Academic Catalog

GRADUATE PROGRAM(S) OF POLYMER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

M.S. with thesis in Polymer Science And Technology

The main objective in M.S. program is to further educate students in the Polymer Science and Technology capable of conducting research, development studies in polymer science and technology including its industrial applications and to provide skills needed in a research laboratory.
Course Code Course Name METU Credit Contact (h/w) Lab (h/w) ECTS
PST500 M.S. THESIS 0 0 0 50.0
PST501 POLYMER CHEMISTRY 3 3 0 8.0
PST506 POLYMER PROCESSING 3 3 0 8.0
PST509 RESEARCH METHODS AND ETHICS IN POLYMER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 0 0 0 10.0
PST597 SEMINAR 0 0 0 10.0
5 elective course(s) approved by the Department of Polymer Science and Technology.
Total minimum credit: 21

Ph.D. in Polymer Science And Technology

The main objective in Ph.D. program in Polymer Science and Technology is to provide a solid background in selected field Polymer Science and Technology by additional coursework and also to prepare the students for an independent research carrier.
Course Code Course Name METU Credit Contact (h/w) Lab (h/w) ECTS
PST503 POLYMER PHYSICS 3 3 0 8.0
PST508 CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES FOR POLYMERIC MATERIALS 3 1 4 8.0
PST509 RESEARCH METHODS AND ETHICS IN POLYMER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 0 0 0 10.0
PST600 PH.D. THESIS 0 0 0 130.0
PST697 SEMINAR 0 0 2 10.0
5 elective course(s) approved by the Department of Polymer Science and Technology.
Total minimum credit: 21

Integrated Ph.D. in Polymer Science And Technology

Course Code Course Name METU Credit Contact (h/w) Lab (h/w) ECTS
PST501 POLYMER CHEMISTRY 3 3 0 8.0
PST503 POLYMER PHYSICS 3 3 0 8.0
PST506 POLYMER PROCESSING 3 3 0 8.0
PST508 CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES FOR POLYMERIC MATERIALS 3 1 4 8.0
PST509 RESEARCH METHODS AND ETHICS IN POLYMER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 0 0 0 10.0
PST600 PH.D. THESIS 0 0 0 130.0
PST697 SEMINAR 0 0 2 10.0
10 elective course(s) approved by the Department of Polymer Science and Technology.
Total minimum credit: 39