Information Package

Master's of Biotechnology with Thesis

BTE525

FUNDAMENTALS OF CELL AND TISSUE ENGINEERING

Course Code
BTE525
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand the fundementals of tissue engineering.
  2. Gain knowledge about various strategies used in the production of tissue engineered products for different applications and discuss on the basis of current applications.
  3. Learn the selection criteria of tissue-engineered products for different applications and discuss.
  4. Learn the tissue-engineered products used in clinic and discuss.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionWithin the scope of this course; basic components of tissue engineering, various strategies used in the production of tissue engineering products for different applications, selection criteria for tissue engineering products for different applications, tissue engineering products that have reached the clinical stage are explained.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Cell and Tissue Engineering: Definition and Basic Components
2nd Week Development of Functional Tissue in In Vitro Environment
3rd Week Fundamentals of Bioreactor Design for Tissue Engineering
4th Week Use of Biomaterials in Tissue Engineering
5th Week Use of Stem Cells in Tissue Engineering
6th Week Drug Delivery Systems in Tissue Engineering
7th Week Gene Therapy in Tissue Engineering Applications
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week Cartilage and Bone Tissue Engineering
10th Week Nerve Tissue Engineering
11th Week Cardiovascular Applications and Tissue Engineering
12th Week Skin Tissue Engineering, Tissue Engineering for Other System and Organ Applications
13th Week The Future of Tissue Engineering and Debate
14th Week Student Presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingUpdate literature covering the studies in the area.
Robert Lanza, Robert Langer and Joseph P. Vacanti. Principles of Tissue Engineering, 4th Edition. Academic Press, 2013.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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(%) 100
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 Load297
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.9
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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