BIOTECHNOLOGIC METHODS & BIOARTIFICAL ORGAN PRODUTION

BTE531

Course Code: BTE531
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 10

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Master's Degree With Thesis

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

To learn the basic definitions of bioethics
Reviewing current theoretical knowledge and ethical issues
To learn ethical information about the testing of biomedical devices
Acquiring lifelong learning skills

Mode of Delivery

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

Within the scope of this course, basic definitions of bioethics, ethical information about testing of biomedical devices, and basic concepts about bioartificial organs are explained.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Controlled Drug Release Systems: Mechanisms and Kinetics
2^nd Week	Artificial Kidney Membranes
3^rd Week	Advanced Blood Purification Therapies
4^th Week	Membranes for Artificial Lung and Gas Exchange Applications
5^th Week	Membranes for Bioartificial Kidney Devices
6^th Week	Membrane Based Bioartificial Liver Devices
7^th Week	Can Co-Culture Approaches Improve Biological Functions of Bioartificial Livers?
8^th Week	Midterm Exams
9^th Week	Bioartificial Pancreatic Membranes: Macroencapsulation Strategies
10^th Week	Early Health Economic Evaluation of Bioartificial Organs: Involving Users in the Design of Bioartificial Pancreas for Diabetes
11^th Week	Week Membranes for Regenerative Medicine in Clinical Applications
12^th Week	Membranes for Organs on Chips
13^th Week	Week Student Presentations
14^th Week	Week Student Presentations

Recommended or Required Reading

Modern Literature.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Questions/Answers
Presentation
Discussion

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)

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

Language of Instruction

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
K1	X	X		X
K2			X
K3		X	X	X
K4		X
K5			X
K6
K7		X	X	X
K8			X
K9				X