COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Biomedical Electronics
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
BME 305
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 design, analysis, and realization of electronic circuits and systems used in biomedical applications.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Explain fundamental principles of semiconductor electronics systems and amplifiers,
  • Analyze electronics circuits composed of diodes, transistors, and operational amplifiers,
  • Investigate amplifiers used for biomedical signals,
  • Design, test, and analyze electronics circuits,
  • Interpret frequency characteristics of electronic circuits.
Course Description This course covers, modeling of semiconductor components used in biomedical electronic circuits, Physical electronics of PN junctions, Simple diode circuits, rectifiers, and voltage regulators. Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT), Field Effect Transistors (FET) and MOSFET transistors, Amplifier circuits, Direct current and small signal analysis, Amplifier frequency analysis, and Oscillators.
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, Semiconductor PN junction Diodes Chap 1. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory (11th Edition) R.L. Boylestad, N. Nashelsky, Pearson, 2013, ISBN: 9780131189058
2 Diode Circuits and Rectifiers, Regulators Chap 2. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory (11th Edition) R.L. Boylestad, N. Nashelsky, Pearson, 2009, ISBN: 9780131189058
3 Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT) Chap 3. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory (11th Edition) R.L. Boylestad, N. Nashelsky, Pearson, 2009, ISBN: 9780131189058
4 BJT Amplifiers; Biasing and DC Analyses Chap 4. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory (11th Edition) R.L. Boylestad, N. Nashelsky, Pearson, 2009, ISBN: 9780131189058
5 BJT Small Signal Equivalents and AC Analyses Chap 5. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory (11th Edition) R.L. Boylestad, N. Nashelsky, Pearson, 2009, ISBN: 9780131189058
6 Field Effect Transistors (FET), JFET and MOSFET’s Chap 6-7. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory (11th Edition) R.L. Boylestad, N. Nashelsky, Pearson, 2009, ISBN: 9780131189058
7 FET Amplifiers Chap 8. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory (11th Edition) R.L. Boylestad, N. Nashelsky, Pearson, 2009, ISBN: 9780131189058
8 Midterm Exam
9 Frequency Response of BJT and FET Amplifiers Chap 9. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory (11th Edition) R.L. Boylestad, N. Nashelsky, Pearson, 2009, ISBN: 9780131189058
10 Operational Amplifiers (OP-AMP) Chap 10. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory (11th Edition) R.L. Boylestad,N. Nashelsky, Pearson, 2009, ISBN: 9780131189058
11 OP-AMP Applications Chap 11. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory (11th Edition) R.L. Boylestad, N. Nashelsky, Pearson, 2009, ISBN: 9780131189058
12 Medical Device Amplifiers Chap 11. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory (11th Edition) R.L. Boylestad, N. Nashelsky, Pearson, 2009, ISBN: 9780131189058
13 Feedback in Electronic Circuits and Stability Chap 14. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory (11th Edition) R.L. Boylestad, N. Nashelsky, Pearson, 2009, ISBN: 9780131189058
14 Oscillator Circuits Chap 14. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory (11th Edition) R.L. Boylestad, N. Nashelsky, Pearson, 2009, ISBN: 9780131189058
15 Review of the Course
16 Review of the Semester  
Course Notes/Textbooks
  • Robert L. Boylestad, Louis Nashelsky, "Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, 11/E, Pearson, 2013, ISBN: 9780131189058
Suggested Readings/Materials
  • Donald Neamen, Microelectronics: Circuit Analysis and Design, McGraw Hill, 2007, ISBN: 9780071289474
  • Jacob Millman and Arvin Grabel, “Microelectronics”, 2nd Ed., McGrawHill International Edition, Electronic Engineering Series, McGrawHill Companies, Inc., New York, NY 10020, 1987, ISBN: 9780074637364

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
1
20
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
10
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
2
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
14
4
56
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
2
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
12
Final Exams
1
16
    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.

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.

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.

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