Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Talip ÇELİK

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Provides extensive information about prosthesis and prosthetic types
2) Examines biological and mechanical factors in prosthesis design.
3) Provides prosthetic design capability
4) Provides information on artificial organs and production technologies

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	High	High	High	High	High	No relation	No relation	No relation
	2	High	High	Middle	Middle	No relation	High	Low	Low	Low
	3	Middle	High	High	High	No relation	No relation	Middle	Middle	Low
	4	Middle	No relation	No relation	Middle	High	No relation	Middle	Middle	Low

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Anatomy and Physiology, static, strength of materials, computer aided design

Course Contents

Lower and upper extremity prostheses, prosthesis types and design differences, osseointegration, biological effects, artificial organs and production technologies

Weekly Schedule

1) What is a prosthesis, general information about prosthesis types
2) Types of prosthesis design, what should be considered in prosthesis design
3) Mechanical and biological reasons to be considered in prosthesis design
4) Types and design of the knee prosthesis
5) Foot prosthesis and implants
6) Prostheses and implants used in spinal joints
7) Implants and prostheses used in the skull
8) Midterm exam
9) Prosthetic design practice
10) Prosthesis design and evaluation with strength analysis
11) Prosthetic design practice
12) What is an artificial organ and how is it manufactured?
13) Manufacturing methods of the artificial organs
14) Features of artificial organs
15) Artificial organ modeling and fabrication
16) Final exam

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Self Study
4) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

60%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Midterm Examination	1	60%
Semester Studies	Quiz	1	40%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

40%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Prosthesis Design and Artifcial Organs	BMM522	Elective	Master's degree	1	Fall	8