Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE / MMZ512 - METARLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING

Code: MMZ512 Course Title: ADVANCED POLYMER TECHNOLOGY Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department METARLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer BÜLENT KURT (bkurt@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
the aim of this course is to teach importance of polymeric materials, investigation of techniques used in definition of traditional and advanced engineering plastics, production and characterization of polymeric materials and introduction of the application areas, scientific investigations and developments on industrial applications.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Students will be able to explain types of polymeric materials PO-1 Students will get information by doing research in the field of Engineering, evaluate the information, interpret and apply.
Performance Project
Term Paper
LO-2 Students will be able to explain the production methods of polymeric materials. PO-7 Students will share their work process and the results in writing or verbally.
PO-8 Students will observe the social, scientific and ethical values.
Performance Project
Term Paper
LO-3 Students will be able to define chemical, physical and mechanical properties of polymers PO-1 Students will get information by doing research in the field of Engineering, evaluate the information, interpret and apply.
PO-5 Students are aware of new and emerging practice of the profession, examine them and learn when necessary.
PO-6 Students develop methods to solve a defined problem and apply innovative methods in technology solutions.
Performance Project
Term Paper
LO-4 Students will be able to explain technological applications and developments of polymers PO-3 Students fictions engineering problems, develop methods to solve and apply innovative methods in solution.
PO-5 Students are aware of new and emerging practice of the profession, examine them and learn when necessary.
Performance Project
Term Paper
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
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.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to polymeric materials Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods(Distance Education)
2 classification of polymers Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods(Distance Education)
3 The polymerization and copolymerization Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods(Distance Education)
4 Structure of polymers, chemical affiliates Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods(Distance Education)
5 Amorphous and crystalline structure of polymers Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods(Distance Education)
6 Melting and glass transition temperatures of polymers Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods(Distance Education)
7 Physical and chemical modification of polymers Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods(Distance Education)
8 mid-term exam
9 The additives used in polymers materials (soil and reinforcement, plasticizers, UV, flame retardants, colorants, etc ...) Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods(Distance Education)
10 Thermal and physical properties of polymers Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods(Distance Education)
11 Thermal and physical properties of polymers Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods(Distance Education)
12 Polymers mechanical (elastic, plastic and viscoelastic) properties Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods(Distance Education)
13 Polymer production methods (injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, casting, etc ...) Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods(Distance Education)
14 Presentations of student groups Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods(Distance Education)
15 Presentations of student groups Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods(Distance Education)
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 R. J. Young and P. A. Lovell, Introduction to Polymers, Chapman & Hall, London, 2nd Edition, 1991.
Required Course instruments and materials
Computer, Projection

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 5 14 70
       b) Search in internet/Library 0
       c) Performance Project 3 14 42
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 4 2 8
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 3 8 24
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 190