Syllabus ( ME 414 )
Basic information | ||||||
Course title: | Polymer Materials and Polymer Processing Techniques | |||||
Course code: | ME 414 | |||||
Lecturer: | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emel KURAM | |||||
ECTS credits: | 5 | |||||
GTU credits: | 3 () | |||||
Year, Semester: | 4, Fall and Spring | |||||
Level of course: | First Cycle (Undergraduate) | |||||
Type of course: | Elective | |||||
Language of instruction: | English | |||||
Mode of delivery: | Face to face , Lab work | |||||
Pre- and co-requisites: | ME 211 (minimum DD) ME 321 (minimum DD) | |||||
Professional practice: | No | |||||
Purpose of the course: | To provide basic knowledge on the properties of polymers and polymer processing. | |||||
Learning outcomes | ||||||
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Capability of choosing polymers according to usage area by considering the properties of polymer materials.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
- Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
- Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to use information technologies effectively.
- An ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
- Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself.
- Being familiar with multivariate mathematics and differential equations, statistics and optimization, using this knowledge to develop models describing problems in mechanical engineering mathematically; be able to solve mechanical engineering problems using computer programming and computational methods; ability to use design and analysis programs related to mechanical engineering.
Method of assessment
- Written exam
- Homework assignment
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Capability of choosing processing techniques for different polymeric products by learning polymer processing techniques.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
- Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
- An ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
- Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself.
- Information about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Method of assessment
- Written exam
- Homework assignment
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Capability of explaining the relationships between raw material properties, process conditions and product properties.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
- Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
- Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself.
- Information about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Method of assessment
- Written exam
- Homework assignment
Assessment | ||
Method of assessment | Week number | Weight (%) |
Mid-terms: | 8 | 30 |
Other in-term studies: | 0 | |
Project: | 0 | |
Homework: | 4, 7, 11, 13 | 20 |
Quiz: | 0 | |
Final exam: | 16 | 50 |
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