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
BME4254	Robotics for Healthcare	Fall Spring	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 HAKAN SOLMAZ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The goal of this course is to identify and describe different types of medical robots and their potential applications, and to give knowledge about basic concepts in kinematics, dynamics, and control relevant to medical robotics.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Understand kinematics and dynamics of manipulators.
2. Explain how a robot can help rehabilitation.
3. Describe teleoperation in robotic surgery.
4. Understand the limitations and challenges of medical robots.
5. Understand the sensing and actuating mechanisms of robots.

Course Content

Kinematics and inverse kinematics. manipulator dynamics. Sensors and actuators. Trajectory and force control. Surgical robots. Rehabilitation robots. Teleoperation.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Overview of robotics in medicine and healthcare.
2)	Manipulator kinematics.
3)	Manipulator kinematics.
4)	Actuators and sensors
5)	Manipulator dynamics.
6)	Manipulator dynamics.
7)	Review and exam.
8)	Tracking control
9)	Force control
10)	Teleoperation
11)	Cooperative manipulation
12)	Surgical robots
13)	Rehabilitation robots
14)	Review.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Lecture notes.
References:	Vanja Bozovic: Medical Robotics, I-Tech, 2008

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	12	% 5
Laboratory	4	% 20
Quizzes	4	% 10
Homework Assignments	4	% 10
Midterms	1	% 25
Final	1	% 30
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 30
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Laboratory	4	2	8
Application	13	2	26
Study Hours Out of Class	15	5	75
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			153

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	3
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.	3
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.	1
6)	Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Biomedical Engineering-related problems.	1
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.	3
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.	2
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.	4
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.	4