METE460 ENGINEERING WITH POLYMERS

Course Code:5700460
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
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. CEVDET KAYNAK
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

After successfully completing this course the student will be able to;

  • Explain the behaviour (stiffness, strength, toughness, fracture, thermal and environmental resistance) of engineering polymers by emphasizing important relationships among their chemical and physical structure, compounding, reinforcing and processing.
  • Recognize different behaviour of polymers and metals by comparing the advantages and deficiencies of each other in design.
  • Perform engineering design using polymers via term-project team work.

Course Content

Review of engineering polymers and their processes. Effects of compounding, reinforcing and processing on the behavior of engineering polymer components. Materials selection and design for strength, stiffness, toughness, resistance to fatigue, creep, hostile environments and wear. Advantages and deficiencies compared with metallic alloys.


Course Learning Outcomes

  • Ability to identify, to formulate, and solve engineering problems;
  • Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools;
  • Knowledge of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements of the polymeric materials; structure, properties, processing and performance;
  • 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
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1An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2An 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
3An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4An 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
5An 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
6An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
8Knowledge of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements of the field; structure, properties, processing and performance related to material systems
9An 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