1. General Information

The Department of Polymer Science and Technology (PST) is a postgraduate program which offers master of Science (MSc) and doctorate education. It was founded in 2012 as an Interdisciplinary Programme and continues its education with eleven academic staff and a research assistant. The aim of the program is to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge of polymers in an interdisciplinary environment. The aim of the course is to train the equipped polymer scientists demanded by the industry and to enable them to conduct research at the international level in universities.Polymer Science and Technology, which is one of the fastest growing materials science and technology, is a widely accepted research field which is accepted all over the world. Polymer is a common field of study of physics, chemistry, biology basic sciences and medical and engineering disciplines. Materials and tools used in our daily life are 75-80% polymer / plastic based materials. In addition, polymeric nanomaterials / nanoparticles are at the top of the list in the field of nanotechnology which is one of the popular areas of today. Due to their superior properties and low costs, the polymers have been used more frequently in daily life (more preferred in glass, metal and ceramic based products). The first commercial polymer (1907) is celluloid thermoplastic. In the 1930s, polymers such as nylon, teflon, polystyrene and polyethylene were added to the polymer family. As a science field, PST requires interdisciplinary collaboration. Therefore, there is a need to specialize in the field of PST for individuals with different levels of education at the undergraduate level. The common point of these programs is to educate graduates of different departments and to provide them with complementary courses.

 2. Name of the qualification

Master of Science (MSc)

 3. Level of qualification

2 (QF-EHEA)

 4. Admission requirements

Actions are taken in accordance with the ESOGÜ Graduate Education Regulations and ESOGU Postgraduate Education Regulation and Implementation Procedures and Principles

5. Recognition of prior learning

Actions are taken in accordance with the relevant articles of the ESOGU Postgraduate Education Regulation and the ESOGU Postgraduate Education Regulation and Implementation Procedures and Principles

6. Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The MSc program consists of minimum of seven courses, a seminar course, specialization field courses and a thesis study. According to the ECTS regulations, to graduate from the program, minimum 60 ECTS credits of course work and 60 ECTS credit thesis study must be completed. The letter grade of the courses must be at least CC, and the cumulative grade ponit average (CGPA) must be at least 3.0/4.0.. 

7. Program Profile (Aim)

https://fbe.ogu.edu.tr/Sayfa/Index/409/program-egitim-amaclari

8. Program  Competencies ( Learning Outcomes )

 https://fbe.ogu.edu.tr/Sayfa/Index/151/ogrenme-ciktilari 

9. Graduates Employment Opportunities

As in most countries, the production of polymer science in the largest scale is on plastics. In 2017, a total of 9.6 million tons of plastic products produced in which a total of 3.8 million tons of plastic packaging materials are the leader part. The plastic packaging materials were followed by plastic construction materials with more than 2.1 milion tons. The total content of plastic raw materials produced in Turkey-2017: 31% LDPE, HDPE 9%, 15% PVC, PP, 12%, 10% PS, PETDER at 23%.Within the framework of its 2023 export vision, at least 17 billion dollars of export target targeted for the chemical sector is realized with plastic / polymer sector. Although it may seem quite difficult to achieve this goal, it is possible to approach the target if it is aimed at the production of both raw materials and high-strength polymers (such as strategic high engineering polymers). In this context, it is seen that the plastics sector, in which our graduate students can work competently, is a very big sector.

10. Access to further study

(QF-EHEA 3)

 11. Examinations, Measurement and Evaluation

Evaluation and assesment methods for each course are determined  by the course instructor and announced in the beginning of the term. The relevant information is described in the Course Information Form of each course. Grades/success evalutions of courses are conducted according to the ESOGU-GER.

 

12. Graduation Requirements

The MSc program consists of minimum seven courses, a seminar course, specialization field courses and a thesis study. According to the ECTS regulations, minimum of 60 ECTS credits of course work and 60 ECTS credit  thesis study must be taken.

The MSc program is four semesters and the maximum completion period is six semesters.

To graduate from the program, the student must write their  thesis according to the Thesis Writing Guide determined by the Graduate School and succesfully defend in front of jury.

13. Mode of Study (Full Time, e-Learning )

Full time education.

14. Address and Contact Information ( Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Erasmus Coordinator)

ESOGÜ Meşelik Campus 26480/ESKİŞEHİR

Tel:+902222393750, www.ogu.edu.tr,www.fbe.ogu.edu.tr

15. Department / Program Opportunities

Advanced laboratory and characterization devices within the PST department provide the students with the opportunity to synthesize and structure the polymer structures in their studies.

Polymer Science and Technology Research Laboratory

                DLS-SLS goniometer                               Lyophilizer, Homogenizer,

                UV-Vis spectrophotometer                   Rotavaporator,

                Zeta-potantiometer                              Oven (3 pieces), Freezer

                Surface Tension Meter                          Refrigerators (4 pieces), Freezer

                Gel Permation Chromatography                           Liquid Nitrogen Tank, Computer

                Densitometer-viscometer     Custom made glassware and other laboratory

                Super Centrifuge,                   Ultrasonic bath

                Refractometer                       Vacuum Oven,

                TGA/DTA                Spin coater

                Glove Box                              

Devices in Polymer Science and Technology Research Laboratory

16. Academic Staff

https://pbt.ogu.edu.tr/Sayfa/Index/16/akademik-kadro