POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS

AIM

The aim of the course is to gain the knowledge about the preparation methods, modifications, properties and applications of polymer biomaterials.We look in detail at the various classes of materials considering aspects of their synthesis, fabrication and properties such as phisical, thermal and mechanical that make them suitable for medical applications. Various applications of polymeric Biomaterials will be examplified.

CONTENT

This course contains; Overview of Biomaterials, Type of Biomaterials and Introduction to Polymeric Biomaterials,Classification of Polymers and Natural Polymers,Synthetic Polymers,Synthetic Polymers,Characterization of Polymers,Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Polymers,Biocompatibility and Biodegradability of Polymers,Current Polymeric Biomaterials in the Field,Polimeric Biomaterials for Drug Delivery,Polymeric Biomaterials for Medical İmplants and Devices,Polymeric Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering,Hydrogels,Shape Memory Polymeric Biomaterials.

1. 1

   Recognizes the polymeric biomaterials

   Taught by: Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experimental Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task

2. 2

   Recognizes the general synthesis and characterization methods of polymers.

   Taught by: Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experimental Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task

3. 3

   Determines the required material properties based on desired applications.

   Taught by: Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task

4. 4

   Assess the advantages and disadvantages of polymeric drug delivery systems.

   Taught by: Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task

5. 5

   Suggests polymeric biomaterials for the problem related to the discussed topics.

   Taught by: Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experimental Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task

6. 6

   Compares the properties that polymeric biomaterials may have according to their preparation methods.

   Taught by: Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task

7. 7

   Designs a solution system consisting of polymeric biomaterials for a specific problem

   Taught by: Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Overview of Biomaterials, Type of Biomaterials and Introduction to Polymeric Biomaterials

2. WEEK 2

   Classification of Polymers and Natural Polymers

3. WEEK 3

   Synthetic Polymers

4. WEEK 4

   Synthetic Polymers

5. WEEK 5

   Characterization of Polymers

6. WEEK 6

   Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Polymers

7. WEEK 7

   Biocompatibility and Biodegradability of Polymers

8. WEEK 8

   Current Polymeric Biomaterials in the Field

9. WEEK 9

   Polimeric Biomaterials for Drug Delivery

10. WEEK 10

    Polymeric Biomaterials for Medical İmplants and Devices

11. WEEK 11

    Polymeric Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering

12. WEEK 12

    Hydrogels

13. WEEK 14

    Shape Memory Polymeric Biomaterials

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success30%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success70%

WORKLOAD

READING

• Polymeric Biomaterials, Revised and Expanded, Severian Dumitriu, 2001 by CRC Press, ISBN 9780824705695
• http://pslc.ws/macrog/maindir.htm

TEACHING STAFF

• Prof.Dr. Yasemin YÜKSEL DURMAZCOORDINATOR
• Prof.Dr. Yasemin YÜKSEL DURMAZ