CKS301 Polymer Technology

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit CEYHAN FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Code CKS301
Name Polymer Technology
Term 2019-2020 Academic Year
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. ERSAN EYİLER
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. ERSAN EYİLER (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

1. To give information about basic concepts related to polymers and polymerization, 2. To give knowledge about polymerization reactions and methods

Course Content

Basic concepts related to polymers and polymerization. Condensation and addition polymerizations. Free radical vinyl polymerization. Ionic polymerization. Examples for some polymers produced in large scale. Reinforced polymers. Extrusion. Extrusion based processes. Moulding.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learn the most important monomers and determination of their polymerization types
LO02 Predict the final polymer products of the reactants
LO03 Predict the appropriate polymerization method for producing intended polymer
LO04 Have an ability to follow literature
LO05 Understand scientific articles and try to find the final results
LO06 Have information about reinforced polymers, extrusion and extrusion base (and other) processes and calculations
LO07 Have knowledge about polymer characterization
LO08 Have knowledge about industrial scale production of polymers


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Student become equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering 5
PLO02 - Students gain a command of basic concepts, theories and principles in chemical engineering 4
PLO03 - Students are able to design and carry out experiments in the basic fields of chemical engineering, and interpret the results and the data obtained from the experiments 5
PLO04 - Students become equipped with a variety of skills and knowledge regarding engineering techniques 4
PLO05 - Students are able to design a system, component or process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, and sustainability limits. 2
PLO06 - Students independently review and learn the applications in an enterprise, make a critical assessment of the problems faced with, formulate problems and propose solutions by selecting the proper technique 2
PLO07 - Students take initiative in identification, design, development and use of a product or production process 2
PLO08 - Students become aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew 3
PLO09 - Students use Turkish effectively for technical or non-technical topics orally or in wirtten form, and at least one foreign language 3
PLO10 - Students become effective in using computer, computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation 3
PLO11 - Students have good communicatino skills with a tendency to work in teams, and are able to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team 3
PLO12 - Students become aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, as well as being inquisitive and innovative 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Basic description and classification of polymers Lecture notes
2 Macromolecular ordinary, primer and seconder bounds, intermolecular ordinary Lecture notes
3 Types of polymer molecular weight and determination methods, polydispersity Lecture notes
4 Free radical polymerization, ionic polymerization Lecture notes
5 Lineer condensation polymerization, cinetics and molecular weight control Lecture notes
6 Bulk and solution polymerization processes and industrial applications Lecture notes
7 Suspansion and emulsion polymerization processes and applications Lecture notes
8 Mid-Term Exam Lecture notes
9 Polymer characterization and determination methods Lecture notes
10 Polymer solutions and thermodynamics Lecture notes
11 Polymer Flow Models Lecture notes
12 Structural, physical and mechanical properties of polymers Lecture notes
13 Polymer composites, nanocomposites and applications Lecture notes
14 Properties of semiconductor and conductor polymers and applications Lecture notes
15 Properties of semiconductor and conductor polymers and applications Lecture notes
16 Term Exams Lecture notes
17 Term Exams Lecture notes


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 50 20
1. Project / Design 25 10
1. Homework 25 10
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 20 20
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload (Hour) 134
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,36
ECTS 5 ECTS

Update Time: 21.04.2025 11:02