Biomedical Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: BME403
Course Name: Capstone Project 1
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
7
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Doç. Dr. PINAR ÇAKIR HATIR
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to make biomedical engineering students do theoretical and applied project work. It is aimed that students gain experience in solving an engineering problem, searching literature, analyzing data, writing reports and making presentations.
Course Content: The course covers the presentation of the graduation project courses, Project management, Identifying the problem, Literature review, Preparing and presenting the project development preliminary report, Weekly project meetings and sharing the progress reports, Delivery of the project proposal and presentation of the project proposal.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Describe complex engineering problems and determine solutions.
2) Gain the skills of examining and understanding literature sources and databases, accessing information, writing reports and making presentations.
3) Express the awareness of business and ethical responsibility.
4) Have knowledge of project management and teamwork.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Presentation of graduation project courses
2) Project management
3) Problem identification
4) Problem identification
5) Literature review
6) Literature review
7) Literature review
8) Preparing and presenting the project development preliminary report
9) Sharing of weekly project meetings and progress reports
10) Sharing of weekly project meetings and progress reports
11) Sharing of weekly project meetings and progress reports
12) Sharing of weekly project meetings and progress reports
13) Submission of the project proposal
14) Presentation of the project proposal

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Publications, articles
References: Ders notları, videolar, okuma materyalleri.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
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. 3 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 2
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. 3
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
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. 3
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 3
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself. 3 2
9) Knowledge of ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility, and standards used in engineering practices. 3 3
10) Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; information about sustainable development. 3 3
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. 3 2

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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. 3
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
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. 2
6) Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual working skills. 2
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. 2
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. 2
10) Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; information about sustainable development. 1
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. 2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Project 14 4 56
Midterms 1 20 20
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 176