BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| BIOMEDICAL 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 |
| BME4231 | BioMEMS | Fall | 2 | 2 | 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: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BURCU TUNÇ ÇAMLIBEL |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | none.......... |
| Course Objectives: | Introduction to BioMEMS. State-of-the-art techniques in patterning biomolecules, machining three-dimensional microstructures and building microfluidic devices. Various biomedical problems that can be addressed with microfabrication technology and the engineering challenges associated with it. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Identify available BioMEMS technologies. II. Describe operating principles and techniques that allow engineers and biologists to fabricate microdevices. III. Interfacing microdevices with cells and tissue. IV. Manipulating or measuring biomolecules on the micron scale. V. Gain understanding of how to manufacture a microdevice by photolithography and micromolding |
Course Content
| Introduction, Biology review, Scaling in biology, Microfabrication techniques, Micropatterning non-conventional materials, Microelectromechanical sensing of cell behavior, Microengineered biosensors, Microengineering fluid flows, Tissue microengineering, Microengineering in cell biology, Microengineering for biotechnology, The frontiers of BioMEMS |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction | |
| 2) | Biology review | |
| 3) | Scaling in biology | |
| 4) | Microfabrication techniques | |
| 5) | Micropatterning non-conventional materials | |
| 6) | Microelectromechanical sensing of cell behavior | |
| 7) | Microelectromechanical sensing of cell behavior | |
| 8) | Microengineered biosensors | |
| 9) | Review and Midterm Exam | |
| 10) | Microengineering fluid flows | |
| 11) | Tissue microengineering | |
| 12) | Microengineering in cell biology | |
| 13) | Microengineering for biotechnology | |
| 14) | Review |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Fundamentals of BioMEMS and Medical Microdevices, Saliterman, SS 2005 0-8194-5977-1 |
| References: | Introduction to BioMEMS, Albert Folch, CRC Press, 2012 |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 42 | % 10 |
| Project | 1 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
ECTS / Workload Table
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
| Field Work | 10 | 20 |
| Project | 1 | 30 |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 |
| Final | 1 | 50 |
| Total Workload | 182 | |
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 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. | |
| 2) | Identify, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose | 1 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 4) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Biomedical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | 4 |
| 5) | Design and conduct numerical or physical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Biomedical Engineering. | 2 |
| 6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Biomedical Engineering-related problems. | 3 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 10) | Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | 1 |
| 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. | 3 |