CHEM456 POLYMER CHEMISTRY II
| Course Code: | 2340456 |
| 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: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course provides knowledge on thermal properties, solubility, analysis/testing, and mechanical properties of polymers, measurement of molecular weight and size of polymers, diffusion and permeation of gas and vapors in polymers/controlled release of functional molecules from polymers, effect of additives on polymers and selection of polymers for special applications
Course Content
Introductory information about polymer characterization in solution and in bulk. Polymer conformation and configuration, polymer solutions, molecular weight determinations, thermal, mechanical, physical properties, polymer crystallization, morphology in solid state, polymer structure - property relations.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students who sucessfully pass this course will have knowledge on the following topics:
1. Chemical Structure of Polymers
2. Physical Structure of Polymers
3. Thermal Properties of Polymers
4. Solubility of Polymers
5. Measurement of Molecular Weight and Size
6. Analysis and Testing of Polymers
7. Mechanical Properties of Polymers
8. Diffusion and Permeation of Gas and Vapors in Polymers /Controlled Release of Functional Molecules from Polymers
9. Effect of Additives on Polymers
10. Selection of Polymers for Special Applications
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