Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biomaterials
Course Code: KMY433
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to instruct learners the use of biomaterials in biochemistry and biomedicine.

Course Content

To know the preparation and utilization of natural and synthetic biomaterials.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to recognise the physical and chemical properties of biomaterials.
2.To be able to comprehend the utilization of biomaterials in medicine and other related areas.
3.To be able to comprehend the preparation techniques of biopolymers.
4.To have knowledge about biomaterials used in nanobiotechnology
5.To have knowledge about biomaterials literature
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lecture Notes (Prof. Dr. A: Alev Karagözler; Yrd. Doç. Dr. Deniz Aktaş Uygun).
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction and definition of biomaterials.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Classification of biomaterials.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Metallic, ceramic and polymeric materials.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Physical, mechanical and biological interaction of biomaterials with biological systems.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Biocompatibility.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Biodegradability.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Biomaterial tests.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Utilization of biopolymers in medicine and dentistry.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Polymers used for therapeutic purposes
Week 10 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 11 - Theoretical
Utilization of biopolymers in drug release.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Polymers in tissue engineering.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Implants.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Biomaterials used in nanobiotechnology
Week 15 - Theoretical
Use of biopolymers in research.
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%16
Midterm Examination1%24
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment1505
Reading101010
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination125126
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)80
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
5
4
5
3
OÇ-2
5
4
3
OÇ-3
5
4
3
OÇ-4
5
4
3
OÇ-5
5
4
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026