ECONOMICS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BME1071 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Fall 2 2 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. ENGİN BAYSOY
Course Lecturer(s): Assist. Prof. HAKAN SOLMAZ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The objectives of this course are;
- To introduce students to the field of Biomedical Engineering (BME) with the excitement of this rapidly growing field.
- To communicate students to the academic preparation needed for successful study and professional careers in the different sub-disciplines of BME.
- To guide and advise students for their future plans and studies.
- Providing students with information and support for other engineering or life sciences programs or different sub-disciplines of BME.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who succeeded this course will;

- Have basic knowledge about the applications of engineering principles in biomedical engineering.
- Know the definition of biomedical engineering and learn the areas of interest of biomedical engineers.
- Know the applications of basic sciences in physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics in the field of biomedical engineering.
- Know the definition and working fields of the clinical engineer.
- Know to make research for providing solutions and methods to solve basic problems and interpret the results.

Course Content

Introduction to Lecture and Biomedical Engineering
Current State of Medical Devices in the World and Türkiye, Study topics in Biomedical Engineering, Medical device classification
Medical device classification, Invited speaker for a special topic in biomedical engineering
Main medical imaging devices and systems in clinics, Invited speaker for a special topic in biomedical engineering
Main therapeutic devices and systems in clinics, Invited speaker for a special topic in biomedical engineering
Duties of Clinical Engineers
Duties of Clinical Engineers - Continue
Fundamentals of medical device calibration & maintenance I
Fundamentals of medical device calibration & maintenance II, Details of Presentation Project
Software systems used in Clinics, Invited speaker for a special topic in biomedical engineering
Safety issues with medical devices, Potential hazards with medical devices and systems in clinics, Invited speaker for a special topic in biomedical engineering
Presentations of students
Presentations of students
Presentations of students

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
2) Current State of Medical Devices in the World and Türkiye, Study topics in Biomedical Engineering
3) Medical device classification in terms of their use, functions and their harmfull effects on patient body.
4) Medical device classification - Continue, Invited speaker for applications in biomedical engineering
5) Main medical imaging devices and systems in clinics.
6) Main therapeutic devices and systems in clinics, Invited speaker for applications in biomedical engineering.
7) Definition of Clinical Engineering and duties of clinical engineers.
8) Fundamentals of medical device calibration & maintenance I
9) Fundamentals of medical device calibration & maintenance II. Sharing of details of presentation homework.
10) Software systems used in Clinics.
11) Safety issues with medical devices. Potential hazards with medical devices and systems in clinics. Invited speaker for applications in biomedical engineering.
12) Presentations of students
13) Student presentations
14) Student presentations. Invited speaker for applications in biomedical engineering.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları öğrencilerin tekrarı için paylaşılacaktır. / Lecture notes will be available for student review.
References: None

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 15
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Application 7 2 14
Study Hours Out of Class 14 7 98
Presentations / Seminar 1 5 5
Homework Assignments 1 5 5
Quizzes 1 2 2
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 156

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends.  2
2) He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. 2
3) Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events.  2
4) Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders.  2
5) Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. 1
6) Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures.  2
7) Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. 1
8) Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. 2
9) In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective.   2
10) Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines.  1
11) Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team.  2