Ders Tanıtım Bilgileri (İngilizce)
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DERS TANITIM BİLGİLERİ (İNGİLİZCE)
Course Information
Course Name
Code
Semester
Theory
(Saat/Hafta)
Plastics
Materials
Prequisites
Course
Language
Couse Type
Mode of
Delivery (face to
face, distance
learning)
Learning and
Teaching
Strategies
Instructor(s)
Course
Objective
CEAC
431
Fall
3
Learning
Outcomes
Application
(Saat/hafta)
Laboratuary
(hours/week)
National
Credit
ECTS
3
5
English
Elective
Face to Face
Discussion, Question and Answer
Asst. Prof. Dr. Seha Tirkeş
The course will provide the student the historical development of plastics and general
methods of preparation of them. In addition to these, the chemical structure and
property relationships, individual classes of plastics, applications and processing
methods will be explained.
 Definition of polymers;
 Distinguishing one type of polymer compound from another based on its chemical
structure
 Identify the polymer preparation methods
 Chemical structure and property relationships
 Identify the processing methods of plastics
 A knowledge of principles of product design
 A knowledge about additives
Course Content
The Historical Development of Plastics Materials, The Chemical Nature of Plastics,
States of Aggregation in Polymers, Relation of Structure to Thermal and Mechanical
Properties, Relation of Structure to Chemical Properties, Additives for Plastics,
Principles of Product Design, Principles of the Processing of Plastics
References
Course Book: Byrdson, J.A., "Plastics Materials ", Butterworth-Heinemann, 7th Edition,
(1999).
Weekly Course outline
Weeks
1. Week
Topics
(i) The Historical Development of Plastics
Materials
Pre-study
(i)
1-18
Ders Tanıtım Bilgileri (İngilizce)
2. Week
(i) The Chemical Nature of Plastics
(i)
19-42
3. Week
(i) The Chemical Nature of Plastics
(i)
19-42
4. Week
(i) States of Aggregation in Polymers
(i)
43-58
5. Week
(i) Relation of Structure to Thermal and
Mechanical Properties
(i) Relation of Structure to Thermal and
Mechanical Properties
(i) Relation of Structure to Chemical
Properties
(i) Relation of Structure to Chemical
Properties
(i) Relation of Structure to Chemical
Properties
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
(i)
59-75
(i)
59-75
(i)
76-109
(i)
76-109
(i)
76-109
10.Week
(i) Additives for Plastics
(i)
124-157
11.Week
(i) Additives for Plastics
(i)
124-157
12. Week
(i) Additives for Plastics
(i)
124-157
13. Week
(i) Principles of the Processing of Plastics
(i)
158-183
14. Week
(i) Principles of the Processing of Plastics
(i)
158-183
15. Week
(i) Principles of Product Design
(i)
184-204
16. Week
(i) Principles of Product Design
(i)
184-204
6. Week
7. Week
8. Week
9. Week
FINAL EXAMINATION
Assessment methods
Course Activities
Attendance
Laboratory
Number
Percentage %
2
Ders Tanıtım Bilgileri (İngilizce)
Application
Field Activities
Specific Practical Training (if any)
Assignments
Presentation
Projects
Seminars
Midterms
Final Exam
1
20
1
1
30
50
100
50
50
100
Total
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade success
Percentage of final exam contributing grade success
Total
3
Course Category
Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Management
Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses
Workload and ECTS Calculation
Activities
Number
Duration
(Hours)
Total Work Load
Course Duration (x16)
Laboratory
Application (Quizzes)
Specific practical training (if any)
Field Activities
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work,
reinforcement, ect)
Presentation / Seminar Preparation
Projects
Homework assignment
Midterms ( Study duration )
Final ( Study duration )
Total Workload
16
3
48
16
3
48
1
15
15
1
1
15
35
15
25
151
Matrix of the Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes
Contribution Level*
Ders Tanıtım Bilgileri (İngilizce)
1
2
1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to
solve chemical engineering and applied chemistry problems.
2. An ability to analyze and model a domain specific problem, identify and define
the appropriate requirements for its solution.
3. An ability to design, implement and evaluate a chemical engineering system or
a system component to meet specified requirements.
4. An ability to use the modern techniques and engineering tools necessary for
chemical engineering practices.
5. An ability to acquire, analyze and interpret data to understand chemical
engineering and applied chemistry requirements.
6. The ability to demonstrate the necessary organizational and business skills to
work effectively in inter/inner disciplinary teams or individually.
3
4
5
X
X
X
X
X
X
7. An ability to communicate effectively in Turkish and English.
8. Recognition of the need for, and the ability to access information, to follow
recent developments in science and technology and to engage in life-long
learning.
9. An understanding of professional, legal, ethical and social issues and
responsibilities in chemical engineering and applied chemistry
10. Skills in project and risk management, awareness about importance of
entrepreneurship, innovation and long-term development, and recognition of
international standards and methodologies.
1: Lowest, 2: Low, 3: Average, 4: High, 5: Highest
4
X
X
X
X