COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Biomaterials
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
ME 440
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
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;
  • explain types of materials used in biomedical applications.
  • discuss mechanical and chemical properties of biomaterials required for different applications.
  • get a knowledge of basic biology.
  • discuss different types of tissue material interactions and reactions to biomaterials
  • define biomaterials’ behavior and performance and their applications in selected subspecialties of medicine.
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.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

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.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

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

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
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

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have knowledge in Mathematics, science, physics knowledge based on mathematics; mathematics with multiple variables, differential equations, statistics, optimization and linear algebra; to be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge in complex engineering problems

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex mechatronics engineering problems; to be able to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

3

To be able to design a complex electromechanical system, process, device or product with sensor, actuator, control, hardware, and software to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

4

To be able to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Mechatronics Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.

5

To be able to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating Mechatronics Engineering problems.

6

To be able to work effectively in Mechatronics Engineering disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both in oral and written forms; 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; information on standards used 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

Using a foreign language, he collects information about Mechatronics Engineering and communicates with his colleagues. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

12

To be able to use the second foreign language at intermediate level.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information; to be able to follow developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechatronics Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest