PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITY | |||||
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 | Fall | 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) | 1) To prepare the students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practice and innovative use of traditional and new media 2) To be able to have the ability to explain and identify problems associated with the relationships between events and facts in the areas of public relations, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications. 3) To be able to understand how an organizational culture works and how employees and leaders create messages as a communication tool. 4) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of public relations. | |
2) | 1) To be able to create effective public relations plans using fundamental planning components that include situation analysis, public profile, objectives, strategies and tactics. 2) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data in the fields of perception and reputation management and corporate communication practices. 3) To be able to develop creative and persuasive management skills in terms of reputation, employee relations, leadership and similar corporate practices. 4) To be able to explain and describe business marketing activities, economics, business law and global business practices. | |
3) | 1) To be able to search, write, and design articles, newsletters, and fliers, brochures, and announcements, in styles and formats appropraite various audiences, mediums and settings. 2) To be able to to use information, communication technologies and computer software with the required level of public relations, marketing communication, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications. Learning Competence 1) To be able to recognize national and international, social and cultural dimensions of public relations. Field Specific Competence 1) To be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how public realtions works. 2) To be able to apply the underlying theories of communication and the necessities of work safety to different types of public relations processes and campaigns. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 1) To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to given scenarios which can occur in public relations processes. |