Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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Course Coordinator : |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HAKAN SOLMAZ |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HAKAN SOLMAZ
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Recommended Optional Program Components: |
None |
Course Objectives: |
The aim of this course is;
Introduction to the application of mechanical engineering principles to biological materials and systems such as ligaments, tendons, bones, muscles and joints, to demonstrate quantitative and qualitative definitions of the effect of skeletal muscles in relation to human movement, Introduction to engineering analysis of solid bodies, hard and soft tissues, beams, bones in equilibrium |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction to Biomechanics and History of Biomechanics |
None |
2) |
Linear and Angular Kinematics |
None |
3) |
Linear Motions, Work, Energy and Power |
None |
4) |
Fundamentals of Mechanics and Qualitative Analysis |
None |
5) |
Anatomical Definitions and Muscle Structures |
None |
6) |
Muscle Movements and Skeletal-Muscular System |
None |
7) |
Bone Physiology and Bone Fractures |
None |
8) |
Midterm 1 |
None |
9) |
Structure and Mechanical Properties of Joints |
None |
10) |
Mechanics of the Cardiovascular System |
None |
11) |
Fluid Mechanics |
None |
12) |
Midterm 2 |
None |
13) |
Human Motion Analysis |
None |
14) |
Human Motion Analysis |
None |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. |
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2) |
Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. |
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3) |
Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives |
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4) |
Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). |
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5) |
Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. |
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6) |
Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). |
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7) |
Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. |
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8) |
Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. |
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9) |
To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. |
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