PERFORMING ARTS
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 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)	They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.).	2
2)	They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field.	2
3)	They are aware of national and international values in performing arts.	2
4)	Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works.	1
5)	They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field.	3
6)	Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal.	3
7)	They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field.	2
8)	They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods.	3
9)	They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods.	1
10)	They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field.	1
11)	By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works.	3
12)	They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art.	2
13)	Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field.	3
14)	Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater.	2
15)	They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field.	3