| 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) |
The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level. |
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| 2) |
The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to his field. |
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| 3) |
The student uses theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level; basic fundamental computer programs and related technologies. |
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| 4) |
The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level. |
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| 5) |
The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning. |
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| 6) |
The student uses information and communication technologies with at least at basic level of European Computer Using Licence basic level of computer software which his field of study requires. |
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| 7) |
The student complies with and contributes to quality management and processes. |
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| 8) |
The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. |
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| 9) |
The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. |
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BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
