METE453 POLYMER MATERIALS
| Course Code: | 5700453 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
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| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course is designed to provide a conceptual framework for understanding especially the mechanical and thermal behavior of three basic classes of polymers; thermoplastics, thermosets and elastomers by emphasizing important relationships among their chemical and physical structure; including effects of compounding, reinforcing and processing. In order to strengthen this goal their selection in engineering design is compared with metallic alloys and ceramics by indicating their advantages and/or deficiencies.
Course Content
Relationships between structure, properties and processing of polymer materials. Effects of compounding, reinforcing and processing on the behavior of three basic classes of polymers; thermoplastics, thermosets and elastomers. Polymer blends and composites. Materials selection during design of polymer components for strength, stiffness, toughness, resistance to fatigue, creep, and hostile environments. Comprehensive comparison of the behavior of polymer materials with metals and ceramics.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering;
- Ability to design, analyze and interpret data;
- Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs;
- Ability to identify, to formulate, and solve engineering problems;
- Ability to understand professional and ethical responsibility;
- Ability to communicate effectively;
- Ability to understand the impact of engineering solutions in global and societal context;
- Ability to acknowledge contemporary issues;
- Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
- Ability to apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four major elements of the field to solve materials and/or process selection and design problems.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Knowledge of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements of the field; structure, properties, processing and performance related to material systems | ✔ | |||
| 9 | An ability to apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four major elements of the field to solve materials and/or process selection and design problems | ✔ | |||