BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
BME3011 | Physiological Signals and Instrumentation | Fall | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Must Course |
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 objectives of this course are; - Understand the structure of biomedical instrumentation systems, - Learn the technical vocabulary associated with instrumentation and design and basic signal analysis, - Learn the qualitative functions of the primary system components, such as sensors, actuators, electronics interface, and computation units. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; Students will learn; 1. Knows the basic concepts of biomedical instrumentation. 2. Knows to establish basic electrical circuits and interprets electrical circuits. 3. Learns the basic information about signs and noise. 4. Knows the working principles of biopotential electrodes and transducers, makes basic calculations. 5. Recognizes the electrical signals received from the living body, knows how to measure and interpret these signals. 6. Knows the working principles of bioelectric amplifiers, makes calculations. 7. Recognizes physiological signals, knows how to measure and interpret. |
Biological systems and their working principles, biosensors and biosignal amplifiers, Biopotentials, invasive and noninvasive measurements of physiological parameters, electrical safety. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Basic Medical Instrumentation Concepts | |
2) | General Terms and Definitions | |
3) | Fundamentals of Biostatistics | |
4) | Sensors and Working Principles | |
5) | Bioelectric Potentials | |
6) | Bioelectric Potentials | |
7) | Biopotential Electrodes | |
8) | Biopotential Amplifier | |
9) | Midterm | |
10) | Blood Pressure and Heart Sound Measurement | |
11) | Blood Flow and Amount Measurement | |
12) | Respiratory System Measurements | |
13) | Imaging Methods and General Concepts | |
14) | Student Presentations |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Ders sunumları ve notları |
References: | * Webster, John G. “Medical Instrumentation: Application And Design” ISBN: 0471676004, 4th Edition, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, (2010). * Guyton and Hall, "Textbook of Medical Physiology", 12th Edition, (2006). |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 1 | % 10 |
Laboratory | 8 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
Total | % 100 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Adequate knowledge of subjects specific to mathematics (analysis, linear, algebra, differential equations, statistics), science (physics, chemistry, biology) and related engineering discipline, and the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems. | 5 |
2) | Identify, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose | 5 |
3) | Design complex Biomedical systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 4 |
4) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Biomedical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | 3 |
5) | Design and conduct numerical or physical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Biomedical Engineering. | 3 |
6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Biomedical Engineering-related problems. | 2 |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, oral and written, to have gained the level of English language knowledge (European Language Portfolio B1 general level) to follow the innovations in the field of Biomedical Engineering; gain the ability to write and understand written reports effectively, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | 2 |
8) | Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself. | |
9) | Having knowledge for the importance of acting in accordance with the ethical principles of biomedical engineering and the awareness of professional responsibility and ethical responsibility and the standards used in biomedical engineering applications | |
10) | Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
11) | Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Biomedical Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Biomedical Engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions. |