| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopolymers | BMM606 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Merve DANDAN DOĞANCI
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Students will have knowledge on polymer science.
2) Students will have knowledge on the chemical, physical and mechanical properties of polymers.
3) Students will have knowledge on the Chemical, physical and mechanical properties of natural biopolymers.
4) Students will have knowledge on the production stage of biopolymers.
5) Students will have knowledge on the application areas of biopolymers.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||
| 1 | High | Middle | High | No relation | High | |
| 2 | High | Low | High | High | High | |
| 3 | No relation | Low | Low | High | High | |
| 4 | High | Low | Middle | Middle | High | |
| 5 | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Biomaterials, Advanced Biomaterials, Bioceramics, Biometals
Course Contents
Polymer science, polymer properties, synthesis and characterization of biopolymers, the production of natural biopolymers and their applications, chemically synthesized biopolymers, biopolymers in biomedical applications, polymeric biomaterials in tissue engineering, controlled drug release, medical diagnosis and biosensors, polymers used for hard tissue repair, biodegradation and biyodeteriorasyon.
Weekly Schedule
1) Polymer science, definition and basic concepts (classification of polymers, polymerization degree, molecular weight, crystallinity, etc.)2) Chemical structure, physical, mechanical, thermal, electrical and thermodynamic properties of polymers
3) Polymer synthesis and characterization (DSC, NMR, UV, IR)
4) Natural biopolymers and biopolymers produced by fermentation of microorganisms
5) Chemically synthesized biopolymers
6) Processing of biopolymers (injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, electrospinning, salt leaching, freeze drying, solid free form fabrication, etc.)
7) Biomedical applications of biopolymers (tissue engineering scaffolds, drug delivery systems, hydrogels, biosensors, etc.)
8) Midterm Exam
9) Polymeric biomaterials in tissue engineering (Contact Lens, Artificial Vessel, Wound Cover Materials, Surgical Fibers)
10) Polymers used for hard tissue repair -UHMWPE, bone cement, hip/knee joint prothesis
11) Adhesive polymers, tissue adhesives (polyalkylcyanoacrylates, fibrin, trombin)
12) Polymeric nanoparticules in biomedical applications
13) Polymeric biomaterials in medical diagnosis and biosensors
14) Biodegradable polymers and their properties (biodegradation and biodeteroation), biodegradation in nature (microorganisms, enzymes).
15) Research and Presentations
16) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Johnson, R.M., Mwaikambo, L.Y., and Tucker, N. “Biopolymers”, Vol.14, No.3, Rapra Review Reports, (2003).
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required