Academic Catalog

METE522 BIOCERAMICS

Course Code:	5700522
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(3-0)
ECTS Credit:	8.0
Department:	Metallurgical And Materials Engineering
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Graduate
Course Coordinator:	Prof.Dr. CANER DURUCAN
Offered Semester:	Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Synthesis, processing and characterization of ceramics and ceramic-based systems for applications in biomedical use. Calcium phosphate chemistry, calcium phosphate cements, sol-gel chemistry, glass formation, glass-ceramics and bioglass. Bioinert ceramics, alumina, zirconia, carbon-based coatings. Selected applications of bioceramics in medical use.