Information Package

Ph.D. on Mechanical Engineering (Based on a Bachelor's Degree)

MAK616

POLYMER NANO-COMPOSITES

Course Code
MAK616
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. An overview of nano-scale polymer composites, definition of the polymer nanocomposites and mechanical and physical properties of nanocomposites
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionAn overview of micro- and macro-scale polymer composites, definition of the polymer nanocomposites and understanding of the mechanical and physical properties of nanocomposites.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week An overview of micro- and macro-scale polymer composites
2nd Week definition of the polymer nanocomposites
3rd Week polymeric matrix materials used
4th Week nano-particulates used
5th Week importance of interface between matrix and nano-phase
6th Week production of polymer nanocomposites
7th Week structural characterization of polymer nanocomposites
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week mechanical behavior of polymer nanocomposites
10th Week thermal response of polymer nanocomposites
11th Week fire retardancy of polymer nanocomposites
12th Week chemical resistance of polymer nanocomposites
13th Week electromagnetic properties of polymer nanocomposites
14th Week applications and future trends of polymer nanocomposites.
Recommended or Required ReadingKoo, Polymer Nanocomposites, Mc Graw-Hill, 2006.
Mai & Yu, Polymer Nanocomposite, Woodhead-CRC Press, 2006.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Project 1 15
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 42 42
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 21 21
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 1 50 50
Project 1 100 100
Total Work Load303
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.1
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1
K1 X
K2 X
K3
K4 X
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11 X