COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
BME 201
Fall
2
2
3
5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives The objective of this course is to introduce the general concept of biomedical engineering and provide information about the history of biomedical engineering. The course will first cover the role and importance of engineering and basic life sciences in biomedical engineering; then the relationship of biomedical engineering with human anatomy and physiology and the basic working areas of biomedical engineering.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • explain medical and biomedical engineering terminology
  • define specify biomedical engineering problems related with electrical engineering and basic engineering
  • model biomedical systems
  • define biomechanical properties of the human body
  • describe the biomedical instrumentation and sensors
  • interpret the issues related with bioimaging and signal processing
  • explain biomolecular engineering problems, such as tissue engineering
Course Description The course covers biomolecular and cellular principles, physiological principles, biomechanics, bioinstrumentation, bioimaging and signal processing, biotechnology, engineering of immunity, biomaterials.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Biomedical Engineering-History John D. Enderle, Susan M. Blanchard, Joseph D; Bronzino, Introduction to Biomedical Engineering- Academic Press, 2005 (Ch. 1)
2 Moral end ethic Issues in Biomedical Engineering John D. Enderle, Susan M. Blanchard, Joseph D; Bronzino, Introduction to Biomedical Engineering- Academic Press, 2005 (Ch. 2)
3 Biosignalling and Processing John D. Enderle, Susan M. Blanchard, Joseph D; Bronzino, Introduction to Biomedical Engineering- Academic Press, 2005 (Ch. 10-11)
4 Bioelectric Phenomena John D. Enderle, Susan M. Blanchard, Joseph D; Bronzino, Introduction to Biomedical Engineering- Academic Press, 2005 (Ch. 12)
5 Physiological Modelling John D. Enderle, Susan M. Blanchard, Joseph D; Bronzino, Introduction to Biomedical Engineering- Academic Press, 2005 (Ch. 13)
6 Biomechanics John D. Enderle, Susan M. Blanchard, Joseph D; Bronzino, Introduction to Biomedical Engineering- Academic Press, 2005 (Ch. 4)
7 Biomaterials John D. Enderle, Susan M. Blanchard, Joseph D; Bronzino, Introduction to Biomedical Engineering- Academic Press, 2005 (Ch. 5)
8 Tissue Engineering John D. Enderle, Susan M. Blanchard, Joseph D; Bronzino, Introduction to Biomedical Engineering- Academic Press, 2005 (Ch. 9)
9 Midterm
10 Biomedical Optics and Laser John D. Enderle, Susan M. Blanchard, Joseph D; Bronzino, Introduction to Biomedical Engineering- Academic Press, 2005 (Ch. 17)
11 Bioinstrumentation and Biomedical Sensors John D. Enderle, Susan M. Blanchard, Joseph D; Bronzino, Introduction to Biomedical Engineering- Academic Press, 2005 (Ch. 9)
12 Genomics and Bioinformatics Various resources
13 Medical Imaging John D. Enderle, Susan M. Blanchard, Joseph D; Bronzino, Introduction to Biomedical Engineering- Academic Press, 2005 (Ch. 15-16)
14 Project presentations
15 Review
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks John D. Enderle, Susan M. Blanchard, Joseph D; Bronzino, Introduction to Biomedical Engineering- Academic Press, 2005
Suggested Readings/Materials W. Mark Saltzman, Biomedical Engineering. Cambridge University Press, 2009

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
25
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
35
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
12
4
48
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
10
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
10
Final Exams
1
12
    Total
144

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Biomedical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

X
2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Biomedical Engineering applications.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Biomedical Engineering research topics.

X
6

To be able to work efficiently in Biomedical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of Biomedical Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

X
9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Biomedical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

X
12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Biomedical Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest