Synthetic and Biological Materials
Stem Cell and Tissue Regeneration
Institute of Health Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synthetic and Biological Materials | KHT533 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Serap MERT
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Learn basic concepts and definitions about biomaterials.
2) Learn the properties and classification of materials used in medicine.
3) Learn cell and tissue interactions.
4) Recognize the metallic materials used in medicine.
5) Recognize the ceramic materials used in medicine.
6) Recognize the polymeric materials used in medicine.
7) Recognize the natural biomaterials used in medicine.
8) Learn the production and characterization of materials used in medicine.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 8 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Biomaterials and their applications
Course Contents
Synthesis and characterization of natural and artificial materials (metals, ceramics, glass etc.) used in envy, biodegradable natural (proteins, polysaccharides etc.) and artificial (polyesters, polyurethanes, polyanhydrides, polyacetals, dendrimer, elastomers etc.) polymeric materials used for biomedical purposes.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to biomaterials: Basic concepts, definitions2) Biocompatibility
3) Classification of materials used in medicine
4) Properties of materials used in medicine
5) Cell and tissue interactions
6) Metallic materials used in medicine
7) Ceramic materials used in medicine
8) Mid-Term
9) Polymeric materials used in medicine
10) Natural biomaterials
11) Glass-ceramics
12) Dental ceramics
13) Coatings
14) Manufacture of materials used in medicine
15) Characterization methods of materials used in medicine
16) Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine”, B.D. Ratner, A.S. Hoffman, F.J. Schoen, J.E. Lemans, Academic Press, 1996
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Question-Answer
4) Question-Answer
5) Question-Answer
6) Discussion
7) Discussion
8) Discussion
9) Discussion
10) Lab / Workshop
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required