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.