MAT 516 Biomaterials Science and Biocompatibility

Spring 2026-2027 · 3 SU credits · 10 ECTS · Graduate

Introduction to biomaterials science and biocompatibility. Structure and properties of tissues and cells. Surface properties of materials and characterization of biomaterials surfaces. Classes of materials used in medicine: Metals, polymers, hydrogels, bioresorbable materials, ceramics, glasses, composites, thin films, fabrics and biologically functional materials. Microscopic and macroscopic structure of tissue. Mechanical properties of tissue. Pathobiological responses to implants. Medical implant design and function. Application of materials in medicine and dentistry. Cardiovascular applications. Dental implants. Orthopaedic applications. Ophthalmologic applications. Sutures. Adhesives and sealants. Tissue engineering.

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Lecture — MAT 516

Section	When	Where	Instructor	CRN
0	Wed 11:40–13:30 Fri 09:40–10:30	FENS L027 FENS G025	Gözde İnce	23218	syllabus

MAT 516 — Sabancı Üniversitesi Spring 2026-2027 ders programı: section'lar, saatler, derslikler, CRN'ler ve syllabus bağlantıları.