PSYCHOLOGY
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 :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İREM DEMİRKAN
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BURCU TUNÇ ÇAMLIBEL
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
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

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
- The students who have succeeded in this course will;
1) Understand the fundamental properties of biomaterials and biocompatibility,
2) Understand different types of bonding and how these are oganized into material subunits for metal, ceramics and polymers,
3) Understand the molecular mechanisms behind the mechanical properies for each class of materials as well as the principles behind the events that stengthen and weaken biomaterials,
4) Understand the surface properties, toxicity and material characterization techniques,
5) Understand molecular mechanisms behind environmental degradation of metals, ceramics, and polymers in the human body.
6) Understand why the study of biomaterials is an important aspect of the educational background of the biomedical engineer, and be able to make research and present their studies related to biomaterials science.

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)	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
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

Sources

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.
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

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Project	1	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 70
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	4	56
Presentations / Seminar	1	1	1
Project	1	27	27
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			130

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)	To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2)	To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3)	To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4)	To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5)	To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6)	To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7)	To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8)	To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9)	To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10)	To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11)	To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12)	To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.