Polymeric Biomaterials and Applications
Stem Cell and Tissue Regeneration
Institute of Health Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymeric Biomaterials and Applications | KHT652 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Fall | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Serap MERT
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Learn basic polymer chemistry knowledge.
2) Recognize the classification of polymers and biomaterials.
3) Recognize the properties, production methods and characterization of polymeric biomaterials.
4) Learn the production methods, characterization and biological applications of nanoparticles from polymers.
5) Learn the encapsulation method, encapsulation and micro encapsulation and biological applications of polymers.
6) Learn hydrogel production methods and biological applications from polymers.
7) Recognize the biomaterials used as structural scaffolds in tissue engineering.
8) Learn other biological applications of biomaterials (contact lenses, stents, breast implants, joints, bone plates etc.).
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Synthetic and Biological Materials
Course Contents
In-vitro and in-vivo applications of polymeric nanoparticle preparation techniques (nanoprecipitation, single emulsion etc. methods), biocompatibility, mechanical and physical properties of polymeric biomaterials in detail, applications of polymeric biomaterials between cells, encapsulation of polymeric materials and drug release systems
Weekly Schedule
1) Basic polymer chemistry knowledge: Definitions, classification of polymers2) General properties of polymers
3) Introduction to biomaterials: General definitions and classification of biomaterials
4) Polymeric biomaterials and their properties
5) Production methods and characterization of polymeric biomaterials
6) Methods of nanoparticle production from polymers
7) Nanoparticle characterization
8) Midterm
9) Biological applications of nanoparticles (drug release systems)
10) Capsulation method of polymers, encapsulation and micro encapsulation
11) Biological applications of encapsulation method I (drug release systems)
12) Biological applications of encapsulation method II (organ transplant)
13) Hydrogel production methods and biological applications from polymers
14) Usage areas of biomaterials as structural scaffolding in tissue engineering
15) Other biological applications of biomaterials (contact lenses, stents, chest implants, joints, bone plates etc.)
16) Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) 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