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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 Spring
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 : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HAKAN SOLMAZ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi 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

Introduction to biomechanics, static, kinematics, kinetics, impulse and momentum, linear and angular motion, body mechanics, stress and strain, soft tissue and mechanical properties of bone.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 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

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
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Application 14 2 28
Presentations / Seminar 1 4 4
Project 1 4 4
Homework Assignments 1 4 4
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 72

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) Knowledge of photographic and video media and ability to use basic, intermediate and advanced techniques of these media.
2) Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate theories, concepts and uses of photography and video.
3) Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video.
4) Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video.
5) Ability in problem solving in relation to projects in photography and video.
6) Ability to generate innovative responses to particular and novel requirements in photography and video.
7) Understanding and appreciation of the roles and potentials of the image across visual culture
8) Ability to communicate distinctively by means of photographic and video images.
9) Experience of image post-production processes and ability to develop creative outcomes through this knowledge.
10) Knowledge of and ability to participate in the processes of production, distribution and use of photography and video in the media.
11) Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate global, regional and local problematics in visual culture.
12) Knowledge of and ability to make a significant contribution to the goals of public communication.
13) Enhancing creativity via interdisciplinary methods to develop skills for realizing projects.
14) Gaining general knowledge about the points of intersection of communication, art and technology.