Information Package

Ph.D. on Biomedical Engineering

BME607

PLASMA AIDED BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS

Course Code
BME607
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. To improve skills on implementation & design of plasma based biomedical device
  2. To induce ability for plasma aided manipulations on the way of excellent biomaterial performance
  3. Read, understand and assimilate papers, publications and lectures in the biomaterials / develop analysis and critical thinking skills for the evaluation of relevant literature
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionDefinition and types of plasma (Hot, cold plasma); Classification of plasma production sources; Use of plasma technique in surface modifications - atmospheric plasma; Use of plasma technique in surface modifications - vacuum plasma; Plasma sterilization devices; Introduction to medical plasma technology; Direct live tissue applications of plasma plasma - cell interactions I; Direct living tissue applications of plasma acid - tissue interactions; Surgical plasma devices; Other biomedical plasma devices; Certification and characterization tests; Advanced plasma technology applications
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week What is plasma ? the definitian for cold and hot plasmas
2nd Week The classifications for plasma sources
3rd Week The surface modification by plasma techniques- atmospheric plasma
4th Week The surface modification by plasma techniques- vacuum plasma
5th Week Plasma Sterilisations
6th Week Introduction to the medical plasma
7th Week Plasma beam- cell interactions
8th Week Plasma beam- living tissue interactions
9th Week Surgical plasma tools
10th Week Other plasma devices
11th Week Certifications for plasma tools & diagnostic tests
12th Week Advanced plasma technology applications (Cancer treatment, stem cell etc.)
13th Week Project presentation
14th Week Project presentation
Recommended or Required Reading?Plasma Medicine" edited by Alexander Fridman, Gary Friedman,2013

"Plasma polymerization" edited by H. Yasuda, 1985

Internet and library files
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Quiz 1 15
Total(%) 65
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 65
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 35
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 72 72
Preparation for Quiz 1 12 12
Individual or group work 2 3 6
Preparation for Final exam 1 24 24
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 11 11
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 96 96
Homework 1 24 24
Total Work Load287
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.56
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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K4 X X
K5
K6 X
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