SOCIOLOGY | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
BME1071 | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | Spring | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
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 : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HAKAN SOLMAZ |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi 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 |
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. |
- Fundamentals of biomedical engineering, - To understand the relationship between biomedical engineering and clinical engineering, - Fundamentals of physics, biology, physiology, mechanics and electricity and electronics, - Fundamentals of biomedical instrumentation, - Biosensors and their working principles, - Optics and Photonics in medical applications, - Medical imaging modalities. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | |
2) | Biomedical Equipment Technology | |
3) | Fundamentals of Physics in Biomedical Engineering | |
4) | Fundamentals of Mechanics in Biomedical Engineering | |
5) | Fundamentals of Biology in Biomedical Engineering | |
6) | Fundamentals of Human Physiology | |
7) | Electrical Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering | |
8) | Midterm Exam | |
9) | Biological Signals | |
10) | Bioinstrumentation | |
11) | Biosensors | |
12) | Biomedical Optics | |
13) | Principles of Medical Imaging | |
14) | Clinical Engineering |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Power Point slides will be available for student review. |
References: | 1. G.S. Sawhney, “Fundamentals Of Biomedical Engineering” ISBN (13) : 978-81-224-2549-9, (2007). 2. Joseph D. Bronzino, “The Biomedical Engineering Handbook Third Edition Medical Devices and Systems” (2006). 3. John G. Webster, "Medical Instrumentation, Application and Design" Fourth Edition, (2009) |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 10 | % 10 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 60 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 7 | 98 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 144 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions. | |
2) | To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels | |
3) | To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences. | |
4) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes | |
5) | To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills | |
6) | To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields. | |
7) | To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime. | |
8) | To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective | |
9) | To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge | |
10) | To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects | |
11) | To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member. | |
12) | To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school. |