BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| PILOTAGE (EN) | |||||
| 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 | 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
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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. |
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) | Apply scientific methods or concepts in solving aviation-related problems | 3 |
| 2) | Analyze and interpret data | 5 |
| 3) | Work effectively on multi‐disciplinary and diverse teams | 5 |
| 4) | Make professional and ethical decisions | 3 |
| 5) | Communicate effectively, using both written and oral communication skills | 4 |
| 6) | Engage in and recognize the need for life‐long learning | 5 |
| 7) | Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice | 4 |
| 8) | Assess the national and international aviation environment | 3 |
| 9) | Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving contemporary problems in the field of aviation | 3 |
| 10) | Apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues | 3 |