| Biomedical Engineering (English) | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code: | UNI241 | ||||
| Course Name: | Assistive Technology | ||||
| Semester: | Spring | ||||
| Course Credits: |
|
||||
| Language of instruction: | English | ||||
| Course Condition: | |||||
| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | University Elective | ||||
| Course Level: |
|
||||
| Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Öğr. Gör. PINAR VAN DER VEER III | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Inst. Pınar VAN DER VEER III | ||||
| Course Assistants: |
| Course Objectives: | This course aims to present the knowledge and decision making skills to the students on the assistive technology needs of the people with disabilities. |
| Course Content: | Introducing technological assistive devices designed to enable people with physical disabilities to perform their daily life, occupational and social activities due to systemic diseases, accidents, post-operative or congenital reasons. |
|
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) The students are to learn the principle concepts on assistive technology, the ways to support people with disabilities in the concept of rehabilitation engineering in house, society, school or work places to upgrade their functional and cognitive skills. This course aims to present the knowledge and decision making skills to the students on the assistive technology needs of the people with disabilities. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to assistive technology | |
| 2) | Assistive Technology for Positioning, Sitting and Mobility | |
| 3) | Exoskeletons | |
| 4) | Rehabilitation Robots | |
| 5) | Visual aids for visual impaired people | |
| 6) | Hearing aids for hearing impaired people | |
| 7) | Midterm Exam | |
| 8) | Reading aids | |
| 9) | Augmentative communication with computer and software technology | |
| 10) | Computer accessibility tools, sensory aids, mobile devices, activity monitoring | |
| 11) | Physical Education, Leisure, and Play assistive technology | |
| 12) | Smart houses | |
| 13) | Project developments and presentations | |
| 14) | Project developments and presentations |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | 1. Lesson Presentations 2. Assistive Technology in Special Education: Resources to Support Literacy, Communication, and Learning Differences by Joan L. Green (Author) 3rd Edition |
| References: | 1. Lesson Presentations 2. Assistive Technology in Special Education: Resources to Support Literacy, Communication, and Learning Differences by Joan L. Green (Author) 3rd Edition |
| Course Learning Outcomes | 1 |
||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||
| 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) 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. | |||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||
| 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) | 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. | |
| 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 |
| Presentation | 6 | % 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| total | % 110 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| total | % 110 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 39 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 80 |
| Quizzes | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 121 | |