ECTS - Polymer Science and Technology
Polymer Science and Technology (MATE466) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Polymer Science and Technology | MATE466 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 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 | Natural & Applied Sciences Master's Degree |
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| Learning and Teaching Strategies | . |
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| Course Objectives | To teach synthesis, characterization, and properties of polymers in order to understand the fundamental principles of polymers. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Classification of polymers, polymerization, types of polymerization, characterization of polymers, characterization methods, amorphous, crystalline and elastomer state of polymers. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | The Origins of Polymer Science and the Polymer Industry, Basic Definitions and Nomenclature | Related pages of the given sources |
| 2 | Principles of Polymerization, Classification of Polymerization Reactions | Related pages of the given sources |
| 3 | Characterization of Polymers | Related pages of the given sources |
| 4 | Phase Structure and Morphology of Bulk Polymers | Related pages of the given sources |
| 5 | The Amorphous State | Related pages of the given sources |
| 6 | The Crystalline State | Related pages of the given sources |
| 7 | Midterm 1 | |
| 8 | Multicomponent Polymer Systems | Related pages of the given sources |
| 9 | Properties of Bulk Polymers, Elastic Deformation, Viscoelasticity, Elastomers | Related pages of the given sources |
| 10 | Yield and Crazing | Related pages of the given sources |
| 11 | Fracture and Toughening | Related pages of the given sources |
| 12 | Polymer Composites, Introduction to Composite Materials | Related pages of the given sources |
| 13 | Introduction to Electrical Properties | Related pages of the given sources |
| 14 | Polymer Electronics | Related pages of the given sources |
| 15 | Additional Course | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Other Sources | 1. Introduction to Polymers, R. J. Young, P. A. Lovell, 3rd Edition, CRC Press, 2011. |
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| 2. Polymer Science and Technology, 3rd Ed. Joel R. Fried, 2013. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
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| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 10 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 20 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 5 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| 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 | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Obtain an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. | |||||
| 2 | Obtain an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. | |||||
| 3 | Obtain an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. | |||||
| 4 | Obtain an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. | |||||
| 5 | Obtain an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. | |||||
| 6 | Obtain an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. | |||||
| 7 | Obtain an ability to communicate effectively. | |||||
| 8 | Obtain an understanding the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context and recognition of the responsibilities for social problems. | |||||
| 9 | Obtain the recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. | |||||
| 10 | Obtain a knowledge of contemporary engineering issues. | |||||
| 11 | Obtain an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. | |||||
| 12 | Obtain skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies. | |||||
| 13 | Obtain an ability to make methodological scientific research. | |||||
| 14 | Obtain an ability to produce, report and present an original or known scientific body of knowledge. | |||||
| 15 | Obtain an ability to defend an originally produced idea. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
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| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||