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	Gains sufficient knowledge in subjects specific to mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering disciplines; gains the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields to solve complex engineering problems.
2	Defines, formulates, and solves complex engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3	Designs a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods.
4	Selects and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering applications; gains the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5	Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, and analyzes and interprets the results for studying complex engineering problems or research topics specific to engineering disciplines.
6	Works effectively in both disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; gains the ability to work individually.
7	Develops effective oral and written communication skills; acquires proficiency in at least one foreign language; writes effective reports and understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, delivers effective presentations, and gives and receives clear and understandable instructions.
8	Develops awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; gains access to information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews oneself.
9	Acts in accordance with ethical principles, takes professional and ethical responsibility, and possesses knowledge of standards used in engineering applications.
10	Gains knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develops awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; possesses knowledge of sustainable development.
11	Gains knowledge of the impacts of engineering applications on health, environment, and safety in universal and societal dimensions, and the issues reflected in contemporary engineering fields; develops awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12	Gains the ability to work in both thermal and mechanical systems fields, including the design and implementation of such systems.

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