| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Doctorate Of Science |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- An overview of nano-scale polymer composites, definition of the polymer nanocomposites and mechanical and physical properties of nanocomposites
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | An overview of micro- and macro-scale polymer composites, definition of the polymer nanocomposites and understanding of the mechanical and physical properties of nanocomposites. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
An overview of micro- and macro-scale polymer composites |
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2nd Week |
definition of the polymer nanocomposites |
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3rd Week |
polymeric matrix materials used |
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4th Week |
nano-particulates used |
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5th Week |
importance of interface between matrix and nano-phase |
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6th Week |
production of polymer nanocomposites |
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7th Week |
structural characterization of polymer nanocomposites |
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8th Week |
Midterm exam |
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9th Week |
mechanical behavior of polymer nanocomposites |
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10th Week |
thermal response of polymer nanocomposites |
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11th Week |
fire retardancy of polymer nanocomposites |
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12th Week |
chemical resistance of polymer nanocomposites |
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13th Week |
electromagnetic properties of polymer nanocomposites |
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14th Week |
applications and future trends of polymer nanocomposites. |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Koo, Polymer Nanocomposites, Mc Graw-Hill, 2006.
Mai & Yu, Polymer Nanocomposite, Woodhead-CRC Press, 2006.
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Project |
1 |
15 |
| Total(%) |
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55 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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55 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
45 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| 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) |
|
|
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| Final exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Homework |
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| Presentation (including preperation) |
1 |
50 |
50 |
| Project |
1 |
100 |
100 |
| Total Work Load | 303 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 10.1 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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