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
PTR4068	Assistive Technologies	Spring Fall	2	0	2	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:	Hybrid
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. HASAN KEREM ALPTEKİN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course aims to present the knowledge and decision making skills to the students on the assistive technology needs of the people with disabilities.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. To be able to decide assistive technology in the direction of the needs of the people with disabilities.
2. To acquire the ability to identify basic concepts of assistive technology.
3. To be able to explain robot-assisted rehabilitation systems.
4. To determine the World Health Organization - International Classification of Function (WHO-ICF) in the concept of assisive technology.

Course Content

This course provides the student with learning the principle concepts on assistive technology, the ways to support people with disabilities in the concept of rehabilitation engineering in house, society, school or work places to upgrade their functional and cognitive skills, including the topics below.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to assistive technology and rehabilitation engineering
2)	World Health Organization - International Classification of Functioning (WHO-ICF)
3)	Decision making in assistive technology
4)	Robotic therapy in physiotherapy and rehabilitation
5)	Principles of biomedical engineering in assistive technology
6)	Commercial assistive technology products, sensor applications and design considerations of assistive technology devices
7)	Mid term
8)	Robotic assisted rehabilitation systems
9)	Computer accessibility tools, sensory aids, mobile devices, activity monitoring
10)	Exoskeletons and robotic locomotion
11)	Student studies in assistive technology
12)	Stimulation of vagus nerve, innovation of new products and technology development
13)	Student studies in assistive technology
14)	Student studies in assistive technology

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Haftalık olarak verilecektir. - Will be given weekly.

References:

1. WHO (2001) International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Geneva: World Health Organization
2. Henderson, S., Skelton, H. & amp; Rosenbaum, P. (2008). Assistive Devices for Children with Functional Impairments impact on child and Caregiver Function. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 50: 89–98
3. LoPresti, E.F., Mihailidis, A. & Kirsch, N. (2004) Assistive Technology for Cognitive Rehabilitation: State of the Art. Nurophysiological Rehabilitation, 14 (1/2), 5–39
4. Assistive Technology Decision Tree by UnumProvident (1999) http://www.microsoft.com/enable/download/default.aspx#righttech.
Accsess time : 30 th may 2011.
5. Galvin, J. C., Scherer, M. J. (1996). Evaluating, Selecting, and Using Appropriate Assistive Technology. Maryland: An Aspen Publication

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	13	% 0
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	2	26
Study Hours Out of Class	14	9	126
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			156

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.
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.