The academic content and curriculum of the Bachelor of Science in Polymer Materials Engineering is designed to provide students with basic and advanced knowledge and skills in polymer science and engineering. The program includes courses that generally focus on basic sciences, engineering fundamentals and polymer materials science.
In the first years of the curriculum, students take courses in basic sciences and engineering principles. These courses usually cover mathematics, physics, chemistry and general engineering topics. The basic sciences provide a solid foundation for the subjects that students will encounter in more advanced courses.
Later in the program, students concentrate on courses specific to polymer materials engineering. These courses usually include the following topics:
Polymer Chemistry: Focuses on the chemical structure of polymers, polymerization methods and basic principles of polymer chemistry. Polymer Physics: Examines the physical properties, crystallinity, amorphous structure and thermal behavior of polymers. Polymer Processing Techniques: Covers polymer processing methods such as extrusion, injection molding, blow molding. Polymer Characterization and Test Methods: Teaches how to analyze and test the structural and mechanical properties of polymer materials. Design and Applications of Polymer Materials: Explains how to design and optimize polymer materials according to different application areas. Sustainable Polymer Technologies: Addresses topics such as recycling of polymers and polymer production from renewable resources in terms of environmental sustainability. In addition, students are encouraged to take elective courses based on their interests and career goals. These elective courses offer students the opportunity to specialize in a narrower field or to gain knowledge related to different disciplines.
The curriculum of the program also includes laboratory studies and project-based learning to support theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Students take part in projects to solve real-world problems and in the process gain skills such as teamwork, problem solving and project management.
As a result, the curriculum of the Bachelor's Degree Program in Polymer Materials Engineering is structured in such a way that students are comprehensively taught the scientific and technological aspects of polymer materials and gain theoretical and practical skills. This program equips its graduates for various career paths in the field of materials science and engineering.