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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Advanced Biomaterial BMM505 Elective Master's degree 1 Fall 8

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Özcan GÜNDOĞDU
Research Assistant Hatice ASRİ

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Obtain the necessary information about the properties of biomaterials
2) Obtain the necessary information about the performance of biomaterials
3) Obtain the necessary information about the usage areas of biomaterials

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Learning Outcomes
1 Middle High Middle Middle High High Middle Middle High
2 High High Middle Middle Middle High Middle Middle High
3 High Middle Middle Middle Middle High High Middle High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

Classification of biomaterials; Polymeric, Ceramic, Metallic and Composite, Selection of Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications, Biomaterial Surfaces and Physiological Environment, Engineering Biomaterial Surfaces, Biocompatibility

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Biomaterials An Introduction, Joon Park, R.S. Lakes, 3rd Edition, Springer, 2007. R. McNeill Alexander (2005) Mechanics of animal movement, Current Biology Volume 15, Issue 16, 23 August 2005, Pages R616-R619.
2- 2. Biomaterials Principles and Applications, Joon Park, Joseph D. Bronzino, CRC Press, 2003. Bartlett, Roger (1997). Introduction to sports biomechanics (1 ed.). New York, NY: Routledge. p. 304. ISBN 0-419-20840-2
3- Biomaterials and Bioengineering Handbook, Donald L. Wiss, 2003
4- Biomaterials in the Design and Reliability of Medical Devices, Michael N. Helmus, Eurekah, 2002

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods



Assessment Methods and Criteria

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required