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 |
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 |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. |
3 |
2) |
Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format. |
4 |
3) |
Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. |
5 |
4) |
Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish. |
3 |
5) |
Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills. |
4 |
6) |
Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods. |
4 |
7) |
Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills. |
3 |
8) |
Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. |
5 |
9) |
Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them. |
4 |
10) |
Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology. |
5 |
11) |
Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions. |
4 |