Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
6MEMS906Polymer Materials3+0+03521.10.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Metallurgical and Materials Science Engineering
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Importance of polymeric materials, investigation of techniques used in definition of traditional and advanced engineering plastics, production and characterisation of polymeric materials and introduction of the application areas, giving knowledge about scientific investigations and developments on industrial applications make the aim of this lesson.
Course Content Introduction to polymeric materials, Classification of polymers, Polymerisation and copolymerisation, Structure of the polymers and chemical bonding, Amorphous and Crystal Structure of polymers, Melting and glass transition temperature of polymers, Physical and chemical modifications of polymers, Using additive materials in polymers, Thermal and physical properties, of polymers Mechanical properties, Production Methods of Polymers.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof. ENGİN AÇIKALIN engin.acikalin@gedik.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Crawford, R.J., Plastics Engineering, The Queens University of Belfast, Department of Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering, Butterworth-Heineman, 2002
Chanda, M, Roy, S. K.; Plastics Technology Handbook, Taylor&Francis Group, 2007
Course Notes Explanation

Course Category
Engineering %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 5 70
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 116

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Identify the types of polymeric materials
2 Explain the production methods of polymeric materials.
3 Identify chemical, physical and mechanical properties of polymers.
4 Identify properties of additive materials used on polymeric materials.
5 Explain technological applications and developments of polymers.
6 Explain crystallization mechanisms, bond structure and effects of the material properties.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 History of Polymers and Introduction to polymeric materials
2 Organic compounds, Functional Groups in Organic Compounds and Names of Organic Compounds
3 Classification of Polymers
4 Mechanisms of Polymerisation: Condensation and Free Radical Polymerisation
5 Stereochemistry and crystal structure of polymers
6 Thermal Behavior of Polymers
7 Molecular mass of polymers and determination methods
8 MIDTERM EXAM
9 Production methods of polymers: Homogeneous polymerizations
10 Production methods of polymers: Heterogeneous polymerizations
11 Mechanical properties of polymers
12 Characterization methods of polymers
13 Production methods of polymers
14 Polymer additives and Degradation of Polymers
15 Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 5 5 5
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6

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