GRADUATE SCHOOL
M.SC. in Bioengineering (With Thesis)
BEN 517 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Biomimetics
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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BEN 517
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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7.5
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Elective
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Course Level |
Second Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
Course Coordinator | ||||||
Course Lecturer(s) | - | |||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to introduce biomimetics, emphasise the importance of biological mechanisms and mimicking such structures, biomimetic products and its application fields. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | This course covers biomimetic structures, biological structures, biomimetic applications and biomimetics in medical field. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses |
X
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Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Introduction to biomimetics | Biomimetics: Biologically Inspired Technologies, Y. Bar-Cohen, CRC Press (2005), Ch1 |
2 | Biological mechanisms | Biomimetics: Biologically Inspired Technologies, Y. Bar-Cohen, CRC Press (2005), Ch2 |
3 | Natural mechanisms and biomimetic structures | Biomimetics: Biologically Inspired Technologies, Y. Bar-Cohen, CRC Press (2005), Ch2 |
4 | Biomimicry at the cell-material interface | Biomimetics: Nature-Based Innovation, Y. Bar-Cohen, CRC Press (2012), Ch 3 |
5 | Tissue structure and biomimetic applications | Biomimetics: Nature-Based Innovation, Y. Bar-Cohen, CRC Press (2012), Ch 4 |
6 | Biomimetic composites | Biomimetics: Nature-Based Innovation, Y. Bar-Cohen, CRC Press (2012), Ch 5 |
7 | Midterm exam | |
8 | Electroactive polymers | Biomimetics: Nature-Based Innovation, Y. Bar-Cohen, CRC Press (2012), Ch 6 and Ch7 |
9 | Biological functional surfaces | Biomimetics: Biologically Inspired Technologies, Y. Bar-Cohen, CRC Press (2005), Ch 15 |
10 | Biomimetic products | Biomimetics: Nature-Based Innovation, Y. Bar-Cohen, CRC Press (2012), Ch 12 |
11 | Biomimetic for medical implants | Biomimetics: Nature-Based Innovation, Y. Bar-Cohen, CRC Press (2012), Ch 12 |
12 | Biomimetic applications in medical device design | Biomimetics: Nature-Based Innovation, Y. Bar-Cohen, CRC Press (2012), Ch 14 |
13 | Midterm exam | |
14 | Biomimetic and bioengineering applications | Biomimetics: Nature-Based Innovation, Y. Bar-Cohen, CRC Press (2012), Ch 16 and Ch 17 |
15 | Biomimetic and challenges | |
16 | Final exam preparation |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Biomimetics: Biologically Inspired Technologies, Y. Bar-Cohen, CRC Press (2005, Boca Raton ISBN 0-8493-3163-3Biomimetics: Nature-Based Innovation, Y. Bar-Cohen, CRC Press (2012), Boca Raton ISBN 978-1-4398-3477-0 |
Suggested Readings/Materials |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
1
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10
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Presentation / Jury | ||
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
2
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50
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Final Exam |
1
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40
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
3
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60
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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Study Hours Out of Class |
16
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5
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80
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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Portfolio |
0
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||
Homework / Assignments |
1
|
25
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25
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Presentation / Jury |
0
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Project |
0
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
2
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21
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42
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Final Exam |
1
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30
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30
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Total |
225
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To be able to have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Life Sciences and Bioengineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve Bioengineering problems. |
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2 | To be able to use scientific methods to complete and apply information from uncertain, limited or incomplete data; to be able to combine and use information from related disciplines. |
X | ||||
3 | To be able to design and apply theoretical, experimental and model-based research; to be able to solve complex problems in such processes. |
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4 | Being able to utilize Natural Sciences and Bioengineering principles to design systems, devices and processes. |
X | ||||
5 | To be able to follow and apply new developments and technologies in the field of Bioengineering. |
X | ||||
6 | To be able to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within the discipline of Bioengineering; to be able to exhibit individual work. |
X | ||||
7 | To be able to have the knowledge about the social, environmental, health, security and law implications of Bioengineering applications, to be able to have the knowledge to manage projects and business applications, and to be able to be aware of their limitations in professional life. |
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8 | To be able to have the social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of collection, interpretation, dissemination and application of data related to the field of Bioengineering. |
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9 | To be able to prepare an original thesis/term project in accordance with the criteria related to the field of Bioengineering. |
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10 | To be able to follow information about Bioengineering in a foreign language and to be able to participate in discussions in academic environments. |
X | ||||
11 | To be able to improve the acquired knowledge, skills and qualifications for social and universal purposes regarding the studied area. |
X | ||||
12 | To be able to recognize regional and global issues/problems, and to be able to develop solutions based on research and scientific evidence related to Bioengineering. |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest