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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
05481110 Mechanical Properties of Biological Tissues 4 Spring 8 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
Biyomalzemelere Giriş, Biyomalzemelerin Karakterizasyonu; Mekanik ve Yüzey Özellikleri; ; Metalik Biyomalzemeler ve Özellikleri; Seramik Biyomalzemeler(; Kalsiyum Fosfat Seramikleri, Biyoseramik ve Biyolojik Camlar); Polimerik Biyomalzemeler, Kompozit Biyomalzemeler; Biyouyumluluk ve Doku Cevabı; Yumuşak Doku İmplantları; Sert Doku İmplantları
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 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. 4
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 learn the basic professional terminology and knowledge that mechanical engineers will need in business life. P.1.16 1
O2 Explains material properties, chemical bonding and structures. P.1.53 1
O3 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 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 Polymeric Biomaterials, Properties of Polymers, Structure, Molecular Weight, Biodegredable
8 Midterm
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
11 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
13 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 - -
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 learn the basic professional terminology and knowledge that mechanical engineers will need in business life. 4 -
O2 Explains material properties, chemical bonding and structures. 5 -
O3 Students gain the ability to reveal the properties needed in the production and use of materials. - 4