BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
BME2063	Biomaterials	Spring	3	0	3	5

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	FIRAT MATUR
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BURCU TUNÇ ÇAMLIBEL
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
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.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Bu dersin sonunda öğrenci şunları yapabilecektir:
1- Biyomalzemelerin ve biyouyumluluğun temel özelliklerini anlayabilecektir,
2- Farklı bağlanma türlerini ve bunların metal, seramik ve polimerler için malzeme alt birimlerinde nasıl organize edildiğini anlamak,
3- Her bir malzeme sınıfı için mekanik özelliklerin arkasındaki moleküler mekanizmaların yanı sıra biyomalzemeleri güçlendiren ve zayıflatan olayların arkasındaki ilkeleri anlayın,
4- Yüzey özellikleri, toksisite ve malzeme karakterizasyon tekniklerini anlamak,
5- İnsan vücudundaki metallerin, seramiklerin ve polimerlerin çevresel bozunmasının arkasındaki moleküler mekanizmaları anlamak.
6- Biyomalzeme çalışmasının neden biyomedikal mühendisinin eğitim geçmişinin önemli bir yönü olduğunu anlamak ve biyomalzeme bilimi ile ilgili araştırma yapabilmek ve çalışmalarını sunabilmek

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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	Read these sections in text and refernce books
3)	Chemical structure of biomaterials, cont.	Read these sections in text and refernce books
4)	Physical properties of biomaterials	Read these sections in text and refernce books
5)	Mechanical properties of biomaterials	Read these sections in text and refernce books
6)	Biomaterial degradation Biomaterial processing	Read these sections in text and refernce books
7)	Surface properties of biomaterials	Read these sections in text and refernce books
8)	Protein interactions with biomaterials - Part 1	Read these sections in text and refernce books
9)	Protein interactions with biomaterials - Part 2	Read these sections in text and refernce books
10)	Cell interaction with biomaterials	Read these sections in text and refernce books
11)	Biomaterial implantation and acute inflammation. Wound healing and the presence of biomaterials.	Read these sections in text and refernce books
12)	Immune response to biomaterials. Biomaterials and thrombosis.	Read these sections in text and refernce books
13)	Infection, tumorigenesis and calcification of biomaterials	Read these sections in text and refernce books
14)	Term project presentations	Reasearch and prepare presentations

Sources

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.
References:	• Biomaterials, an Introduction by Park and Lakes, Springer, Third ed., 2007. • Biomaterials, Principles and Applications, Park JB, Bronzino JD, CRC Press 2003.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	4	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Presentation	1	% 0
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Presentations / Seminar	1	8	8
Project	1	40	40
Midterms	1	3	3
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			138

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Being able to identify problems and ask right questions
2)	Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude
3)	Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail
4)	Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education
5)	Applying theoretical concepts in project planning
6)	Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork
7)	Increasing efficiency rate in business environment
8)	Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty
9)	Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business
10)	Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding
11)	Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology
12)	Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life
13)	Possessing managing skills and competence
14)	Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations
15)	Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment