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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
05471115 Biomaterials 2025 Autumn 7 3+0+0 3 6
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) -
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
Nano teknolojinin gerekçeleri /Nano fiziğin temel kavramları/Yeni nano-malzemelerin tanıtımı/Nano yapılar üzerinde ölçüm teknikler; Spektroskopi,taramalı tünel mikroskopisi, Atomik kuvvet mikroskopisi/Karbon Nanotüpler/Grafen.
Objectives of the Course
Nano science concepts and techniques. Introduction of new nano-materials.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 Adequate knowledge of mathematics, science and mechanical engineering disciplines; Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in solving complex engineering problems. 5
P2 Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Students gain basic material knowledge. P.1.15 1
O2 Students gain the ability to reveal the properties needed in the production and use of materials. P.2.3 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Login
2 Smallness limits of physical systems
3 Basic concepts of nanotechnology: Electrons and photons
4 Basic concepts of nanotechnology: atoms, ions and molecules
5 Basic concepts of nanotechnology: Metals and semiconductors
6 Magnetic materials (Computer memory units)
7 New type of carbon materials (Fulerenes, carbon nano-tubes) New kinds of carbon materials (Fulerenes, carbon nano-tubes)
8 Midterm
9 Metal-semiconductor transitions in carbon nanotubes
10 Graphene
11 Electronic structure of graphene
12 Measurement techniques on nano structures: Spectroscopy
13 Measurement techniques on nano structures: STM
14 Measurement techniques on nano structures: AFM
Textbook or Material
Resources Joon B. Park, Joseph D. Bronzino, Biomaterials-Principal and Applications, CRC Press, 2003
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 3 42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 3 42
Midterms 1 40 40
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 60 60
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 184
Total Work Load / 30 6,13
Course ECTS Credits: 6
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P2
O1 Students gain basic material knowledge. 5 -
O2 Students gain the ability to reveal the properties needed in the production and use of materials. - 3