COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Biomechanics
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
BME 304
Spring
3
0
3
5
Prerequisites
 GBE 204To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
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 provide a comprehensive study of engineering applications on muscle-skeleton system. The course will cover the methods of engineering on the musculoskeletal system, mechanics of tissues, structural properties of bone, muscle and joints, their mechanical analysis, investigation of orthopedic materials by mechanical procedures, stretching and bending applications of implants and fundamental questions of biomechanics.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • define biomechanics and related terms
  • describe musculoskeletal system
  • discuss applications of engineering mechanics on the musculoskeletal system
  • explain mechanical properties of tissues
  • explain structural features of tissues and joints
  • evaluate and model the application of orthopedic materials to the musculoskeletal system
  • perform mechanical analysis on implants
Course Description This course covers fundamentals of biomechanics, musculoskeletal system, engineering applications on musculoskeletal system, types of orthopedic implants and their mechanical analysis.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction to Biomechanics Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002, Chapter 1
2 Kinematic Concepts of Analysing Human Motion Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002. Chapter 2
3 Kinetic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002. Chapter 3
4 Biomechanics of Human Bone Growth Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002. Chapter 4
5 The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Articulations Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002. Chapter 5
6 Mechanics of Musculoskeletal System Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002. Chapter 6
7 The Biomechanics of the Human Extremities Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002. Chapter 7, 8
8 Ara sınav / Midterm
9 The Biomechanics of the Human Spine Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002. Chapter 9
10 Linear Kinematics of Human Movement Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002. Chapter 10
11 Angular Kinematics of Human Movement Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002. Chapter 11
12 Project presentations Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002. Chapter 12
13 Equilibrium and Human Movement Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002. Chapter 13
14 Angular Kinetics of Human Movement Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002. Chapter 15
15 Review
16 Review of the Semester  
Course Notes/Textbooks
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
20
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
40
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
20
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
2
80
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
16
2
32
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
16
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
16
Final Exams
1
38
    Total
150

 

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.

6

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

X
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.

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.

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