| Biomedical Engineering (English) | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code: | BME303 | ||||
| Course Name: | Biomechanics | ||||
| Semester: | Fall | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | English | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | Compulsory Courses | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Doç. Dr. PINAR ÇAKIR HATIR | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Dr. Fatma ÖZDEMİR | ||||
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| Course Objectives: | The main objective of this course is to transfer to the students the knowledge about mechanics of movement in human body. The filed applications spans from hard/soft tissues to implants. |
| Course Content: | In this course, the fundamentals of biomechanics, musculoskeletal system, engineering applications on musculoskeletal system, hard and soft tissue biomechanical properties, orthopedic implants and their mechanical analysis will be covered. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Define movement biomechanics and the related terms 2) Discuss the applications of engineering on the musculoskeletal system 3) Discuss the mechanical analysis on tissue implants 4) Explain the structure-properties of tissues and joints 5) Learn how to calculate the effect of the force system on the movements of different parts of organisms |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Course description; Introduction to Biomechanics | |
| 2) | Human motion definitions and analysis | |
| 3) | Force vector, Work, Energy, and Power | |
| 4) | Moment, equivalent systems | |
| 5) | Internal forces, shear and bending moment diagrams | |
| 6) | Biomechanics of Human Musculoskeletal System | |
| 7) | Biomechanics of the Human Spine | |
| 8) | Midterm Exam | |
| 9) | Linear Mechanics | |
| 10) | Angular Mechanics | |
| 11) | Linear Kinematics | |
| 12) | Angular Kinematics | |
| 13) | Biomechanic features of respiratory system | |
| 14) | Mechanical Properties of Biological Tissues; stress-strain analysis |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Duane Knudson, Fundamentals of Biomechanics, Springer, 2003. J. Enderle, S. Blanchard and J. Bronzino. Introduction to Biomedical Engineering. 2nd/e, Academic Press, 2005. |
| References: | Neumann, Donald A. Kinesiology of the musculoskeletal system-e-book: foundations for rehabilitation. Elsevier Health Sciences, 2013. |
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| 1) Adequate knowledge of mathematics, science and biomedical engineering disciplines; Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in solving complex engineering problems. | 2 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2) Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex biomedical engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 3 | ||||||||||
| 3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||||||||
| 4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in biomedical engineering practices; Ability to use information technologies effectively. | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
| 5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex biomedical engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. | |||||||||||
| 6) Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual working skills. | 3 | ||||||||||
| 7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language, ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | 3 | ||||||||||
| 8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself. | |||||||||||
| 9) Knowledge of ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility, and standards used in engineering practices. | |||||||||||
| 10) Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; information about sustainable development. | |||||||||||
| 11) Information about the effects of biomedical engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; Awareness of the legal consequences of biomedical engineering solutions. | |||||||||||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Adequate knowledge of mathematics, science and biomedical engineering disciplines; Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in solving complex engineering problems. | |
| 2) | Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex biomedical engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 3 |
| 3) | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 2 |
| 4) | Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in biomedical engineering practices; Ability to use information technologies effectively. | 2 |
| 5) | Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex biomedical engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. | |
| 6) | Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual working skills. | |
| 7) | Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language, ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |
| 8) | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself. | |
| 9) | Knowledge of ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility, and standards used in engineering practices. | |
| 10) | Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; information about sustainable development. | |
| 11) | Information about the effects of biomedical engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; Awareness of the legal consequences of biomedical engineering solutions. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Quizzes | 4 | % 20 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Preparation for the Activity | Spent for the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | Workload | ||
| Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 | ||||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 5 | 65 | ||||
| Homework Assignments | 4 | 3 | 12 | ||||
| Midterms | 1 | 14 | 14 | ||||
| Final | 1 | 20 | 20 | ||||
| Total Workload | 150 | ||||||