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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| TISSUE ENGINEERING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) (INTERDISCIPLINARY) | |
| Code | DM020 |
| Name | Biodegradable Polymers |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ERSAN EYİLER |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to develop a working understanding of the foundations of biodegradable polymeric materials.
Course Content
Natural and synthetic biodegradable polymers, basic terms, biodegradation mechanisms, changes on the chemical and physical properties, polymer structure-property relationships for biodegradation, biomedical applications.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Rangappa, Sanjay Mavinkere, et al., eds. Biodegradable polymers, blends and composites. (2021). Sharma, Manjari. Biodegradable Polymers: Materials and Their Structures. CRC Press, 2021.
Notes
Lecture Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understand the influence of molecular and micro structure on the properties of polymers. |
| LO02 | Understand the initiation, propagation, and termination of common polymerization methods. |
| LO03 | Select possible monomers for synthesis of polymers with desired molecular structure. |
| LO04 | Characterize the properties of polymers. |
| LO05 | Apply knowledge to technologically advanced classes of polymers. |
| LO06 | Apply understanding of the chemistry and characterization of properties to design a polymer to address a specific application. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Understanding the fundamentals of Tissue Engineering | |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Being well equipped with knowledge of Science, Basic Engineering and Health. | |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Having capability of designing and executing experiments; examining the results and data | 4 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being able to design a system ,a component or a process with taking into consideration the technical, economic, enviromental, sustainability limitations | 5 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Using Computer effectively; for computed aided design, analysis and illustrating | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Being prone to teamwork, well communication with others, adaptability to interdisciplinary teams | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Being aware of the technical and ethical responsibility, being curious and innovative | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Ability to design , developing getting ready for use of a product or manufacturing process | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natural and synthetic biodegradable polymers | Reading book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Basic terms | Reading book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Biodegradation mechanisms | Reading book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Biodegradation mechanisms 2 | Reading book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Polymer structure-property relationships for biodegradation | Reading book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Changes on the chemical and physical properties | Reading book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Effect of biodegradation on molecular weight | Reading book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparing for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Effect of biodegradation on mechanical properties | Reading book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Biodegradation-biocompatibility | Reading book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Characterization techniques | Reading book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Applications | Reading book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Biodegradable polymers in Tissue Engineering | Reading book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Biodegradable polymers in Tissue Engineering 2 | Reading book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Project | Reading book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparing for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams 2 | Preparing for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
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| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Project / Design | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 162 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,48 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||