| Course Objectives: |
In this course, students will learn biomaterials, understand principles of general chemistry, learn how to use engineering skills to deal with the challenges in biomaterials and tissue engineering, learn types of biomaterials, the interactions between materials and body, production techniques and the future trends. |
| 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. |
| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Biyomalzemeye giriş
Biyomedikal uygulamalar için malzemeler |
Read the Syllabus. Read these sections in text and reference books |
| 2) |
Chemical structure of biomaterials |
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| 3) |
Chemical structure of biomaterials, cont. |
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| 4) |
Physical properties of biomaterials |
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| 5) |
Mechanical properties of biomaterials |
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| 6) |
Biomaterial degradation
Biomaterial processing |
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| 7) |
Surface properties of biomaterials |
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| 8) |
Protein interactions with biomaterials - Part 1 |
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| 9) |
Protein interactions with biomaterials - Part 2 |
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| 10) |
Cell interaction with biomaterials |
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| 11) |
Biomaterial implantation and acute inflammation.
Wound healing and the presence of biomaterials. |
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| 12) |
Immune response to biomaterials.
Biomaterials and thrombosis. |
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| 13) |
Infection, tumorigenesis and calcification of biomaterials |
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| 14) |
Term project presentations |
Reasearch and prepare presentations |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
• Biomaterials, The Intersection of Biology and Materials Science by Temenoff and Mikos, 2nd ed., Pearson, 2022.
• Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine, Rattner BD, Hoffman AS, Schoen FJ, and Lemons JE, 4th ed., Elsevier Academic Press, San Diego, CA, 2020.
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| References: |
• Biomaterials, an Introduction by Park and Lakes, Springer, Third ed., 2007.
• Biomaterials, Principles and Applications, Park JB, Bronzino JD, CRC Press 2003.
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
- Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources. |
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| 2) |
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field.
-Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field. |
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| 3) |
Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field.
- Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data.
-Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility.
-Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
-Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge. |
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| 4) |
Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach.
-Determine learning needs and direct the learning.
-Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning. |
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| 5) |
Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
- Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security. |
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| 6) |
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently.
- Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field.
- Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project |
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