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
CHE1051 Chemistry of Life Fall 2 2 3 6

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : RA BESTENUR YALÇIN
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. SERDAR DURDAĞI
RA BESTENUR YALÇIN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The major purpose of this course is to help students learn the basic concepts in chemistry that is related biology. The course topics include the principles and applications, qualitative and quantitative discussions. These contribute the student skills in problem solving and critical thinking. The experiments that parallel the course text give the students possibility to make practice.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Understand the chemical building blocks (atoms and molecules) of life.
2. Learn compounds and chemical reactions.
3. Learn acids, bases and how they form buffer systems in the body.
4. Define organic compounds.
5. Learn biological molecules.

Course Content

"Chemistry of Life" lecture focuses on the basics of chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. The lecture supports the subjects learned through laboratory work.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Matter and measurements: States of matter, Elements, compouds and mixtures, Physical and chemical changes.
2) Atoms and elements: Subatomic particles; protons, neutrons and electrons, Ions, Mole concept and Avogadro’s constant. 1st week's lecture notes
3) Molecules and compounds: Empirical and molecular formulas for compounds, Balancing chemical reactions. 1st and 2nd week's lecture notes
4) Properties of water. Chemical reactions: Stoichiometry and aqueous reactions, Actual yield, theoretical yield and percent yield of chemical reactions, Solution concentration and introduction to solution stoichiometry. 3rd week's lecture notes
5) Solution stoichiometry and introduction to acids and bases 4th week's lecture notes
6) Acids and bases: Ionization of water, pH scale, monoprotic and polyprotic acids. 5th week's lecture notes
7) Buffer Solutions 6th week's lecture notes
8) Redox Reactions: Finding oxidation states, Balancing redox reactions. 7th week's lecture notes
9) Introduction to organic chemistry: Main functional groups, naming hydrocarbon structures. Stereoisomerism and optical isomerism, alkanes, alkenes, alkynes.
10) Introduction to organic chemistry: Main functional groups, naming hydrocarbon structures. Stereoisomerism and optical isomerism, alkanes, alkenes, alkynes. (Continue) 9th week's lecture notes
11) Lipids, Carbohydrates 9th and 10th week's lecture notes
12) Amino acids, proteins and enzymes 9th and 10th week's lecture notes
13) Presentations and evaluation of projects.
14) Presentations and evaluation of projects.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Relevant course notes or hand-outs will be supplied.
References: 1) Chemistry: A Molecular Approach, Tro JT, 2nd Edition, Pearson Education Inc., 2011 (ISBN 13: 978-0-321-68802-6)

2) Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic and Biological Chemistry, Timberlake KC, 11th Edition, Pearson Education Inc., 2012 (ISBN 13: 978-0-321-74104-2)

3) Different “Chemistry” and/or “Biochemistry” books can be used as reference books.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Laboratory 6 % 15
Presentation 1 % 15
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 45
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 45
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Laboratory 6 12
Study Hours Out of Class 15 105
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 149

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. 4
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose 4
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. 4
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Biomedical Engineering-related problems. 4
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. 2
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. 4
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 2
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. 2
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. 2