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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Polymer Chemistry |
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| Course Code |
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KM 499 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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4 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. GÜRAY KILINÇÇEKER
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Describes the reaction rate.
Describes rate law, the reaction rate constant and the reaction mechanism.
Correlates molecularity, half-time and the determination of reaction degrees.
Specifies the speed of the reaction temperature and the effect of pseudo-degrees.
Determine the activation energy.
Explain the participatin of radical polymerization
Illustrate the successive reactions.
Determines the reaction rate theory.
Defines depolymerization.
Explain ionic polymerization.
Examine the kinetics of the anionic polymerization.
Examine cationic polymerization kinetics analyzes.
Examine the kinetics of copolymerization.
Explain ionic copolymerization reaction.
Categorizes the inputs used in the production of conductive polymers.
Describes the types of catalysis and adsorption.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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Analysis methods to gain basic information about the kinetics of polymers.
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| Course Contents |
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The reaction rate, rate law, reaction rate constant, the reaction mechanism, Molecularity, half-time determination of reaction orders, Pseudo degrees, effect of temperature on reaction rate, activation energy, consecutive reactions, determination of reaction rate theory, the evaluation of kinetic data, catalysis and adsorption, Introductory concepts, polymer synthesis, additional concepts, polymers and small-molecule agents, step polymerization kinetics, kinetics of radical addition polymerization, ionic polymerization kinetics of copolymerization kinetics, kinetics of conductive polymers, inputs used in the production of polymers, the theoretical course is taught through examples and applications. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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D3 |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
The reaction rate, rate law, reaction rate constant, the reaction mechanism, Molecularity, Half-Life
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Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject. |
Theoretical and applied based on the lectures and homework.
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2 |
Determine the degree of reaction, Pseudo degrees
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Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject. |
Theoretical and applied based on the lectures and homework.
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3 |
The effect of temperature on reaction rate, activation energy
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Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject. |
Theoretical and applied based on the lectures and homework.
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4 |
Successive reactions
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Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject. |
Theoretical and applied based on the lectures and homework.
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Theoretical determination of the rate of reaction
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Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject. |
Theoretical and applied based on the lectures and homework.
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Determination of Kinetic data
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Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject. |
Theoretical and applied based on the lectures and homework.
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Catalysis and adsorption
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Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject. |
Theoretical and applied based on the lectures and homework.
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8 |
Midterm Exam |
Midterm Exam Preparation |
Written examination |
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Front concepts, polymer synthesis, additional concepts, polymers and small molecule agents
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Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject. |
Theoretical and applied based on the lectures and homework.
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10 |
Step-growth polymerization kinetics
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Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject. |
Theoretical and applied based on the lectures and homework.
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Radical addition polymerization kinetics
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Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject. |
Theoretical and applied based on the lectures and homework.
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12 |
Ionic polymerization kinetics
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Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject. |
Theoretical and applied based on the lectures and homework.
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13 |
copolymerization kinetics
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Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject. |
Theoretical and applied based on the lectures and homework.
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Conductive polymer kinetics
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Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject. |
Theoretical and applied based on the lectures and homework.
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Inputs used in the manufacture of polymers
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Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject, the article scan. |
Theoretical and applied based on the lectures and homework.
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16/17 |
Final |
The final preparation |
Written examination |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Quantum Theory of Polymers, ISBN: 90-277-0870-3, J.M.Andre, J.Delhalle, J.Ladik, 1977.
Polymer Chemistry, ISBN: 975-8640-27-5, Prof Dr.Mehmet Saçak, Eylül 2004.
Polymer Synthesis: Theory and Practice, ISBN: 3-540-41697-8 Springer, D.Braun, H.Cherdron, H.Ritter, 2001.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
50 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
3 |
50 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Feel comfortable with chemistry knowledge and capable to make relation with practical applicaitons |
5 |
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2 |
Observe and analyze the developments, directions and needs of industires for sustainability |
5 |
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3 |
Acquire life long education capability |
5 |
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Have capability of reaching for information |
5 |
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5 |
Acknowledge about total quality and relating the knowledge from different disciplines |
5 |
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Have capability of evaluating the national sources for technology development |
5 |
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7 |
Have capability of transmitting the knowledge and relating different disciplines |
5 |
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Gain the ability to achieve new knowledge and technology |
5 |
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Learn problem solving methodolygy and creative thinking |
5 |
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10 |
Have capability of bringing together theory and practical applicaiton |
5 |
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11 |
Feel comfortable with laboratory studies |
5 |
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12 |
Follow the developments in chemistry industries |
5 |
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13 |
Monitor progress in the field of chemistry. |
5 |
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14 |
Have capability of team work and leadership |
5 |
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15 |
Acquire property of objective and critical view |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
3 |
12 |
36 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
6 |
6 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
6 |
6 |
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Total Workload: | 104 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 4.16 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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