Course Objectives: |
The goal of this course is,
- to teach what the field of biomaterials encompasses,
- to review principles from general chemistry,
- to teach the chemistry and engineering skills needed to solve challenges in the biomaterials and tissue engineering area
- to teach the types of biomaterials, the interactions between the body tissues and biocompatible materials, the production techniques, and the future trends
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Course Content: |
Basic concepts of biomaterials science, the structure of metals, ceramics, polymers and composite biomaterials, biocompatibility, corrosion and degradation of biomaterials, surface properties of biomaterials. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction to basic concepts of biomaterials sciences and classes of materials used in medicine |
none |
2) |
Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding |
None |
3) |
The Structure of Crystalline Solids |
None |
4) |
Imperfections in Solids, Diffusion |
None |
5) |
Mechanical Properties of Metals |
None |
6) |
Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms |
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7) |
Failure, Phase Diagrams |
None |
8) |
Applications and Processing of Metal Alloys, Metallic Implant Materials |
None |
9) |
Structure and Characteristics of Ceramics, Applications and Processing of Ceramic, Ceramic Implant Materials |
None |
10) |
Polymer Structures, Characteristics, Applications and Processing, Polymeric Implant Materials |
None |
11) |
Composites as Biomaterials |
None |
12) |
Surface Properties of Biomaterials and Material Characterization Methods |
None |
13) |
Corrosion and Degradation of Biomaterials, Electrical Properties, Magnetic Properties, Thermal Properties, Optical Properties |
None |
14) |
Biocompatibility and biocompatibility Testing of Biomaterials |
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Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in medicine", Rattner BD, Hoffman AS, Schoen FJ, and Lemons JE, eds., 2nd ed., Elsevier Academic Press, San Diego, CA, 2004.
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References: |
Biomaterials, an Introduction by Park and Lakes, Springer, Third ed., 2007
Biomaterials, The Intersection of Biology and Materials Science by Temenoff and Mikos, Pearson, 2008 |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice. |
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2) |
Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies. |
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3) |
Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences. |
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4) |
Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments. |
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5) |
Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy. |
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6) |
Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member. |
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7) |
Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development. |
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8) |
Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies. |
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9) |
Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives. |
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10) |
Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments. |
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11) |
Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era. |
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12) |
Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics. |
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