| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Doctorate Of Science |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Introduce biodegradable, biomimetic & smart design approaches to biomaterial engineering
- To introduce regulatory and ethical concerns dealing with the implementation and commercialization of biomaterials
- Provide graduate-level foundation on contemporary biomaterial principles
- Read, understand and assimilate papers, publications and lectures in the biomaterials / develop analysis and critical thinking skills for the evaluation of relevant literature
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | |
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| Course Description | Introduction to polymers and biodegradable polymers; Biodegradability tests; Introduction to smart biomaterials and shape memory capable materials; Classifications according to stimulating effects; Smart hydrogel, characterization techniques and medical applications; Smart nanoparticles and medical applications; Biomaterials with multiple stimulating effect designs; Smart surfaces, micro and nanopatterning; Biomimetic approaches in biomaterials; Smart nanofibers; Arrangements in biomaterials
Ethical rules in biomaterials |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to the polymers & biodegradable polymers |
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2nd Week |
Test of biodegradability |
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3rd Week |
Introduction to the smart biomaterials & shape memory materials |
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4th Week |
Classification on the basis of stimuli |
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5th Week |
Smart hyrogels, characterisations and medical applications |
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6th Week |
Smart nanoassemblies and nanoparticles with medical applications |
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7th Week |
Multi-stimuli-responsive systems |
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8th Week |
Smart surfaces & micro- and nanopatterning processes |
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9th Week |
Biomimetic approaches |
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10th Week |
Smart nanofibers |
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11th Week |
Regulations in biomaterials |
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12th Week |
Ethical concerns in biomaterials |
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13th Week |
Project presentation |
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14th Week |
Project presentation |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | "Smart Biomaterial" edited by Mitsuhiro Ebara, Yohei Kotsuchibashi, Ravin Narain, Naokazu Idota, Young-Jin Kim, John M. Hoffman, Koichiro Uto, Takao Aoyagi,2014
" Biodegradable Polymer-Based Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering " edited by Naznin Sultana ,2013
Internet and library files
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Assignment |
1 |
20 |
| Quiz |
1 |
15 |
| Total(%) |
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65 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
65 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
35 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| 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 Load | 287 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 9.56 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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