Course Name | Biomaterials |
Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
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ME 440 | Fall/Spring | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Prerequisites | None | |||||
Course Language | English | |||||
Course Type | Elective | |||||
Course Level | First Cycle | |||||
Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
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Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | • to introduce different types of materials used in biomedical applications. • to provide issues of biomaterials’ properties and performance, and their applications in selected subspecialties of medicine. |
Learning Outcomes | The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | Definition of biomaterial, properties of biomaterials required for different applications, backgrounds in biology: Proteins/Cells/Tissues, Biometarials: metals, polymers, ceramics and composites. Biocompatibility, host response, implant factors, host factors, application fields of biomaterials and current studies. |
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Week | Subjects | Required Materials |
1 | Properties of materials: Bulk properties and surface properties of materials. | |
2 | Definition of biomaterials. Performance of biomaterials. Brief historical background. | |
3 | Proteins: structure, properties, and adsorption to surfaces. Cells: their surfaces and interactions with materials | |
4 | Cells: their surfaces and interactions with materials. Tissues. | |
5 | Classes of materials used in biomedical applications: Metals. | |
6 | Review and Midterm I | |
7 | Classes of materials used in biomedical applications: Ceramics. | |
8 | Classes of materials used in biomedical applications: Polymers and composites. | |
9 | Host reactions to biomaterials and their evaluation. | |
10 | Host reactions to biomaterials and their evaluation. Biocompatibility, host response, implant factors, host factors. | |
11 | Review and Midterm II | |
12 | Testing biomaterials: in vitro and in vivo assessment of tissue compatibility. | |
13 | Application fields of biomaterials and current trends. | |
14 | Application fields of biomaterials and current trends. | |
15 | Review of Topics | |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Biomaterials An Introduction, Joon Park, R.S. Lakes, 3rd Edition, Springer, 2007. Biomaterials Science: An introduction to Materials in Medicine, edited by B.D. Rutner, A.S. Hoffman, F.J. Schoen and J.E. Lemons, Academic Press |
Suggested Readings/Materials | Biomaterials Principles and Applications, Joon Park, Joseph D. Bronzino, CRC Press, 2003. Recent articles will be cited as reference materials during some of the classes. |
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | 12 | 10 |
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | 2 | 10 |
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | 2 | 10 |
Presentation / Jury | ||
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exam | ||
Midterm | 2 | 40 |
Final Exam | 1 | 30 |
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 70 | |
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 30 | |
Total |
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 4 | 64 |
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | ||
Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 2 | 32 |
Field Work | |||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | 2 | 4 | |
Portfolio | |||
Homework / Assignments | 4 | ||
Presentation / Jury | |||
Project | |||
Seminar / Workshop | |||
Oral Exam | |||
Midterms | 2 | 8 | |
Final Exams | 1 | 22 | |
Total | 142 |
# | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 | To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Civil Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. | |||||
2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Civil Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |||||
3 | To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
4 | To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications. | |||||
5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Civil Engineering research topics. | |||||
6 | To be able to work efficiently in Civil Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. | |||||
7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. | |||||
8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions. | |||||
9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. | |||||
10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. | |||||
11 | To be able to collect data in the area of Civil Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language; | |||||
12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. | |||||
13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Civil Engineering. |
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