ECTS - Applied Polymer Science
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) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| 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 Lecturer(s) |
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| 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;
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| 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 | Possesses sufficient knowledge in mathematics, natural sciences, and discipline-specific topics in Electrical and Electronics Engineering; uses this theoretical and practical knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 2 | Identifies, defines, formulates, and solves complex engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analytical and modeling methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
| 3 | Designs complex systems, processes, devices, or products under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, depending on the nature of the design.) | X | ||||
| 4 | Selects and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications; effectively uses information technologies. | |||||
| 5 | Designs experiments, conducts tests, collects data, analyzes, and interprets results to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. | |||||
| 6 | Works effectively in disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams; develops the ability to work independently. | |||||
| 7 | Communicates effectively in both written and verbal forms; possesses proficiency in at least one foreign language; writes effective reports, understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, delivers effective presentations, and gives and receives clear instructions. | |||||
| 8 | Recognizes the need for lifelong learning; accesses information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews oneself. | |||||
| 9 | Acts in accordance with ethical principles, assumes professional and ethical responsibility, and possesses knowledge about the standards used in engineering practices. | |||||
| 10 | Possesses knowledge about professional practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; gains awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; understands the principles of sustainable development. | |||||
| 11 | Understands the universal and societal impacts of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognizes the contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering and understands the legal implications of engineering solutions. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| 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 | ||