Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Engineering
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
Faculty of Engineering
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAK8309 | Biyolojik Dokuların Mekanik Özellikleri | 4 | Spring | 8 | 2+1+0 | 3 | 3 |
| 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
Introduction, Definition of Biomaterials, Examples, Structure of Matter, Chemical Bonds, Surface Properties of Biomaterials, Metallic Materials, Ceramic Materials, Polymeric Materials, Composite Materials, Proteins: Structure-Function Relationship, Biocompatibility, Tissue Response, Soft Tissue Applications, Hard Tissue Applications and Other Applications
Objectives of the Course
Teaching students about definitions of biomaterials and investigation of different application fields of biomaterials including medicine. Biomaterial types used as implant materials. Environmental and other conditions affecting biomaterials.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Biomaterials, Historical Development and Performance of Biomaterials and Problems, and General Survey |
| 2 | General Survey to the Substances Forming the Structure of the Biomaterials, Structure of Matter, Chemical Bonds |
| 3 | Characterization of Biomaterials: Mechanical and Basic Properties |
| 4 | Characterization of Biomaterials :Surface Properties |
| 5 | Metallic Biomaterials and their properties: metallic alloys such as stainless steel and titanium and Dental Metals |
| 6 | Ceramic Biomaterials: Calcium Phosphate Ceramics, Bioceramics and Bioglasses |
| 7 | Midterm Exam |
| 8 | Polymeric Biomaterials, Properties of Polymers, Structure, Molecular Weight, Biodegredable |
| 9 | Biocompatibility and Tissue Response; Implantation,Coagulation |
| 10 | Soft Tissue Implants; Tissue Adhesives, Artificial Skin, Artificial Vascular and Cardiovascular Implants, Short and Long Term Extracorporeal Systems |
| 12 | Hard Tissue Implants; Artificial Bone, Hip and Knee Implant, Nails and Screws Inserted into the Bone |
| 14 | Final Exam |
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 | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| Total | 0 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 0 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 0 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 0 | ||