CHEM455 POLYMER CHEMISTRY I
| Course Code: | 2340455 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 7.5 |
| Department: | Chemistry |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. İREM EREL GÖKTEPE |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course aims to provide introductory knowledge on the classification, physical and chemical properties of polymers, mechanism of polymerization, polymerization techniques, modification and analysis of polymers.
Course Content
A comprehensive course in high polymer chemistry. Polymer chains and characterization methods. Statistics and kinetics of polymerization reaction. Structure and property relations of bulk polymers. Properties of commercial polymers.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students who sucessfully pass this course will have knowledge on the following topics:
- The history of polymer science.
- Classification of polymers based on their molecular weight, formation, shapes, geometrical arrangement, solid state structure, composition, behaviour against temperature.
- Intermolecular forces among polymer chains.
- Factors affecting glass transition and melting temperature.
- Molecular weight of polymers.
- Mechanism and kinetics of step-growth polymerization.
- Mechanism and kinetics of chain-growth polymerization: radical, cationic and anionic polymerization.
- Mechanism of coordination polymerization.
- Mechanism and kinetics of step-growth and chain-growth copolymerization.
- Modification of polymers through chemical reactions.
- Polymerization techniques: Bulk, Solution, Suspension, Emulsion Polymerization.
- Testing and analysis of polymers using FTIR, UV-Visible, fluorescence, 1H NMR, DSC, TGA.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Capable of designing solutions for a problem defined with a purpose by taking experimental steps, performing experiments, using standard and modern instruments, analysing data, interpreting results. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Capable of using modern methods and computational tools necessary for chemistry applications. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Capable of doing both disciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Capable of acting independently, taking initiatives and having analytical thinking skills. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Capable of using mathematics, physics and biology knowledge to solve chemistry problems. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Capable of grasping the importance of lifelong learning, following the developments in science and technology and on contemporary issues for self development | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Capable of working individually and making independent decisions, expressing own ideas verbally and non-verbally. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Capable of having professional and ethical responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Competent in a foreign language to follow latest technological developments in chemistry. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Capable of following the developments in chemistry both at national and international level. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Capable of doing laboratory experiments, in a green and sustainable way, without harming humans, environment and nature, and taking the necessary precautions to reduce the harmful chemicals and waste. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Capable of explaining the differences between chemistry and chemical engineering education and job descriptions at various levels including students, society and the industry. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution