Information Package

Master's of Biomedical Engineering without Thesis

BME527

CARDIOVASCULAR ENGINEERING AND BİOCOMPATIBILITY

Course Code
BME527
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn biomaterials used in heart-vessel system.
  2. Learn about blood and understand the interaction with biomaterials.
  3. Learn the methods used for increasing the biocompatibility of bio-materials.
  4. Learn the methods used in the surface analysis of Cardiovascular biomaterials.
  5. Understand the body's reactions to foreign bodies.
  6. Gain information about Sterilization and the methods used.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionCardiovascular Biomaterials, Surface Modification, Surface Characterization, Protein Adsorption, Cell Adhesion, Blood Coagulation, Anticoagulation & Fibrinolysis, Platelets & Thrombosis, Device Complications in Cardiovascular System, The Non-specific Immune Response, Inflammation, Bacterial Adhesion & Infection, Sterilization
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Cardiovascular Biomaterials
2nd Week Surface Modification
3rd Week Surface Characterization
4th Week Protein Adsorption
5th Week Cell Adhesion
6th Week Blood Clotting Mechanism
7th Week Coagulation And Anticoagulation
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Platelets And Thrombosis
10th Week Cardiovascular System Device Complications
11th Week Non-Specific Immune Response
12th Week Inflammation
13th Week Sterilization
14th Week Bacterial Adhesion And Infection
Recommended or Required Reading(1)Biomaterials Evaluation/VON RECUM
(2)Biomaterials Science/RATNER
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Quiz 2 10
Project 1 20
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 72 72
Preparation for Quiz 2 12 24
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
Project 1 12 12
Total Work Load287
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.56
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
K1 X
K2 X X X
K3 X
K4 X X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X
K8 X X