Applied Polymer Science (CEAC418) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Applied Polymer Science CEAC418 Area Elective 2 2 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Experiment, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Salih Ertan
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The main purpose of the course is to provide students with a basic practical grounding in the principles and practices of polymer chemistry. This course also aims to develop advanced laboratory skills in polymer chemistry.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Enable to apply the fundamental principles of Polymer Chemistry.
  • Give a logically approach in polymer characterization.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the application of and use of different instrumental methods of polymer analysis.
  • Make to gain practical applications of polymer synthesis methods.
  • Teach to classify the polymer types.
Course Content Primary classification of polymeric materials, synthesis of nylon 6-10 and nylon 6, synthesis of polystyrene, synthesis of pol (methylmetacrylate), synthesis of bakelite: the world?s first synthetic plastic, synthesis of polysulfide rubber, synthesis of linear and crosslinked polyesters, photopolymerization of methyl methacrylate, chemical polymeri

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Primary Classification of Polymeric Materials Lab Manual
2 Synthesis of Nylon 6/10 and Nylon 6 Lab Manual
3 Synthesis of Polystyrene Lab Manual
4 Synthesis of Polystyrene Lab Manual
5 Synthesis of Poly(methylmetacrylate) Lab Manual
6 Synthesis of Bakelite: The World’s First Synthetic Plastic Lab Manual
7 Synthesis of Bakelite: The World’s First Synthetic Plastic Lab Manual
8 MIDTERM
9 Synthesis of Polysulfide Rubber Lab Manual
10 Synthesis of Linear and Crosslinked Polyesters Lab Manual
11 Photopolymerization of Methyl Methacrylate Lab Manual
12 Chemical Polymerization of Aniline Lab Manual
13 Chemical Polymerization of Aniline Lab Manual
14 Synthesis of Polyurethane Foam Lab Manual
15 Make-up Lab Manual
16 FINAL EXAM

Sources

Course Book 1. Lab Kitapçığı (Lab Manual)
Other Sources 2. Textbook of Polymer Science. 3rd Ed., F. W. Billmayer, Wiley Publication, 1984.
3. Robert O. Ebewele. Polymer Science, CRC Press, 2000.
4. R. B. Seymour, Structure-Property Relationships in Polymers. Plenum Press, 1984.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory 10 60
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 20
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 20
Toplam 12 100
Percentage of Semester Work 80
Percentage of Final Work 20
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Applies knowledge in mathematics, science, and computing to solve engineering problems related to manufacturing technologies.
2 Analyzes and identifies problems specific to manufacturing technologies.
3 Develops an approach to solve encountered engineering problems, and designs and conducts models and experiments.
4 Designs a comprehensive manufacturing system (including method, product, or device development) based on the creative application of fundamental engineering principles, within constraints of economic viability, environmental sustainability, and manufacturability.
5 Selects and uses modern techniques and engineering tools for manufacturing engineering applications.
6 Effectively uses information technologies to collect and analyze data, think critically, interpret, and make sound decisions.
7 Works effectively as a member of multidisciplinary and intra-disciplinary teams or individually; demonstrates the confidence and necessary organizational skills.
8 Communicates effectively in both spoken and written Turkish and English.
9 Engages in lifelong learning, accesses information, keeps up with the latest developments in science and technology, and continuously renews oneself.
10 Demonstrates awareness and a sense of responsibility regarding professional, legal, ethical, and social issues in the field of Manufacturing Engineering.
11 Effectively utilizes resources (personnel, equipment, and costs) to enhance national competitiveness and improve manufacturing industry productivity; conducts solution-oriented project and risk management; and demonstrates awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
12 Considers the health, environmental, social, and legal consequences of engineering practices at both global and local scales when making decisions.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 2 32
Laboratory 10 3 30
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 3 48
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 17 17
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 23 23
Total Workload 150