Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biomaterials
Course Code: PLT202
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To create knowledge about basic concepts, current developments and clinical applications of biomaterials, which is an interdisciplinary field.

Course Content

Identification and classification of biomaterials; Methods used in the synthesis and characterization of biomaterials; use of biomaterials

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Tuba TOP
Learning Outcomes
1.Should be able to examine the development of biomaterials
2.To be able to comprehend the applications of these materials in biological systems
3.To have knowledge about the properties, types and biomedical applications of metallic biomaterials
4.To have knowledge about natural and artificial biopolymers and biomedical applications of biopolymers
5.Have knowledge of composite biomaterials
Recommended or Required Reading
1.William D. Callister, David G. Rethwisch; Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction; ISBN-13: 978-0470419977;
2.William F. Smith; Material science and engineering; Literature Publishing; 9789758431618; Translation: Nihat G. Kınıkoğlu; 2005
3.Park, Joon, and Roderic S. Lakes. Biomaterials: an introduction. Springer Science & Business Media, 2007
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and history of biotechnology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Biotechnology related concepts
Week 3 - Theoretical
Development of biomaterials
Week 4 - Theoretical
Mechanical properties of biomaterials
Week 5 - Theoretical
Application of biomaterials to biological systems
Week 6 - Theoretical
Nanosystems in the production of biomaterials
Week 7 - Theoretical
Metallic Biomaterials (stainless steel, cobalt and titanium-based alloys, metal biomaterials used in dentistry) properties and areas of use 1
Week 8 - Theoretical
Metallic Biomaterials (stainless steel, cobalt and titanium-based alloys, metal biomaterials used in dentistry) properties and areas of use 1 (Midterm Exam Evaluation)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Metallic Biomaterials (stainless steel, cobalt and titanium-based alloys, metal biomaterials used in dentistry) properties and areas of use 2
Week 10 - Theoretical
Biomedical usage areas of ceramic biomaterials (aluminum oxide, zirconium oxide, calcium phosphate, glass ceramics)
Week 11 - Theoretical
The structure, properties and uses of natural polymers in tissue engineering
Week 12 - Theoretical
Structure, properties and uses of artificial polymers in tissue engineering
Week 13 - Theoretical
Properties and uses of composite biomaterials
Week 14 - Theoretical
Characterization Tests of Biomaterials and Standards applied to biomaterials
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment1628
Midterm Examination19110
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026