KÄ°M642 - CONDUCTING POLYMERS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
CONDUCTING POLYMERS KÄ°M642 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 6
Prequisitesnone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. Nuran Özçiçek Pekmez 
Course objectiveThe aim of Conducting Polymers course is to make the students to learn theoretical and applicable knowledge for conducting polymers. The students are provided with large literature knowledge on conducting polymers and enabled with the capability of doing research. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Students of M.Sc. and Ph.D. learn the nature of conducting polymers and their copolymers, conduction models, chemical and electrochemical polymerization and doping process, electrochemical and spectroscopic characterization, solubility and processing, attractive applications, during the course.
Course ContentThe Nature of Conducting Polymers and Their Copolymers
Conduction Models
Chemical and Electrochemical Polymerization and Doping Process
Electrochemical Behavior
Spectroscopic Characterization
Solubility and Processing
Attractive Applications 
ReferencesP. Chandrasekhar, Conducting Polymers, Kluwer, London, 1999.
Handbook of Organic Conductive Molecules and Polymers, H. S. Nalwa (Ed.),Vol. 1, 2, 3, 4, Wiley: New York, 1997
Review and recent publications in International Electrochemistry Journals such as J. of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Electrochimica Acta, Synthetic Metals 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1The Nature of Conducting Polymers and Their Copolymers
Week 2Conduction Models
Week 3Conduction Models
Week 4Chemical and Electrochemical Polymerization
Week 5Chemical and Electrochemical Doping Process
Week 6Electrochemical Behavior
Week 7Spectroscopic Characterization
Week 8Solubility and Processing
Week 9Solubility and Processing
Week 10Attractive Applications
Week 11Seminar Preparation and Presentation Related to Recent Researches
Week 12Seminar Preparation and Presentation Related to Recent Researches
Week 13Seminar Preparation and Presentation Related to Recent Researches
Week 14Midterm exam
Week 15Preparation for final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar125
Midterms125
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes250
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)10220
Presentation / Seminar Preparation14848
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)12525
Final Exam (Study duration) 15050
Total Workload27128185

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Develops and deepens their knowledge in the field of natural sciences based on the chemistry bachelor level qualifications.    X
2. Determines interdisciplinary interactions by analyzing information obtained from advanced scientific research.    X
3. Utilizes advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in their field.    X
4. Relates basic and advanced knowledge in their field and proposes interdisciplinary new ideas.  X  
5. Develops scientific solution proposals and strategies using their theoretical and applied knowledge in the field.  X  
6. Conducts individual and/or group work in research requiring expertise in their field.  X  
7. Takes initiative to solve problems encountered in individual or group work related to their field.   X 
8. Participates in interdisciplinary studies with their basic knowledge and analytical thinking skills.  X  
9. Identifies lacks by monitoring scientific developments in their field and manage learning processes to conduct advanced research.    X
10. Accesses foreign sources in their field using at least one foreign language, updates their knowledge, and communicates with colleagues worldwide.   X 
11. Manages data collection, interpretation, application, and dissemination processes related to their field effectively and safely while considering societal, scientific, cultural, and ethical values.   X 

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest