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
#	Program Qualifications / Competencies	1	2	3	4	5
1	Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, engineering fundamentals, computing, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline; the ability to use this knowledge in the solution of complex engineering problems.
2	The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem.
3	The ability to design creative solutions for complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
4	The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, with an awareness of their limitations.
5	The ability to use research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems, including literature search, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.
6	Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the scope of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
7	Acting in accordance with engineering professional principles, knowledge of ethical responsibility; awareness of acting impartially without discrimination on any grounds and being inclusive of diversity.
8	The ability to work effectively individually and in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid) as a team member or leader.
9	"The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, considering the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession).
10	Knowledge of practices in business life such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
11	The ability to engage in life-long learning, including independent and continuous learning, adapting to new and emerging technologies, and thinking inquisitively regarding technological changes.

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