BME4007 Bioimpedance and BioelectricityBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
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
BME4007 Bioimpedance and Bioelectricity 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: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HAKAN SOLMAZ
Course Objectives: Learn how to model bioelectric sources in the body, to measure tissue bioelectrical impedance and interpret the results; perform Body Composition Measurements and Analysis.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning objectives include,
o Tissue Electrical Properties, Dipole source modeling of bioelectric sources in the body; ECG, EEG, etc.,
o Electrode, Electrode polarization, Body/tissue impedance measurement techniques; instrumentation,
o Mathematical modeling, Cole circle,
o Electrical impedance Spectroscopy, Electrical Impedance Tomography imaging, Body composition measurements and analysis.

Course Content

Body electrical activities and dipole source modeling, body/tissue impedance measurements, bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy, EIT imaging and body composition analysis

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Bioimpedance and Bioelectricity Basics
3) Electrolytes, Dielectrics
4) Passive Tissue Electrical Properties
5) Excitable Tissue and Bioelectricity
6) Geometrical Analysis
7) Electrodes
8) Instrumentation and Measurement
9) Data and Models
10) Finite Element Model & Electrical Impedance Tomography
11) Bioimpedance in Biomedical Applications
12) Body Composition by Bioimpedance Analysis
13) Group Presentations of Projects
14) Group Presentations of Projects

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: • Bioimpedance and Bioelectricity Basics, S. Grimnes and O. G. Martinen, Academic Press, Elsevier, 2014
• Bioimpedance In Biomedical Applications, F. Simini and P. Bertemes-Filho, 2018
• Electrical Impedance Tomography, J. G. Webster, Adam Hilger, 1990
• Bioelectricity A Quantative Approach, R. Plosey and R. C. Barr, Plenum Publisher, 2000
• Bioimpedance measurement of specific body resistance, Jan Hlúbik, PhD Thesis, 2015
• Handbook of Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS CONTAINING CPEs, J.-P. Diard, B. Le Gorrec, C. Montella, 2013
References: Dersin ppt sunumları

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 2 % 40
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission 1 % 20
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
Application 1 3 3
Study Hours Out of Class 14 10 140
Presentations / Seminar 1 10 10
Project 1 10 10
Midterms 2 3 6
Paper Submission 1 10 10
Total Workload 221

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 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. 4
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. 5
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. 3
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. 5
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 4
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. 4
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. 4