COURSE UNIT TITLE

: POLYMERS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ELECTIVE

Offered By

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AYLIN ZIYLAN

Offered to

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of polymers that are widely used in all areas of our lives. In addition, it is aimed that students will be able to discuss the effects of these materials on the environment, economy and social life through presentation.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Comprehend the basic polymer knowledge.
2   Interpret the structure-property relationship of polymers.
3   Predict how a polymer product is produced when came across it.
4   Have knowledge about the mechanical properties of polymers.
5   Explain and discuss the topics they have searched via oral/poster presentations.
6   Discuss the impacts of polymers on the 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 8.6 3D-Printing
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 11.4 Dynamic mechanical analysis
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, oral/poster presentations

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE1 MIDTERM EXAM 1
2 MTE2 MIDTERM EXAM 2
3 ASG1 ASSIGNMENT 1
4 ASG2 ASSIGNMENT 2
5 RPT REPORT
6 PRS PRESENTATION
7 FINS FINAL EXAM
8 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE1 * 0.15 + MTE2 * 0.15 + ASG1 * 0.075 + ASG2 * 0.075 + RPT * 0.075 + PRS * 0.075 + FIN * 0.40
9 RST RESIT
10 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE1 * 0.15 + MTE2 * 0.15 + ASG1 * 0.075 + ASG2 * 0.075 + RPT * 0.075 + PRS * 0.075 + RST * 0.40


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

LO1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 will be evaluated by exams.
LO1, 2, 3 and 4 will be evaluated by assignments.
LO5 and 6 will be evaluated by oral/poster presentations.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

Lectures and examinations are carried out with respect to regulation of Engineering Faculty of Dokuz Eylul University, named "Principles of Education and Examination Practice".
If the homework and reports are cited without reference directly from another source or quoted directly from other students, the relevant study is excluded from the evaluation.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

E-mail: aylin.albayrak@deu.edu.tr
Tel: 0 232 3017483

Office Hours

The student counseling hours are stated in the weekly course schedule at the door of the academic staff.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 3 36
Preparing assignments 2 10 20
Preparation for final exam 1 15 15
Preparation for midterm exam 2 10 20
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 1 12
Preparing presentations 1 10 10
Midterm 2 1,5 4
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 119

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.33234
LO.442223
LO.53422
LO.644

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