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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course General Introduction Information

Course Code:

KIM421

Course Name:

Polymer Chemistry

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Course Requirement:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Area Ellective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi KEVSER TEMİZKAN ÖZDAMAR

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Purpose and Content

Course Objectives:

Bu derste, öğrencilere polimer kimyasının temel kavramları aktarılmaktadır. Bu bağlamda, polimerlerin ne olduğu ve polimerlerle ilgili genel kavramlar, polimerleşme yöntemleri: kondenzasyon ve katılma polimerleşme türleri; polimer fonksiyonlandırılması, blok aşı ve yıldız kopolimerlerinin genel elde ediliş yöntemleri anlatılacaktır.
Dersi başarıyla tamamlayan öğrenciler
1. Polimer nedir, polimer ile ilgili temel kavramları
2. Polimerleşme yöntemleri: Kondensasyon, radikal, anyonik ve katyonik polimerleşme yöntemlerini
3. Fonksiyonel polimerleri
4. Kopolimerler: Blok, aşı ve yıldız kopolimerlerini öğreneceklerdir.

Course Content:

What is polymer, basic terms for polymer
General definitions for polymerization methods: step-growth and addition polymerizations
Condensation polymerizations: general definitions
Condensation polymerizations: examples
Radical polymerizations: general definitions
Radical polymerizations: mechanism and examples
Anionic and cationic polymerizations
Functional polymers: general definitions, examples
Functional polymers: Synthetic methods
Definition of copolymers
Block copolymers
Graft copolymers
Star copolymers
Hyperbranched and dendritic copolymers

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) 1. have knowledge about polymer and basic terms for polymer
2) 2. learn polymerization methods: condensation, radical, anionic and cationic
3) 3. have knowledge about functional polymers.
4) 4. have knowledge about copolymers: block, graft and star copolymers.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	What is polymer, basic terms for polymer
2)	General definitions for polymerization methods: step-growth and addition polymerizations	-
3)	Condensation polymerizations: general definitions	-
4)	Condensation polymerizations: examples	-
5)	Radical polymerizations: general definitions	-
6)	Radical polymerizations: mechanism and examples	-
7)	Anionic and cationic polymerizations	-
8)	Functional polymers: general definitions, examples	-
9)	Functional polymers: Synthetic methods	-
10)	Definition of copolymers	-
11)	Definition of copolymers	-
12)	Graft copolymers	-
13)	Yıldız kopolimerler	-
14)	Hyperbranched and dendritic copolymers	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Polymer Science and Technology, J. R. Fried, 2nd ed., 2003, Prentice Hall
References:	Polymer Chemistry an introduction, M. P. Stevens, 3rd ed., 1999, Oxford; Polymer Synthesis, P. Remp, E. W. Merril, 2nd Ed., 1991, Huthiq & Wepf

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Medium	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field	3
2)	To be able to interpret and evaluate data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to be able to identify and analyze problems, to be able to develop solutions based on research and evidence.	3
3)	To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.	2
4)	To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results of data related to the field.	2
5)	To be able to carry out an advanced level study related to the field independently.	3
6)	To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to the field.	3
7)	To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field.	1
8)	To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.	2
9)	To be able to inform the relevant people and institutions about the issues related to the field; to be able to convey his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and orally.	2
10)	To be able to share his/her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems related to his/her field with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.	3
11)	To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which he/she lives with a sense of social responsibility	2
12)	To be able to evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach	2
13)	To be able to identify their learning needs and direct their learning	3

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Anlatım
Bireysel çalışma ve ödevi

Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Aktiviteye Hazırlık	Aktivitede Harçanan Süre	Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre	Workload
Homework Assignments	1	30			30
Midterms	1	45			45
Final	1	60			60
Total Workload					135