Structure and classification of polymers Polymer synthesis and molecular characteristics such as weight, tacticity, and crosslinking. Morphology, crystallinity, melting and glass transition. Elasticity and viscoelasticity. Theoretical models for viscoelasticity. Dynamic mechanical propreties. Mechanical behaviors of polymers including creep, yielding, crazing, and fracture. Materials selection and performance under stress and temperature.
Polymer Engineering: Fundamentals (MAT 305)
2025 Fall
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Materials Sci.& Nano Eng.(MAT)
3
6/5 ECTS (for students admitted in the 2013-14 Academic Year or following years)
Fevzi Çakmak Cebeci fccebeci@sabanciuniv.edu,
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English
Undergraduate
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| Programs\Type | Required | Core Elective | Area Elective |
| Electronics Engineering | * | ||
| Electronics Engineering | * | ||
| Materials Science and Nano Engineering | * | ||
| Materials Science and Nano Engineering (Previous Name: Materials Science and Engineering) | * | ||
| Mechatronics Engineering | * | ||
| Mechatronics Engineering | * |
CONTENT
OBJECTIVE
Introduce students to polymeric materials and the science that gives rise to polymer properties, with the target of being able to select, specify and use polymers in engineering applications.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Describe the synthesis methods and molecular structures of polymers and explain their impact on material properties.
- Analyze the structural features of polymeric solids, including crystallinity, glass transition temperature, and molecular orientation.
- Explain the significance of molecular weight and molecular weight distribution in determining the physical, mechanical, and processing properties of polymers.
- Apply principles of chain conformation and network elasticity to understand the behavior of elastomers and rubber-like materials.
- Evaluate the viscoelastic behavior of polymers using theoretical models.
- Investigate the dynamic mechanical response, creep, and stress relaxation behaviors of polymers under various conditions.
- Assess the stiffness, yielding, and fracture mechanics of polymers for specific engineering applications.
- Relate temperature dependence and stress analysis to the selection and performance of polymeric materials in engineering contexts.
- Demonstrate proficiency in interpreting and applying fracture mechanics principles to polymers, including crazing and fracture properties.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
1. Understand the world, their country, their society, as well as themselves and have awareness of ethical problems, social rights, values and responsibility to the self and to others. 2
2. Understand different disciplines from natural and social sciences to mathematics and art, and develop interdisciplinary approaches in thinking and practice. 2
3. Think critically, follow innovations and developments in science and technology, demonstrate personal and organizational entrepreneurship and engage in life-long learning in various subjects; have the ability to continue to educate him/herself. 4
4. Communicate effectively in Turkish and English by oral, written, graphical and technological means. 5
5. Take individual and team responsibility, function effectively and respectively as an individual and a member or a leader of a team; and have the skills to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 4
1. Possess sufficient knowledge of mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational methods and program-specific engineering topics; use theoretical and applied knowledge of these areas in complex engineering problems. 5
2. Identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems while considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals; choose and apply suitable analysis, design, estimation/prediction and modeling methods for this purpose. 4
3. Develop, choose and use modern techniques and tools that are needed for analysis and solution of complex problems faced in engineering applications; use information technologies effectively. 2
4. Have the ability to design a complex system, process, instrument or a product under realistic constraints and conditions, with the goal of fulfilling creative current and future requirements. 1
5. Use research methods, including conducting literature reviews, designing experiments, performing experiments, collecting data, analyzing results, and interpreting results, to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. 3
6. Possess knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, change management, and economic feasibility analysis; awareness on entrepreneurship and innovation. 1
7. Possess knowledge of impact of engineering solutions on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness on legal outcomes of engineering solutions; awareness of acting impartially and inclusively without any form of discrimination; act in accordance with ethical principles, possessing knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities. 4
8. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on technical subjects, considering the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession). 1
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ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA
| Percentage (%) | |
| Final | 25 |
| Midterm | 50 |
| Assignment | 20 |
| Participation | 5 |
RECOMENDED or REQUIRED READINGS
| Textbook |
Principles of Polymer Engineering 2E, N. G. McCrum, C. P. Buckley, C. B. Bucknall |
| Readings |
Ehrenstein, G.W., Theriault, R.P., Polymeric Materials: Structure, Properties, Applications, Hanser Publishing, Munich |