CHEM465 POLIMER TECHNOLOGY&RELATED INDUSTRIES
| Course Code: | 2340465 |
| 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. ALİ ÇIRPAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
To provide a broad and fundamental knowledge of commercially important polymers. Emphasis is on the manufacturing and processing of natural synthetic fibers, rubbers and plastics. The basic industrial organic chemistry of monomer and polymer synthesis. The industrial chemistry of paints, varnishes and lacquers.
Course Content
Structure-Property relations of commercially important polymers. Manufacturing and processing of natural synthetic fibers, rubbers and plastics. The basic industrial organic chemistry of monomer and polymer synthesis. The industrial chemistry of paints, varnishes and lacquers.
Course Learning Outcomes
Differentiate between natural and man-made polymers.
Explain polymerization methods.
Understand the techniques and their characteristics/limitations of synthesis of polymers.
Understand the structure-processing-property relationship of polymers.
Understand and apply the various processing and manufacturing techniques.
Demonstrate that they have attained a depth and breadth of chemical knowledge that is required to participate at entry-level positions in a variety of polymer related industries.
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