• Basic information
• Learning outcomes
• Contents
• Assessment
• Workload

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Grasp the fundamentals of polymer chemistry, including polymerization mechanisms and polymerization conditions.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Materials Science and Engineering
   2. Formulate and solve advanced engineering problems
   3. Acquire scientific knowledge
   4. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
2. Explain the responds of crystalline materials under stress

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Embrace modern methods and tools in the field of materials science and engineering
   2. Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
   3. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
   4. Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge.

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
3. Explain the basics of physical and mechanical properties polymers.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Materials Science and Engineering
   2. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology

   Method of assessment

   1. Homework assignment
   2. Seminar/presentation
4. Interpret the experimental results about polymer molecular weight

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Materials Science and Engineering
   2. Review the literature critically pertaining to his/her research projects, and connect the earlier literature to his/her own results
   3. Acquire scientific knowledge
   4. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
   5. Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
   3. Seminar/presentation
   4. Term paper
5. Describe the elastic deformations of crystalline materials

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Embrace modern methods and tools in the field of materials science and engineering
   2. Design and conduct research projects independently
   3. Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge.

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
6. Comprehend plastic deformations of single crystal metal and its alloys

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Embrace modern methods and tools in the field of materials science and engineering
   2. Design and conduct research projects independently
   3. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
   4. Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge.

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
7. Analyse deformations of polycrystal metallic materials

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Materials Science and Engineering
   2. Embrace modern methods and tools in the field of materials science and engineering
   3. Acquire scientific knowledge
   4. Design and conduct research projects independently
   5. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
   6. Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge.

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment

Contents
Week 1:	Introduction: Basic concepts and definitions, classification of polymers, nomeculature of polymers, molecular weight and its distribution
Week 2:	Polymerization mechanisms: Chain polymerization, free radical polymerization, cationic and anionic polymerization
Week 3:	Polymerization mechanisms: Step- growth polymerization, ring-opening polymerization, coordination polymerization
Week 4:	Copolymerization
Week 5:	Chemical bonding and polymer structure
Week 6:	Thermal transitions in polymers
Week 7:	Polymer molecular weight and determination methods
Week 8:	Elastomers, thermosets and thermoplastics structure and properties
Week 9:	Midterm
Week 10:	Polymerization techniques
Week 11:	Solution properties of polymers
Week 12:	Mechanical properties of polymers
Week 13:	Polymer Viscoelasticity
Week 14:	Presentations
Week 15*:	General review.
Week 16*:	Final
Textbooks and materials:	Polymer Science and Technology, Robert O. Ebewele, CRC Press, New York 2000
Recommended readings:	1)Introduction to Polymers, R.J. Young and P. A. Lowell, Stanley Thornes, 2nd edition 2)Polymer Science & Technology, Joel R. Fried, Prentice Hall, 2nd edition 3)Polimer Kimyası, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Saçak, Gazi Yayınevi, 5. baskı
	* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.

Assessment
Method of assessment	Week number	Weight (%)
Mid-terms:	9	35
Other in-term studies:	0	0
Project:	14	10
Homework:	3,6,7,11,13	10
Quiz:	0	0
Final exam:	16	45
	Total weight:	(%)

Workload
Activity	Duration (Hours per week)	Total number of weeks	Total hours in term
Courses (Face-to-face teaching):	3	14
Own studies outside class:	3	14
Practice, Recitation:	0	0
Homework:	6	5
Term project:	10	4
Term project presentation:	3	1
Quiz:	0	0
Own study for mid-term exam:	10	1
Mid-term:	2	1
Personal studies for final exam:	10	1
Final exam:	3	1
		Total workload:
		Total ECTS credits:	*
	* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25. (1 ECTS = 25 work hours)