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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BME2063 Biomaterials Spring
Fall
3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

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 be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how advertising and brand communication works in a free-market economy. 2
2) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of advertising. 2
3) To be able to research, create, design, write, and present an advertising campaign and brand strategies of their own creation and compete for an account as they would at an advertising agency. 2
4) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data for a variety of products and services. 2
5) To be able to develop an understanding of the history of advertising as it relates to the emergence of mass media outlets and the importance of advertising in the marketplace. 2
6) To be able to follow developments, techniques, methods, as well as research in advertising field; and to be able to communicate with international colleagues in a foreign language. (“European Language Portfolio Global Scale”, Level B1) 2
7) To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to unexpected problems that arise during implementation process in the Advertising field. 3
8) To be able to understand how advertising works in a global economy, taking into account cultural, societal, political, and economic differences that exist across countries and cultures. 2
9) To be able to approach the dynamics of the field with an integrated perspective, with creative and critical thinking, develop original and creative strategies. 2
10) To be able to to create strategic advertisements for print, broadcast, online and other media, as well as how to integrate a campaign idea across several media categories in a culturally diverse marketplace. 2
11) To be able to use computer software required by the discipline and to possess advanced-level computing and IT skills. (“European Computer Driving Licence”, Advanced Level) 2
12) To be able to identify and meet the demands of learning requirements. 2
13) To be able to develop an understanding and appreciation of the core ethical principles of the advertising profession. 2