Course Name | Biomedical Polymer Technologies |
Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
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BME 408 | Fall/Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
Prerequisites | None | |||||
Course Language | English | |||||
Course Type | Elective | |||||
Course Level | First Cycle | |||||
Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | ||||||
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Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to introduce the students with the polymers used in biomedical field. The course covers the synthesis and characterization of polymers, properties of polymers and the choice of polymers depending on particular biomedical problems. The course will also cover the types of polymers used in medical and drug delivery applications before discussing the future of biomedical polymers. |
Learning Outcomes | The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | Introduction to polymer science, properties of polymers, polymerisation techniques, characterisation of polymers, biomedical applications of polymers, Biopolymer processing, drug delivery systems, biodegredation and biodeterioration, chemical synthesis of biopolymers, synthesis of natural biopolymers, and future of biomedical applications of polymers. |
Related Sustainable Development Goals | |
| Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | X | |
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Managment Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
Week | Subjects | Required Materials |
1 | Introduction to Polymer Science | Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Chapter 1 |
2 | The Use of Polymers in Health Science | Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Chapter 1 |
3 | Characterization of Polymers | Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Chapter 2.1,2 |
4 | Characterization of Polymers | Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Chapter 2.1,2 |
5 | Structures and Features of Polymers | Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Chapter 2.3,4 |
6 | Synthesis of Polymers | Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Chapter 3.1-2 |
7 | Polymerization | Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Chapter 3.2-6 |
8 | Midterm | |
9 | Polymer Modifications | Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Chapter 3.9 |
10 | Biodegradable and Bioerodible Polymers | Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Chapter 4.3 |
11 | Biomedical Use of Polymers | Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Chapter 4.3 |
12 | Pharmaceutical Use of Polymers | Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Chapter 4.4 |
13 | DNA Matrixes | Dan Luo, W. Mark Saltzman, Synthetic DNA delivery systems, Nature Biotechnology 18, 33 - 37 (2000) doi:10.1038/71889 |
14 | Future directions | Dan Luo, W. Mark Saltzman, Synthetic DNA delivery systems, Nature Biotechnology 18, 33 - 37 (2000) doi:10.1038/71889 |
15 | Review | |
16 | Review of the Semester |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5 Course slides |
Suggested Readings/Materials | Johnson, R.M., Mwaikambo, L.Y., and Tucker, N. “Biopolymers”, Vol.14, No.3, Rapra Review Reports, (2003). |
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | 1 | 15 |
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | 1 | 15 |
Presentation / Jury | 1 | 10 |
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exam | ||
Midterm | 1 | 20 |
Final Exam | 1 | 40 |
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 4 | 60 |
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 1 | 40 |
Total |
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | ||
Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 2 | 32 |
Field Work | |||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | 1 | 15 | |
Portfolio | |||
Homework / Assignments | 1 | 10 | |
Presentation / Jury | 1 | 10 | |
Project | |||
Seminar / Workshop | |||
Oral Exam | |||
Midterms | 1 | 15 | |
Final Exams | 1 | 20 | |
Total | 150 |
# | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 | To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Biomedical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
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. | X | ||||
4 | To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Biomedical Engineering applications. | |||||
5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Biomedical Engineering research topics. | X | ||||
6 | To be able to work efficiently in Biomedical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. | X | ||||
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 Biomedical 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. | X | ||||
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. | X | ||||
11 | To be able to collect data in the area of Biomedical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. | X | ||||
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 Biomedical Engineering. | X |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest