Course Name | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering |
Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
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BME 201 | Fall | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Prerequisites | None | |||||
Course Language | English | |||||
Course Type | Required | |||||
Course Level | First Cycle | |||||
Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
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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;
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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 | |
| Core Courses | X |
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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 |
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 |
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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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 |
# | 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