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Course Description Course Name : Conductive Polymers Course Code : KM 489 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. TUNÇ TÜKEN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understand synthesis, electrical properties, physicochemical properties of conductive polymers. Associating application of polymer with the physicochemical properties in various fields of application. Learn general information about conductive polymers. Understanding of the value of industrial and commercial. Introduction of potential application. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Learning general information about conductive polymers. Investigation of electronic structure, understanding applications of electrochemical systems of conductive polymers as a semi conductor. Course Contents : Electrical conductivity, band structure in solids and semi conductors. Polymer, synthesis and general propeertties Conductive polymers, general chemical properties and applicaitons Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Various Industrial Polymers and applications Examination of relevant sources Visual Presentation and discussion 2 Electrical Conductivity and physicochemical properties of materials Examination of relevant sources Visual Presentation and discussion 3 Physicochemical properties of polymers and classification Examination of relevant sources Visual presentations and student research paper 4 Polymers Synthesis Techniques Examination of relevant sources Student presentations and discussion. Visual Presentation and assessment 5 Synthesis-Relationship physicochemical properties Examination of relevant sources Student presentations and discussion. Visual Presentation and assessment 6 Structural characteristics and morphology of conductive polymers Examination of relevant sources Student presentations and discussion. Visual Presentation and assessment 7 Reversible redox balance in conductive polymers Examination of relevant sources Student presentations and discussion. Visual Presentation and assessment 8 Midterm Exam written exam 9 Electrical conductivity in conductive polymers Examination of relevant sources Student presentations and discussion. Visual Presentation and assessment 10 Relationship between structure and conductivity in conductive polymers, over-oxidation Examination of relevant sources Student presentations and discussion. Visual Presentation and assessment 11 Potential applications of conductive polymers and current practices Examination of relevant sources Student presentations and discussion. Visual Presentation and assessment 12 Applications in the energy technologies photovoltaic cells Examination of relevant sources Student presentations and discussion, general assessment 13 Applications in electronics (Electrochromism, LEDs, etc.) Examination of relevant sources Student presentations and discussion, general assessment 14 Applications in the medical field (controlled drug dosing systems, artificial muscles, etc.) Examination of relevant sources Student presentations and discussion, general assessment 15 Applications in the energy technologies rechargeable bateries and capacitors Examination of relevant sources Student presentations and discussion, general assessment 16/17 Final exam written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)   Required Course Material(s)     Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Feel comfortable with chemistry knowledge and capable to make relation with practical applicaitons 4 2 Observe and analyze the developments, directions and needs of industires for sustainability 3 3 Acquire life long education capability 3 4 Have capability of reaching for information 5 5 Acknowledge about total quality and relating the knowledge from different disciplines 4 6 Have capability of evaluating the national sources for technology development 4 7 Have capability of transmitting the knowledge and relating different disciplines 5 8 Gain the ability to achieve new knowledge and technology 5 9 Learn problem solving methodolygy and creative thinking 3 10 Have capability of bringing together theory and practical applicaiton 3 11 Feel comfortable with laboratory studies 3 12 Follow the developments in chemistry industries 2 13 Monitor progress in the field of chemistry. 3 14 Have capability of team work and leadership 5 15 Acquire property of objective and critical view 3 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 2 26     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 1 2 2 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 20 60     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8     Final Exam 1 8 8 Total Workload: 104 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.16 ECTS Credit: 4