COURSE UNIT TITLE

: POLYMERS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MME 4713 POLYMERS COMPULSORY 3 0 0 5

Offered By

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASISTANT PROFESSOR AYLIN ZIYLAN

Offered to

Metallurgical and Materials 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 search the story of a selected polymeric material from its raw materials to the final product and then share it with their classmates via oral presentations. 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 Introduction to the course, Basic Concepts
2 Classification of Polymers 2.1 According to their chain structure: Linear, branched, cross-linked polymers 2.2 According to their origin: Natural, semisynthetic, synthetic polymers
3 Behaviour of Polymers Against Heat 3.1 Thermosets, thermoplastics 3.2 Glass transition temperature 3.3 Maximum use temperature
4 Methods of Thermal analysis: DSC, TGA, DTA
5 Synthesis of Polymers 5.1 Step-growth polymerization 5.2 Addition polymerization
6 Molecular Weight Distrubition of Polymers 6.1 Molecular weight determination methods: SEC, MALDI Mass Spectroscopy
7 1st Midterm
8 Shaping of Thermoplastics 8.1 Extrusion 8.2 Injection 8.3 Vacuum molding 8.4 Blow molding 8.5 Rotational molding
9 Shaping of Thermosets 9.1 Compression molding 9.2 Transfer moldind 9.3 Injection 9.4 Casting
10 Mechanical Properties of Polymers 10.1 Elastic deformation 10.2 Viscous deformation 10.3 Visco-elastic deformation
11 Mechanical Properties of Polymers Continued 11.1 Stress-strain 11.2 Plastic yield 11.3 Creep
12 2nd Midterm
13 Impact of Polymers on Environment
14 Short Oral Presentations Related to Homework Assignments

Recomended or Required Reading

Polimer Teknolojisi Prof.Dr.Mehmet Saçak Gazi Kitabevi Ankara 2005

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, exams, homework and its oral presentations

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE1 MIDTERM EXAM 1
2 MTE2 MIDTERM EXAM 2
3 ASG ASSIGNMENT
4 FIN FINAL EXAM
5 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE1*0.175+MTE2 *0.175+ASG *0.15+FIN * 0.50
6 RST RESIT
7 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE1*0.175+MTE2 *0.175+ASG *0.15+RST * 0.50


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Midterms: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Homework and Its Short Oral Presentation: LO1, LO3, LO5, LO6
Final: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO6

Language of Instruction

English

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

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 3 36
Preparing assignments 1 15 15
Preparation for final exam 1 15 15
Preparation for midterm exam 2 10 20
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 2 24
Midterm 2 1,5 3
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 115

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12
LO.142223
LO.242223
LO.3422234
LO.442223
LO.54422
LO.644

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