Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
FBT681-14BIOMATERIALS AND USE IN AQUACULTURECompulsory116
Level of Course Unit
Second Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The course aims to give information to students about properties of biomaterials, types and characterization of biomaterials and its application in marine science
Name of Lecturer(s)
Faculty Member
Learning Outcomes
1To have knowledge about biomaterials
2To have knowledge about characterization and properties of biomaterials, types of biomaterials
3To have knowledge about application of biomaterials in aquaculture and marine science
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Introduction to biomaterials, types of biomaterials (metallic, ceramic, polymeric, composite, biodegradable), characterization of biomaterials, applications areas and its applications in marine science
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Introduction to material science
2Biomaterials
3Metallic biomaterials
4Ceramic biomaterials
5Polymeric biomaterials
6Composite biomaterials
7Biodegradable biomaterials
8Midterm exam
9Characterization of biomaterials
10Biomaterials applications in marine science (I)
11Biomaterials applications in marine science (II)
12Application of biomaterials for removal of heavy metals in the sea
13Application of biomaterials in seafood
14The use of biomaterials for drug delivery and its effects in marine microorganisms
15The use of biomaterials in the protection of marine microorganisms
16Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Biomaterials: An introduction. Park, Joon, Lakes, R. S., Springer, NY. 2007. Lecture presentations and relevant articles
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination122
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures12336
Criticising Paper10330
Individual Study for Homework Problems10220
Individual Study for Mid term Examination10440
Individual Study for Final Examination10550
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)180
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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