PST503 POLYMER PHYSICS
| Course Code: | 8620503 |
| 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. NECATİ ÖZKAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the students will be able to understand the basic concepts in polymer physics.
Course Content
Single chain conformation, polymer melts, solution, gelation, segregation. Dynamics of chains, entanglement effects. Self-consistent field and random phase approximation. Renormalization group and fractal concepts. (R)
Course Learning Outcomes
After the course the student should be able to:
- Describe the structure of polymer chain through the concepts of conformation, configuration and end-to-end distance
- Define the average molecular weight
- Learn the techniques for measuring molecular weight of polymers
- Learn the concept of linear viscoelasticity in polymers and time temperature equivalence principle
- Describe behavior of cross linked polymers through rubber elasticity equation
- Describe amorphous and crystalline structure of polymers
- Describe the glass transition of polymers
- Learn the mechanical properties of polymers
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Graduates gain wide range of knowledge in basic science and engineering fields related to polymer science and technology. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Graduates can grasp the interactions of the multidisciplinary fields related to their field and can utilize the knowledge from other multidisciplinary fields. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Graduates 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. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Graduates follow the latest scientific and industrial developments in polymer field and develop life-long learning habits. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Graduates communicate the outcomes of their research activities effectively using Turkish and English languages. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Graduates follow ethical standards for their occupation, research, and publications. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution