PST501 POLYMER CHEMISTRY
| Course Code: | 8620501 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Polymer Science and Technology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. İREM EREL GÖKTEPE |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
To learn the basic concepts in polymer chemistry (mechanisms of polymerization reactions, polymerization kinetics, methods for characterization of polymers, polymer reactions, polymer solutions, ....) and constitute a background for more advanced polymer lectures.
Course Content
Polymerization and Copolymerization. Characterization of Polymers. Bulk and solution properties of polymers. Manufacturing methods, properties and uses of commodity plastics, elastomers and fibers. Some specialty polymers and their uses. (F)
Course Learning Outcomes
The students should obtain a broad knowledge about basics of polymer chemistry (synthesis, structure, properties, characterization).