Plastic Materials (CEAC431) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Plastic Materials CEAC431 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Area Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seha Tirkeş
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The course will provide the student the historical development of plastics and general methods of preparation of them. In addition to these, the chemical structure and property relationships, individual classes of plastics, applications and processing methods will be explained.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Definition of polymers
  • Distinguishing one type of polymer compound from another based on its chemical structure
  • Identify the polymer preparation methods
  • Chemical structure and property relationships
  • Identify the processing methods of plastics
  • A knowledge of principles of product design
  • A knowledge about additives
Course Content The historical development of plastic materials, the chemical nature of plastics, states of aggregation in polymers, relationship between structure and thermal and mechanical properties, relationship between structure and chemical properties, additives for plastics, principles of product design, principles of the processing of plastics.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 The Historical Development of Plastics Materials 1-18
2 The Chemical Nature of Plastics 19-42
3 The Chemical Nature of Plastics 19-42
4 States of Aggregation in Polymers 43-58
5 Relation of Structure to Thermal and Mechanical Properties 59-75
6 Relation of Structure to Thermal and Mechanical Properties 59-75
7 Relation of Structure to Chemical Properties 76-109
8 Relation of Structure to Chemical Properties 76-109
9 Relation of Structure to Chemical Properties 76-109
10 Ara Sınav
11 Additives for Plastics 124-157
12 Additives for Plastics 124-157
13 Principles of the Processing of Plastics 158-183
14 Principles of the Processing of Plastics 158-183
15 Principles of Product Design 184-204
16 Final Examination

Sources

Course Book 1. Byrdson, J.A., Plastics Materials, Butterworth-Heinemann, 7 th Edition, (1999).

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 1 20
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses X
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, science, and chemistry engineering-specific subjects, and gains the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to complex engineering problems. X
2 Gains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex chemical engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analysis and modeling methods for these purposes. X
3 Gains the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; applies modern design methods for this purpose. X
4 Develops, selects, and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in chemical engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively. X
5 Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes results, and interprets them for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the chemical engineering discipline. X
6 Gaining the ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually. X
7 Communicates effectively in both spoken and written Turkish and gains proficiency in at least one foreign language. Writes effective reports, understands written reports, and prepares design and production reports. Gains the ability to make effective presentations and give and receive clear and understandable instructions. X
8 Gains awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; accesses information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews themselves. X
9 Acts in accordance with ethical principles, gains awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities; acquires knowledge of the standards used in chemical engineering practices. X
10 Gains knowledge about business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management. Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation, and is knowledgeable about sustainable development. X
11 Has knowledge of the impacts of chemical engineering practices on health, environment, and safety at universal and societal levels, as well as the issues reflected in the engineering field of the era. Is aware of the legal implications of engineering solutions.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 1 12 12
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 15 15
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 123