COURSE UNIT TITLE

: POLYMER CHEMISTRY

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
TKS 4004 POLYMER CHEMISTRY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 3

Offered By

Textile Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASISTANT PROFESSOR AYLIN ALBAYRAK

Offered to

Textile Engineering

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to introduce the sudents polymers that are widely used in every aspect of our lives. Besides basic concepts, mechanical properties of polymers and methods used for the production of the final products will be discussed. Also, students will be asked to create a team and select a topic related to polymers used in textile industry and then give an oral presentation to their classmates. Their evaluations will affect the success of the student.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Comprehend basic knowledge of polymers.
2   Interpret the structure-property relationship of polymers.
3   Predict how a polymer product is produced when came across it.
4   Interpret the mechanical properties of polymers.
5   Explain and discuss the topics they have searched via oral presentations.
6   Discuss the impacts of polymers on environment, economy and social life.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 1. Introduction to the course, Basic Concepts
2 2. Classification of Polymers 2.1 According to their chain structure: Linear, branched, cross-linked polymers 2.2 According to their origin: Natural, semi-synthetic, synthetic polymers
3 3. Behaviour of Polymers Against Heat 3.1 Thermosets, thermoplastics 3.2 Glass transition temperature 3.3 Maximum use temperature
4 4. Methods of Thermal analysis 4.1 DSC, TGA, DTA
5 5. Synthesis of Polymers 5.1 Step-growth polymerization 5.2 Addition polymerization
6 6. Molecular Weight Distrubition of Polymers 6.1 Molecular weight determination methods: SEC
7 7. Shaping of Thermoplastics 7.1 Extrusion 7.2 Injection 7.3 Vacuum molding 7.4 Blow molding 7.5 Rotational molding
8 8. Shaping of Thermosets 8.1 Compression molding 8.2 Transfer moldind 8.3 Injection 8.4 Casting
9 9. Mechanical Properties of Polymers 9.1 Elastic deformation 9.2 Viscous deformation 9.3 Visco-elastic deformation
10 10. Impact of Polymers on Environment
11 1st Midterm
12 12. Oral Presentations and Their Evaluations
13 13. Oral Presentations and Their Evaluations
14 14. Oral Presentations and Their Evaluations

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s): Polimer Teknolojisi Prof.Dr.Mehmet Saçak Gazi Kitabevi Ankara 2005

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, exams and student oral presentations

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 PRC PRACTICE
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE*0.30+PRC *0.20+FIN * 0.50
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE*0.30+PRC *0.20+RST * 0.50

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Midterm: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Oral Presentation: LO1, LO3, LO5, LO6
Final: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO6

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

e-mail: aylin.albayrak@deu.edu.tr
tel: 0 232 3017483

Office Hours

Thursday 9:00-10:15

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 10 3 30
Preparation before/after weekly lectures 14 1 14
Preparation for Mid-term Exam 1 10 10
Preparation for Final Exam 1 10 10
Preparing Presentations 1 10 10
Final 1 2 2
Mid-term 1 1,5 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 78

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11
LO.142222
LO.242222
LO.342222
LO.4422222
LO.53324
LO.62224

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