ECTS - Biomaterials
Biomaterials (MATE460) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Biomaterials | MATE460 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
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| Learning and Teaching Strategies | . |
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| Course Objectives | To give issues of biomaterials’ behavior, toxicology, and biocompatibility; the properties, performance, and use of biomaterials in order to teach the fundamental principles of biomaterials to all engineers, biologists, medical doctors |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Definition of biomaterial,biocompatibility,host response,synthetic and biological materials,synthetic biomaterial classes,polymers in the body,implant factors,host factors,categories of biomaterial applications,evaluation of biomaterials,historical evaluation of implants,current work in biomaterials, motivation for future directions,current trends.Properties of materials;bulk properties of materials, mechanical properties of materials;comparison of common surface analysis methods; |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Definition of biomaterial, biocompatibility, host response | Related pages of the given sources |
| 2 | Synthetic and biological materials | Related pages of the given sources |
| 3 | Categories of biomaterial applications | Related pages of the given sources |
| 4 | Evaluation of biomaterials, historical evaluation of implants | Related pages of the given sources |
| 5 | Current work in biomaterials | |
| 6 | Motivation for future directions | Related pages of the given sources |
| 7 | Current trends | Related pages of the given sources |
| 8 | Midterm 1 | |
| 9 | Properties of materials; bulk properties of materials | Related pages of the given sources |
| 10 | Mechanical properties of materials | Related pages of the given sources |
| 11 | Comparison of common surface analysis methods | Related pages of the given sources |
| 12 | Sterilisation Methods of Biomaterials | Related pages of the given sources |
| 13 | Polymers as Biomaterials | Related pages of the given sources |
| 14 | Evaluation of student presentations | |
| 15 | Recitation before final exam | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Other Sources | 1. Biomaterials An Introduction, Joon Park, R.S. Lakes, 3rd Edition, Springer, 2007. |
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| 2. Biomaterials Principles and Applications, Joon Park, Joseph D. Bronzino, CRC Press, 2003. | |
| 3. Biomaterials and Bioengineering Handbook, Donald L. Wiss, 2003. | |
| 4. Biomaterials in the Design and Reliability of Medical Devices, Michael N. Helmus, Eurekah, 2002. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
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| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 10 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 20 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 5 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Possesses sufficient knowledge in mathematics, natural sciences, and discipline-specific topics in Electrical and Electronics Engineering; uses this theoretical and practical knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 2 | Identifies, defines, formulates, and solves complex engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analytical and modeling methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
| 3 | Designs complex systems, processes, devices, or products under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, depending on the nature of the design.) | |||||
| 4 | Selects and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications; effectively uses information technologies. | |||||
| 5 | Designs experiments, conducts tests, collects data, analyzes, and interprets results to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. | |||||
| 6 | Works effectively in disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams; develops the ability to work independently. | X | ||||
| 7 | Communicates effectively in both written and verbal forms; possesses proficiency in at least one foreign language; writes effective reports, understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, delivers effective presentations, and gives and receives clear instructions. | |||||
| 8 | Recognizes the need for lifelong learning; accesses information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews oneself. | |||||
| 9 | Acts in accordance with ethical principles, assumes professional and ethical responsibility, and possesses knowledge about the standards used in engineering practices. | |||||
| 10 | Possesses knowledge about professional practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; gains awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; understands the principles of sustainable development. | |||||
| 11 | Understands the universal and societal impacts of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognizes the contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering and understands the legal implications of engineering solutions. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
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| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||