| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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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) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Define biomaterials.
- Gain knowledge about the types of biomaterials and their basic properties, and discuss on the basis of current applications.
- Understand the interactions between biomaterials and cell and organ systems, and discuss on the basis of current applications.
- Learn various clinical applications of biomaterials and discuss.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face 50% + E-Learning 50% |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | No |
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| Course Description | Within the scope of this course, the definition of biomaterials, the types and basic properties of materials used as biomaterials, the interactions between cell and organ systems and biomaterials, and various clinical applications of biomaterials are explained. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Overview. Structure-Property Relationships of Biomaterials |
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2nd Week |
Characterization of Biomaterials |
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3rd Week |
Biomaterial Surfaces and Characterizations |
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4th Week |
Adsorption of Proteins to Surfaces |
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5th Week |
Cell-Surface Interactions: Cellular Response to Biomaterials |
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6th Week |
Blood Clotting and Blood-Bioplasma Interaction |
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7th Week |
Surface Modification Methods in Biomaterials |
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8th Week |
MIDTERM EXAM |
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9th Week |
Biodegradation in Biomaterials and Applications of Biomaterials in Drug Delivery Systems |
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10th Week |
Biological Testing of Biomaterials |
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11th Week |
Biomimetic Materials |
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12th Week |
Applications of Biomaterials: Hydrogels and Smart Materials |
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13th Week |
Applications of Biomaterials: Orthopedic/Dental Materials |
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14th Week |
Student Presentations |
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15th Week |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Update literature covering the studies in the area.
Biomaterials: An Introduction. 3rd Ed. J Park and R.S. Lakes. Springer-Verlag New York, 2007.
Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine. 3rd Ed. Editors: Buddy Ratner Allan Hoffman Frederick Schoen Jack Lemons. Academic Press, 2012.
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
35 |
| Assignment |
1 |
20 |
| Total(%) |
|
55 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
55 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
45 |
| 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 |
84 |
84 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
1 |
16 |
16 |
| Individual or group work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 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 |
12 |
12 |
| Project |
1 |
12 |
12 |
| Total Work Load | 297 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 9.9 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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