GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
PLASTIC MATERIALS (ELEC)/KM348
Course Title: PLASTIC MATERIALS (ELEC)
Credits 3 ECTS 3
Course Semester 6 Type of The Course Elective
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Teaching of technological development of advances in the fields of plastic materials and manufacturing
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  Introduction to plastics
2. Week  The application of plastics
3. Week  The mechanical and thermal properties of polymers
4. Week  The mechanical and thermal properties of polymers
5. Week  Filler effects on Flame retardant cyand impact strength of plastics
6. Week  Filler effects on Flame retardant cyand impact strength of plastics
7. Week  Preparation of plastic mixtures
8. Week  Preparation of plastic mixtures
9. Week  Plastic processing
10. Week  Physical and mechanical standard test systems
11. Week   Physical and mechanical standard test systems
12. Week  Environmental Aspects of Plastics
13. Week  Environmental Aspects of Plastics
14. Week  Recycling of plastics
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
2
50
 Assignment
5
10
 Application
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Percent of In-term Studies  
60
 Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score  
40
 -- WORKLOAD
 Activity  Total Number of Weeks  Duration (weekly hour)  Total Period Work Load
 Weekly Theoretical Course Hours
14
3
42
 Weekly Tutorial Hours
0
 Reading Tasks
10
1
10
 Searching in Internet and Library
10
1
10
 Material Design and Implementation
0
 Report Preparing
1
3
3
 Preparing a Presentation
1
5
5
 Presentation
1
5
5
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
2
5
10
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
1
2
2
 Other (should be emphasized)
15
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
87
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3.48
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.X
2Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.X
3Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.X
4Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.X
5Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.X
6Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams.X
7Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams;X
8Ability to work individually.X
9Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish/English, both orally and in writing; Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, make effective presentations,X
10Prepare design and production reports, give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.X
11Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.X
12Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.X
13Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management.X
14Information about awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.X
15Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety.X
16Knowledge about awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.X
17Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.X
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   (Prof. Nursel Dilsiz)
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/ndilsiz)
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (ndilsiz@gazi.edu.tr)