Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Elastomer Technology PTP1206 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Hüsnü GERENGİ
Instructor(s)
Goals To teach students concepts related to materials, and to provide them with the knowledge of which material to use according to material properties and working conditions. To teach detailed information about rubber technology and the purpose of tests performed on rubber.
Course Content Definition of tire, its functions, rubber reinforcement materials (textile cord, steel cord), classification according to tire structure. Dynamic and mechanical properties of the tire, Tire dimensions and standards, Tire patterns, Wheel systems, Camber-Caster ”angles,“ ”Toe-in” ”and“ Toe-out ”” angles, Quality control of tires, examination of various firm tires. "
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 1. Ability to understand the concepts of monomer and polymer 2. Ability to understand rubbers and their chemical structures 3. Ability to exemplify rubbers and distinguish their areas of use 4. Ability to understand rubber types and their production 5. Ability to learn about tests applied to rubbers and interpret test results 6. Awareness of accelerators and crosslinking chemicals used in rubber production 7. Ability to understand the importance of vulcanization in rubber production
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Rubber and its definition; Rubber types, properties and general usage characteristics Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
2. Week Polymer and Monomer Concepts Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Overview of polymer synthesis Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Rubbers (Elastomers) Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Chemical structures of rubbers Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Usage areas of rubbers [Natural Rubber, SBR, Butadiene Rubber, Butyl Rubber, Neoprene Rubber, Nitrile Rubber] Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
7. Week General description of the processing of elastomers [Mixture preparation, Rolling, Compression molding, Injection, Extrusion] Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
8. Week Overview of rubber machines; Storage conditions of rubber materials Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
9. Week Overview of rubber machines; Storage conditions of rubber materials Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
10. Week General tests applied to rubber materials Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
11. Week Definition of the tire, its functions, Tire reinforcement materials, (textile cord, steel cord), classification according to the Tire Structure. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
12. Week Properties and types of zinc oxide and stearic acid; Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
13. Week Chemical structures of sulfur and accelerators Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
14. Week Inflators and vulcanization 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.
9 Acts with a sense of ethical responsibility that can positively contribute to the profession.
10 Shares original ideas related to their field with stakeholders through written and oral expression.
11 Effectively utilizes professionally relevant information technologies (software, programs, animations, etc.).
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1
PY0 4
PY1 5
PY2 5
PY3 5
PY4 4
PY5 4
PY6 4
PY7 3
PY8 4
PY9 3
PY10 4
PY11 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • *Elastomer Teknolojisi (PAGEV) *Polimer Teknolojisi (Gazi Kitapevi ISBN: 978-975-8640-35-5)
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