Department of Biomedical Engineering

BME 408 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Biomedical Polymer Technologies

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
BME 408	FALL	3	0	3	5

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	ELECTIVE_COURSE
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	Face-To-Face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Presentation/Discussion
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Işınay Ebru Yüzay
Course Lecturer(s)	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Işınay Ebru Yüzay
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives

The purpose of this course is to introduce the polymers used in the biomedical field. In the course, information will first be provided on the synthesis and characterization of polymers, and the properties of polymers and the selection of suitable polymers for relevant biomedical applications will be discussed. Polymers used in medical and drug release will be introduced, and the future of biomedical polymers will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who succeeded in this course;

Name	Description	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
Name	Description	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
LO1	will be able to identify the natural and synthetic polymers used in biomedical science and the types and properties of biopolymers	1.5			X
LO2	will be able to explain the methods used in the characterization, synthesis, and processing of polymers	1.2			X
LO3	will be able to discuss the use of biopolymers designed for drug delivery	1.5		X
LO4	will be knowledgeable about the degradation, recycling, and biodegradability of biopolymers in the body and will be able to comment on them	1.5		X
LO5	will be able to present examples of trends and innovations in biopolymer technologies	5.1		X

Course Description

Introduction to polymer science, properties of polymers, polymerization techniques, characterization of polymers, biomedical applications of polymers, processing of biopolymers, drug delivery systems, biodegradation and biodeterioration, chemically synthesized biopolymers, production and application areas of natural biopolymers, and the future of polymers in the biomedical field.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses	X
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Managment Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
1	Introduction to Polymer Science	Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Bölüm 1	LO1
2	Characterization of polymers	Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Bölüm 2.	LO2
3	The structures and characteristic properties of polymers	Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Bölüm 2.	LO2
4	Polymer synthesis and polymerization	Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Bölüm 3	LO2
5	Modification in polymers	Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Bölüm 3	LO3
6	Biopolymers designed for drug delivery-I	Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Bölüm 4	LO3
7	Biopolymers designed for drug delivery-II	Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Bölüm 4	LO3
8	Mid Term		-
9	Recyclable and biodegradable polymers	Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Bölüm 4	LO4
10	Degradation of Biopolymers	Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Bölüm 4	LO4
11	The use of polymers in the healthcare sector-I	Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Bölüm 4	LO5
12	The use of polymers in the healthcare sector-II	Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Bölüm 4	LO5
13	The use of polymers in the healthcare sector-I	Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Bölüm 4	LO5
14	The use of polymers in the healthcare sector-II	Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Bölüm 4	LO5
15	The use of polymers in pharmacy	Denis J-P Labarre, Gilles Ponchel, Christine Vauthier, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011, ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5, Bölüm 4	LO5
16	Final Exam		-

Course Notes/Textbooks	Denis J-P Labarre Gilles Ponchel Christine Vauthier Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers Pharmaceutical Press 2011 ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5 Ders yansıları
Suggested Readings/Materials	-

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	1	10	X	X
Presentation / Jury	2	30			X	X	X
Midterm	1	20	X	X	X
Final Exam	1	40	X	X		X	X
Total	5	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours	-	-	-
Study Hours Out of Class	16	2	32
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	1	15	15
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	-	-	-
Presentation / Jury	2	10	20
Project	-	-	-
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	15	15
Final Exam	1	20	20
		Total	150

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
	1	Mathematics
	2	Science			LO2
	3	Basic Engineering
	4	Computation
	5	Related engineering discipline-specific topics		LO3 LO4	LO1
	6	The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems
2	Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.
3	Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
	1	Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems
	2	Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions
4	Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations.
5	Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.
	1	Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems		LO5
	2	Designing experiments
	3	Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results
6	Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.
	1	Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
	2	Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions
7	Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.
	1	Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility
	2	Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject
8	Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).
	1	Ability to work individually and within the discipline
	2	Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)
9	Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.
	1	Ability to communicate verbally
	2	Ability to communicate effectively in writing
10	Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
	1	Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis
	2	Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation
11	Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes.