MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
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
BME4005 Laser-Tissue Interactions Fall 3 0 3 6
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: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. HAKAN SOLMAZ
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide a thorough understanding of the basic physical principles which underlie therapeutic uses of lasers in medicine. Laser-tissue interaction mechanisms will be examined.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course will be learn.
1. The mechanisms describing the interaction of laser radiation with biological tissue
2. Spectroscopic and diagnostic optical applications of lasers in medicine
3. Selected applications of lasers and optical techniques which are presently important in medicine

Course Content

Wave motion, electromagnetic theory, electromagnetic spectrum, propagation of light , measurement of optical properties of tissues, optics, microscopy, lasers, mechanisms of laser-tissue ineractions, lasers in surgery, tissue welding, laser tweezers, lasers in imaging, diagnostic applications, electrosurgery versus laser surgery, laser safety.
Teaching methods of the course are lecture, reading, discussion and problem solving.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) About the course
2) Introduction to wave motion, electromagnetic waves and spectrum
3) Propagation of light: reflection, refraction, scattering, interference and diffraction Read the lecture notes of Week 2
4) What is a LASER? Read the lecture notes of Week 3
5) Laser-tissue interactions Read the lecture notes of Week 4
6) Photochemical interactions Read the lecture notes of Week 5
7) Photothermal interactions Read the lecture notes of Week 6
8) Photomechanical interactions Read the lecture notes of Week 7
9) Lasers in ophthalmology Read the article provided by the instructor
10) Lasers in dermatology Read the article provided by the instructor
11) Lasers in general surgery Read the article provided by the instructor
12) Lasers in imaging Read the article provided by the instructor
13) Diagnostic applications Read the article provided by the instructor
14) General review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Lecture notes and supplementary documents supported by the instructor.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Quizzes 4 % 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 8 112
Midterms 2 2 4
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 160

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) Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format. 3
2) Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. 4
3) Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. 5
4) Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish. 3
5) Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills. 4
6) Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods. 4
7) Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills. 3
8) Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. 5
9) Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them. 4
10) Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology. 5
11) Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions. 4