Information Package / Course Catalogue
Polymer Technology
Course Code: KMY386
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Introducing the techniques used in polymer production by teaching concepts that are important in terms of polymer technology.

Course Content

Basic concepts related to polymer technology, techniques used in polymer production, mechanical properties of polymers, properties of thermoplastics, properties of thermosets, properties of elastomers, properties of fibers and polymeric composites

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ömer Barış ÜZÜM
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the basic concepts of polymers
2.Compares synthesis methods of polymers
3.Knows stereochemical properties of polymers
4.Classifies polymers in different ways
5.Interprets physical and chemical properties of polymers
6.Knows the mechanical properties of polymers
7.Explains the basic properties of thermoplastics, thermosets, composites, elastomers, fibers, foams
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Polimer Teknolojisi, Prof. Dr. Mehmet SAÇAK
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction and basic concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Handle of polymers and using area
Week 3 - Theoretical
Synthesis of polymers
Week 4 - Theoretical
Stereochemistry of polymers
Week 5 - Theoretical
Intermediates of polymer production
Week 6 - Theoretical
Thermal properties of polymers
Week 7 - Theoretical
Effect of environment on polymer
Week 8 - Theoretical
Electrical and optical properties (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Mechanical properties of polymers
Week 10 - Theoretical
Polymerization techniques
Week 11 - Theoretical
Thermoplastic technology
Week 12 - Theoretical
Thermoset technology
Week 13 - Theoretical
Elastomer technology
Week 14 - Theoretical
Polymer composites
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination119120
Final Examination123124
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
4
4
4
3
3
OÇ-2
4
2
4
2
3
OÇ-3
4
2
4
2
3
OÇ-4
4
2
4
2
3
OÇ-5
4
2
4
2
3
OÇ-6
4
2
4
2
3
OÇ-7
4
2
2
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026