VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES

Department of Medical Laboratory Techniques

TLT 204 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Medical Biomaterial
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
TLT 204
Fall/Spring
2
0
2
3

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
-
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Give information about history of biomaterials.
  • Put forward an idea about biocompatible biomaterials
  • Describe structure of polymeric material
  • Explain natural polymers and their features
  • List the features of material used in organ production
  • Describe properties of biodegredable polymers.
  • Describe properties of biomaterials used in controlled release
Course Description History of biomaterials, biocompatibility, metalic biomaterials, bioseramics and hidrogels, structure of polymeric biomaterials, natural polymers, composite materials, structure of biomaterials used in tissue production, speciality of biodegredable polymers, biosignals and tissue engineering, biomaterials for controlled release.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
X
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction to biomaterials, general discription Biomaterials, Joyce Y. Wong, Joseph D. Bronzino, 2007
2 History of biomaterials Biomaterials, Joyce Y. Wong, Joseph D. Bronzino, 2007
3 Biocompatibility and biomaterials Biomaterials, Joyce Y. Wong, Joseph D. Bronzino, 2007
4 Metalic biomaterials Biomaterials, Joyce Y. Wong, Joseph D. Bronzino, 2007
5 Hydrogels Biomaterials, Joyce Y. Wong, Joseph D. Bronzino, 2007
6 Bioceramics Biomaterials, Joyce Y. Wong, Joseph D. Bronzino, 2007
7 Biohibrid materials Biomaterials, Joyce Y. Wong, Joseph D. Bronzino, 2007
8 Structure of polymeric biomaterials Biomaterials, Joyce Y. Wong, Joseph D. Bronzino, 2007
9 Midterm Exam
10 Natural polymers Biomaterials science: an introduction to materials in medicine, BD Ratner, AS Hoffman, FJ Schoen, JE Lemons – 2004
11 Composite materials Biomaterials science: an introduction to materials in medicine, BD Ratner, AS Hoffman, FJ Schoen, JE Lemons – 2004
12 Structure of biomaterials for producing a tissue Biomaterials science: an introduction to materials in medicine, BD Ratner, AS Hoffman, FJ Schoen, JE Lemons – 2004
13 Property of biodegredable polymers Biomaterials science: an introduction to materials in medicine, BD Ratner, AS Hoffman, FJ Schoen, JE Lemons – 2004
14 Biosignals and tissue engineering Biomaterials science: an introduction to materials in medicine, BD Ratner, AS Hoffman, FJ Schoen, JE Lemons – 2004
15 Properties of biomaterials for controlled release Biomaterials science: an introduction to materials in medicine, BD Ratner, AS Hoffman, FJ Schoen, JE Lemons – 2004
16 Final exam Biomaterials science: an introduction to materials in medicine, BD Ratner, AS Hoffman, FJ Schoen, JE Lemons – 2004

 

Course Notes/Textbooks Biomaterials science: an introduction to materials in medicine, BD Ratner, AS Hoffman, FJ Schoen, JE Lemons – 2004
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
16
-
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
10
Presentation / Jury
1
20
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
-
-
0
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
2
5
10
Presentation / Jury
1
10
10
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
10
10
Final Exam
1
13
13
    Total
75

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field

X
2

To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level

X
3

To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others

X
4

To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently

X
5

To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication

X
6

To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field

X
7

To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field

X
8

To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology

X
9

To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics

X
10

To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements

X
11

To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level

X
12

To take necessary measures in accordance with laboratory safety and protection rules in the field of medical laboratory techniques

X
13

To determine the needs according to the requirements of the laboratory processes and carry out activities for development

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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