Course title
7M9927001
Applied Polymer Engineering

 SHIBLEE KUMKUM AHMED
Purpose of class
To equip students with engineering-oriented knowledge to select, process, design, and evaluate polymer materials for real-world applications, while preparing them to engage with advanced and sustainable materials development in modern industry and research.
Course content
This course covers how to bridge polymer science with real industrial practice by developing core methodologies and analytical frameworks for polymer processing, design, and evaluation. It also introduces emerging domains such as biopolymers, nanotechnology-enabled polymers, and additive manufacturing (layer-by-layer fabrication), alongside green materials engineering, including sustainable development strategies and recycling technologies.
Goals and objectives
  1. Students can select appropriate characterization techniques to assess thermal, mechanical, rheological, and morphological properties.
  2. Students can design polymer systems for targeted functionality (durability, toughness, barrier properties, optical/electrical response, etc.).
  3. Students can explain and compare emerging topics: biopolymers, polymer nanocomposites, and additive manufacturing of polymers.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Assignments Midterm Final Test Total.
1. 10% 10% 20%
2. 10% 30% 40%
3. 10% 20% 10% 40%
Total. 30% 30% 40% -
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Foundations and Industrial Relevance Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
2． Polymer Processing Methodologies Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
3． Process–Structure–Property Relationships Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
4． Mechanical Properties and Evaluation Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
5． Thermal Properties and Stability Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
6． Morphology and Microstructure Characterization Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
7． Mid-course examination and discussion about the detail in the examination Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
8． Bio-based Polymers and Applications Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
9． Nanotechnology and Polymer Nanocomposites Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
10． Additive Manufacturing of Polymers and Applications 1 Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
11． Additive Manufacturing of Polymers and Applications 2 Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
12． Green Materials Engineering and Recycling Technologies 1 Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
13． Green Materials Engineering and Recycling Technologies 2 Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
14． Final Review Test Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
Total. - - 2660minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
30% - Assignments
30% - One mid-term exam
40% - One final exam
Students must earn a total score of 60% or more to pass this course.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in/outside the class.
Textbooks and reference materials
Handouts provided in class
Prerequisites
Understanding of Polymer chemistry course
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Contact by email: kumkum@shibaura-it.ac.jp
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
About half of the classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
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