PST502 POLYMER SCIENCE & TECHN. LABORATORY

Course Code:8620502
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:
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

Experiments on the synthesis of polymers (solution polymerization of styrene, anionic ring opening polymerization of caprolactam, interfacaial polymerization, emulsion polymerization, urea-formaldehyde resins, alkyd resins,etc.) polymer compounding and processing (injection molding, compression molding, thermoforming, rotational molding, calendering,etc.), project studies.


Course Content

Experiments on the synthesis, Characterization of polymers. Polymer compounding and processing. Project studies. (S)


Course Learning Outcomes


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Graduates gain wide range of knowledge in basic science and engineering fields related to polymer science and technology.
2Graduates can grasp the interactions of the multidisciplinary fields related to their field and can utilize the knowledge from other multidisciplinary fields.
3Graduates reach up-to-date scientific and technologic knowledge in the field of polymer science and technology and using this knowledge they can gain ability to conduct research and development activities.
4Graduates follow the latest scientific and industrial developments in polymer field and develop life-long learning habits.
5Graduates communicate the outcomes of their research activities effectively using Turkish and English languages.
6Graduates follow ethical standards for their occupation, research, and publications.

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