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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BME2054 Biomechanics Spring 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) To prepare students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practices, and the innovative use of both traditional and new media 2
2) To be able to explain and define problems related to the relationship between facts and phenomena in areas such as Advertising, Persuasive Communication, and Brand Management
3) To critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools, and ideas in the field of advertising
4) To be able to follow and interpret innovations in the field of advertising
5) To demonstrate a scientific perspective in line with the topics they are curious about in the field.
6) To address and solve the needs and problems of the field through the developed scientific perspective
7) To recognize and understand all the dynamics within the field of advertising
8) To analyze and develop solutions to problems encountered in the practical field of advertising