ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
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
BME2054 Biomechanics Fall 3 0 3 7
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. HAKAN SOLMAZ
Course Lecturer(s): Assist. Prof. HAKAN SOLMAZ
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

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Knows the basic laws of mechanics
2. Learns the concepts of stress and strain in the context of biological tissues.
3. Knows the static and dynamic fundamentals of biomechanics
4. Understands the mechanical properties of bone and muscle tissues.
5. Apply engineering approaches and mechanical principles to solve real problems of the human body.
6. Understands the application of fluid dynamics principles to the blood circulation.

Course Content

Biomechanics covers an introduction to topics such as statics, kinematics, kinetics, impulse and momentum, linear and angular motion, body mechanics, stress and strain, and the mechanical properties of soft tissues and bone.
The teaching methods of the course include lectures, reading, discussions, individual study, and problem-solving.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Biomechanics & History of Biomechanics Lecture notes
2) Fundamentals of Biomechanics Lecture notes
3) Linear and Angular Kinematics Lecture notes
4) Linear Kinetics Work-Energy and Power Lecture notes
5) Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System Lecture notes
6) Structure of Skeletal Muscle Lecture notes
7) Structure of Skeletal Muscle Lecture notes
8) Skeletal Muscle Contraction Lecture notes
9) Mechanical Properties of Musculoskeletal System Lecture notes
10) Structure of Bone, Bone Formation, Bone Fractures and Bone Repair Lecture notes
11) Bones in the Human Body Lecture notes
12) Cardiac Mechanics Lecture notes
13) Fluid Dynamics Lecture notes
14) Human Gait Analysis Lecture notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Lecture Notes and Assignments
References: Duane Knudson, "Fundamentals of Biomechanics", 2nd Edition

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 5 % 30
Midterms 1 % 30
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 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 9 126
Quizzes 5 1 5
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 177

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) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics and statistics, to use them, to understand how the mechanism of economy –both at micro and macro levels – works. 2
2) Understand the common as well as distinctive characters of the markets, industries, market regulations and policies. 2
3) Developing the ability to explain global economic events by understanding different economic perspectives. 3
4) Acquiring the ability to analyze the impact of politics on the economy and vice versa. 3
5) Gaining the competence to propose solutions to economic problems and evaluate opposing policy recommendations. 2
6) Understanding and evaluating new economic developments and approaches. 2
7) Developing the ability to convey economic news and developments through written, oral, and graphical communication. 3
8) Gaining the competence to develop structured solutions for economic issues. 2
9) Acquiring the capability to present findings that support economic assumptions using numerical and verbal skills. 2
10) Gaining the competence to follow economic information and communicate with colleagues using a foreign language. 4