç. Dr. Murat AKGÜL 3+1 Final 40.00
Toplam 100.00
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
Preparation, After Class Study 1 14 14
Research 1 15 15
Other Activities 1 14 14
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Homework 1 1 15 15
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0