Syllabus ( BENG 465 )
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Basic information
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Course title: |
Advanced Applications of Biomaterials Lab |
Course code: |
BENG 465 |
Lecturer: |
Assist. Prof. Ayşe ASLAN CANPOLAT
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ECTS credits: |
5 |
GTU credits: |
3 () |
Year, Semester: |
3, Spring |
Level of course: |
First Cycle (Undergraduate) |
Type of course: |
Elective
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Language of instruction: |
English
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Mode of delivery: |
Face to face , Group study , Lab work
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Pre- and co-requisites: |
none |
Professional practice: |
No |
Purpose of the course: |
This course aims to synthesize and characterize new biomaterials that provide great advantages over currently used materials for medicine, health and biotechnology applications |
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Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Synthesize of Biopolymer and list the purification techniques
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Acquire knowledge for research methods which are required to develop novel application methods
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Conduct and develop bioengineering applications for relevant sectors such as health and agricultural industry.
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Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
Method of assessment
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Laboratory exercise/exam
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Seminar/presentation
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Apply the termal and structural characterization methods
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Acquire knowledge for research methods which are required to develop novel application methods
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Conduct and develop bioengineering applications for relevant sectors such as health and agricultural industry.
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Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
Method of assessment
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Laboratory exercise/exam
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Seminar/presentation
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Identify the fundamental techniques and the basic methods of synthesize of biocomposite materials
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Acquire knowledge for research methods which are required to develop novel application methods
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Conduct and develop bioengineering applications for relevant sectors such as health and agricultural industry.
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Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
Method of assessment
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Laboratory exercise/exam
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Seminar/presentation
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Contents
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Week 1: |
Fundametals of Biomaterials |
Week 2: |
Synthesis and Prufication of biopolymer |
Week 3: |
Structural characterization tests of biopolymers |
Week 4: |
Thermal characterization tests of biopolymers |
Week 5: |
Dissolution and biocompatibility characterization tests of biopolymers
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Week 6: |
Bionanomaterials
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Week 7: |
Synthesis of bionanomaterials |
Week 8: |
Structural characterization of nanomaterials |
Week 9: |
Thermal characterization of nanomaterials |
Week 10: |
Discussing the characterization results of nanomaterials
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Week 11: |
Biocomposite materials synthesis and product recovery |
Week 12: |
Structural characterization tests of biocomposites |
Week 13: |
Thermal characterization tests of biocomposites |
Week 14: |
Applications of Bionanocomposites |
Week 15*: |
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Week 16*: |
Final Exam |
Textbooks and materials: |
-Xian, W. (2009). A laboratory course in biomaterials. CRC Press. -Pompe, W., Rödel, G., Weiss, H. J., & Mertig, M. (2013). Bio-nanomaterials: designing materials inspired by nature. John Wiley & Sons. |
Recommended readings: |
-Dumitriu, S., & Popa, V. I. (Eds.). (2013). Polymeric biomaterials (Vol. 2). CRC Press. -Basu, B., Katti, D. S., & Kumar, A. (2010). Advanced biomaterials: fundamentals, processing, and applications. John Wiley & Sons.
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* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
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Assessment
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Method of assessment |
Week number |
Weight (%) |
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Mid-terms: |
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0 |
Other in-term studies: |
3,4,6.9,11 |
50 |
Project: |
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0 |
Homework: |
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0 |
Quiz: |
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0 |
Final exam: |
16 |
50 |
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Total weight: |
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Workload
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Activity |
Duration (Hours per week) |
Total number of weeks |
Total hours in term |
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Courses (Face-to-face teaching): |
3 |
14 |
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Own studies outside class: |
3 |
10 |
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Practice, Recitation: |
0 |
0 |
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Homework: |
0 |
0 |
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Term project: |
3 |
5 |
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Term project presentation: |
3 |
5 |
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Quiz: |
0 |
0 |
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Own study for mid-term exam: |
0 |
0 |
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Mid-term: |
0 |
0 |
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Personal studies for final exam: |
7 |
3 |
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Final exam: |
3 |
1 |
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Total workload: |
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Total ECTS credits: |
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* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25. (1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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