| BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| BME2063 | Biomaterials | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| 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 |
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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. |
| 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) | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Adequate knowledge of subjects specific to mathematics (analysis, linear, algebra, differential equations, statistics), science (physics, chemistry, biology) and related engineering discipline, and the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems. | 4 |
| 2) | Identify, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose | 3 |
| 3) | Design complex Biomedical systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 4 |
| 4) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Biomedical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | 4 |
| 5) | Design and conduct numerical or physical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Biomedical Engineering. | 3 |
| 6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Biomedical Engineering-related problems. | 2 |
| 7) | Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, oral and written, to have gained the level of English language knowledge (European Language Portfolio B1 general level) to follow the innovations in the field of Biomedical Engineering; gain the ability to write and understand written reports effectively, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | 2 |
| 8) | Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself. | 3 |
| 9) | Having knowledge for the importance of acting in accordance with the ethical principles of biomedical engineering and the awareness of professional responsibility and ethical responsibility and the standards used in biomedical engineering applications | 2 |
| 10) | Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | 2 |
| 11) | Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Biomedical Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Biomedical Engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions. | 4 |