Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
ARTIFICIAL ORGAN TECHNOLOGY SHM1503 3. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 4.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Associate's Degree
Course Type Elective
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors AYŞENUR ASLAN
Assistants
Goals The aim of this course is to give information about artificial organ technologies and to acquire basic information about tissue engineering.
Course Content Artificial organ technology, basic genetics, stem cell technology, introduction to tissue engineering, tissue scaffolding and artificial tissue design.
Learning Outcomes 1) Gain detailed knowledge of the basic theories and concepts of technologies used to mimic human anatomy.
2) Acquire critical assessment skills to interpret and evaluate the current scientific literature.
3) Understands current issues in the field and acquires critical understanding to further develop knowledge.
4) Critically analyze current scientific developments and understand how to integrate them into real-life scenarios.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week What is a Cell? Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
2. Week Cell culture Lecture
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
3. Week What is Genetics? Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
4. Week Basic concepts in genetics and epigenetic factors Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Biocompatible Materials Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Biocompatible Polymers Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Introduction to tissue engineering Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Midterm Exam

9. Week What is tissue scaffold? Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Cell Transplantation Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week The process of implantation of artificial organs Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week The process of implantation of artificial organs Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Stem Cell Technology Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Overview Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Biomedical Engineering: Bridging Medicine and Technology. Saltzman. Cambridge Texts
Tissue engineering for artificial organs: regenerative medicine, smart diagnostics and personalised medicine. Wiley-VCH

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3DK4
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PY555555
PY654444
PY753333

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 2
Homework 4 1
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 1 14
Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) 2 2
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 2 8
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 14 2
1 1
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload