Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Polymer Chemistry
Course Code: KMY377
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

To present basic information about polymer chemistry, to introduce basic concepts and production stages in the polymer industry

Course Content

Basic concepts about polymers, thermal properties of polymers, crystal structures of polymers, classification of polymers, types of copolymers, solubility of polymers, molar mass in polymers

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ömer Barış ÜZÜM
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains basic concepts about polymers
2.Evaluates polymers in terms of their thermal properties
3.Knows the crystal structures of polymers
4.Can classify polymers in different ways
5.Comments on copolymer types
6.Compares the solubility of polymers
7.Knows the molar mass types of polymers
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Polimer Kimyası, Prof. Dr. Mehmet SAÇAK
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction and preliminary concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Historical development
Week 3 - Theoretical
Synthesis of polymers
Week 4 - Theoretical
Additional concepts
Week 5 - Theoretical
Step-reaction polymerization
Week 6 - Theoretical
Chain-reaction polymerization
Week 7 - Theoretical
Copolymerization and copolymer types
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Nomenclature in polymers (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Stereochemistry of polymers
Week 10 - Theoretical
Thermal behaviors, glassy temperature
Week 11 - Theoretical
Crystal structure of polymers
Week 12 - Theoretical
Solubility of polymers
Week 13 - Theoretical
Molecular weight concept of polymers
Week 14 - Theoretical
Chemicals used in polymer production
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
OÇ-1
5
4
3
4
OÇ-2
2
4
OÇ-3
2
4
OÇ-4
2
4
OÇ-5
2
4
OÇ-6
2
4
OÇ-7
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026