CIVIL ENGINEERING
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
BME3980	Information Technologies in Medicine	Fall Spring	3	0	3	5

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 :	Assoc. Prof. GÖKMEN ALTAY
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The course introduces basic aspects of medical applications of information technology. Some of the main topics of the course includes medical informatics, electronic health records, patient informatics and web services, online medical resources, search engines, mobile technology, evidence based medicine, examples of clinical practice guidelines, patient safety and technology, electronic prescribing, telemedicine, bioinformatics programs, public archiving , e-forms.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Identify available IT applications in medicines and their role in healthcare delivery.
II. Describe operating principles of IT in medicine.
III. Identify the business, clinical, and educational aspects of IT in medicine.
IV. Explain various techniques and technology employed for assessment in medicine.

Course Content

Overview of Medical Informatics
Electronic Health Records
Patient Informatics
Online Medical Resources
Use of Search Engines
Defines mobile technology
This lecture takes participants through the steps required for Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Patient Monitoring system
Review and Exam
This lecture provides Disease Registries examples
Provides the basics of Patient Safety and Technology.
Operation principles of Electronic Prescribing.
Defines telemedicine services and current applications.
Describes popular bioinformatics programs

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Overview of Medical Informatics
2)	Electronic Health Records
3)	Patient Informatics
4)	Online Medical Resources
5)	Use of Search Engines
6)	Defines mobile technology
7)	This lecture takes participants through the steps required for Clinical Practice Guidelines.
8)	Patient Monitoring system
9)	Review and Exam
10)	This lecture provides Disease Registries examples
11)	Provides the basics of Patient Safety and Technology.
12)	Operation principles of Electronic Prescribing.
13)	Defines telemedicine services and current applications.
14)	Describes popular bioinformatics programs

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Wootton, R., Craig, J, Patterson, V, Introduction to Telemedicine (2nd ed.), 2006
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 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	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	42
Midterms	1	15
Final	1	25
Total Workload		124

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)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics.
6)	Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology.
9)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety.
10)	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions.