BNG5232 Cardiovascular MechanicsBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs BIOENGINEERING (ENGLISH, THESIS)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementBologna CommissionNational Qualifications
BIOENGINEERING (ENGLISH, THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BNG5232 Cardiovascular Mechanics Fall
Spring
3 0 3 8
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:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. HAKAN SOLMAZ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course will cover the fundamental concepts of mechanical properties of the cardiovascular system including the structure and functioning of the heart and blood flow through the systemic and pulmonary circulations.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Student who succeeds in this course will;
1. Learn the fundamental laws of mechanics
2. Learn the physiology of the heart and blood circulation
3. Learn the concepts of stress and strain in the context of blood vessels
4. Learn the fluid dynamics of blood flow

Course Content

Hemodynamics, Cardiovascular mechanics, growth and
remodeling, Cardiovascular instrumentation, clinical cardiovascular research

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) About the Course None
2) Introduction to Cardiovascular Mechanics None
3) Fundamentals of Mechanics None
4) Heart and Blood Circulation None
5) Muscle Tissue & Muscle Contraction-Paper Discussion None
6) Mechanical Properties of Tissues-Paper Discussion None
7) Blood Pressure and Flow-Paper Discussion None
8) Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics-Paper Discussion None
9) Student Presentations None
10) Student Presentations None
11) Student Presentations None
12) Student Presentations None
13) Student Presentations None
14) Student Presentations None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları ve tartışılan araştırma makaleleri
References: Lecture notes and research articles discussed

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 6 84
Presentations / Seminar 20 3 60
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 190

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) Follows scientific literature, analyzes it critically and uses it effectively in solving engineering problems.
2) Designs, plans, implements and manages original projects related to the bioengineering.
3) Carries out studies related to the bioengineering independently, takes scientific responsibility and evaluates the results obtained from a critical point of view.
4) Effectively presents the results of his/her research and projects in written, oral and visual form in accordance with academic standards.
5) Conducts independent research on subjects requiring expertise in the field, develops original thought and transfers this knowledge to practice.
6) Uses advanced theoretical and practical knowledge specific to the bioengineering field effectively.
7) Acts in accordance with professional, scientific and ethical values; takes responsibility by considering the social, environmental and ethical impacts of bioengineering practices.