BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
VCD4147 | Computational Design | Fall | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İPEK TORUN |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor SERKAN ŞİMŞEK |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | VCD3115 - Introduction to Multimedia VCD3114 – Interactive Arts & Design |
Course Objectives: | On this course, the students recognize the basics of Computational Design and design scopes of interactive media such as procedural design, algorithmic design, data visualization and code art. They develop applications of conceptual works for interactive media and study software skills to realize this projects. In addition, researches for interactive media fields is identified by the students. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Being able to solve design problems with algorithmic and computational thoughts 2. Advancing the theory and practice on computer arts 3. Advancing the theory and practice on computer programming 4. Developing the interactive design solutions 5. Preparing conceptual, entertainment, game projects. |
1. Computational Design 2. Algorithmic Design 3. CodeArt 4. Interactive Media Design 5. Experience Design 6. Procedural Sound Design 7. Aesthetics & Computation 8. Computer Art History 9. Code Basics |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to the Course. Everybody will introduce her/himself. The course will be introduced. | |
2) | Introduction to the Computational Design. Scopes of Computational Design. | |
3) | Computer Art History. Examples of Art & Design Works Announcement: HW1 | |
4) | Code Artists. Examples of Art & Design Works. Announcement: HW2. | |
5) | Programming Environment & Code Basics. Introduction to the Processing Environment. Announcement: HW3. | |
6) | Using “Class” Structures for Design. Programming Skills for Design. Announcement: HW4. | |
7) | Using “Array” Structures for Design. Programming Skills for Design. Announcement: HW5. | |
8) | Using “Transform” Structures for Design. Programming Skills for Design. Announcement: HW6. | |
9) | Using “3D” Structures for Design. Programming Skills for Design. Announcement: HW7. | |
10) | Using “External Libraries” Structures for Design. Programming Skills for Design. Announcement: HW8. | |
11) | Final: Criticise Project Proposal. Developing A Design Project. | |
12) | Final: Project Evaluation. Developing A Design Project. | |
13) | Final: Project Evaluation. Developing A Design Project. | |
14) | Final: Project Evaluation. Developing A Design Project. |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
References: | 1 Algorithms for Visual Design - Kostas Terzidiz 2 Programming Interactivity - Joshua Noble 3 Making Things Talk - Tom Igoe 4 Learning Processing - Daniel Shiffman 5 Processing Creative Coding and Computational Art - Ira Greenberg 6 A Programming Handbook for Visual Designers and Artists - Casey Reas, Ben Fry |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 4 | % 40 |
Project | 1 | % 20 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 56 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 49 |
Final | 2 | 20 |
Total Workload | 125 |
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) | 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. | |
4) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Biomedical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Design and conduct numerical or physical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Biomedical Engineering. | |
6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Biomedical Engineering-related problems. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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 | |
10) | Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
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. |