| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomaterials and Applications | BMM202 | 4. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assist. Prof. Dr. İkrime ORKAN UÇAR |
| Instructors | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The goal of this subject is to teach the physical and biological principles that serve as the scientific basis for understanding the interactions of biological molecules, cells and biomaterial surfaces. To teach the fabrication and characterization methods of biomaterials and prostheses. |
| Course Content | Biomedical Materials concept, Biomaterials definition, classification and principles, Biomaterials Production techniques, Biomaterials characterization and structure analysis, Medical biomaterials, Biocompatibility concept, Investigation of biomaterial’s biocompatibility, Implant biomaterials interaction with cell and tissue and immune response, polymeric biomedical materials, recent developments about biomedical materials field. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Understand the fundamental principles of biomaterials and their properties. - Apply modern analytical techniques for characterization of biomaterials. - Apply computational techniques to biomaterials. - Understand the surface properties and toxicity. - Learn the processes analysis and calculate costs. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to basic concepts of biomaterials sciences | Course Hours |
| 2. Week | Classification of materials used in medicine | Course Hours |
| 3. Week | Polymeric materials | Course Hours |
| 4. Week | Ceramic materials | Course Hours |
| 5. Week | Metals | Course Hours |
| 6. Week | Alloys | Course Hours |
| 7. Week | Surface modification, Surface-protein interaction | Course Hours |
| 8. Week | Surface modification, Surface-protein interaction | Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Acute wound healing, Blood clothing, Inflammation | Course Hours |
| 10. Week | Sterilization and implant associated infections | Course Hours |
| 11. Week | Biomaterial characterization techniques, Surface Coating | Course Hours |
| 12. Week | Hydrogels, Biodegradable polymers | Course Hours |
| 13. Week | Application of biomaterials in medicine and biology as artificial organs | Course Hours |
| 14. Week | Application of biomaterials in orthopedics and dentistry | Course Hours |
| 1. 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. |
| 2. J.S.Temenoff, A.G. Mikos, Biomaterials-The Intersection og Biology and Materials Science, First Edition,2008. |
| 3. Biomaterials Science and Biocompatibility Frederick H. Silver (Author), David L. Christiansen. |
| 4. Biomaterials Science: An Integrated Clinical and Engineering Approach by Yitzhak Rosen , Noel Elman. |
| 5. 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. |
| 6. Biomaterials Science, Third Edition: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine Buddy D. Ratner (Author), Allan S. Hoffman (Author), Frederick J. Schoen (Author), Jack E. Lemons. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Final | 1 | 55 | 55 |
| Total Workload | 127 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
