BIOENGINEERING (ENGLISH, THESIS)
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
BNG5006	Lasers in Medical Sciences	Fall Spring	3	0	3	8

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:
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. HAKAN SOLMAZ
Course Objectives:	This course aims to provide a thorough understanding of the basic physical principles that underlie the therapeutic uses of lasers in medicine. It will cover laser-tissue interaction mechanisms and lasers in applied medicine.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course will be able to;
• Learn the mechanisms behind the interaction of lasers with varying biological tissue,
• Learn therapeutic and diagnostic applications of lasers in medicine,
• Learn how to read literature on the improvement of lasers used in medicine.

Course Content

Lasers and their usage in medical applications

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	About the course
2)	What is light? How does the electromagnetic wave propagate? Energy and momentum of electromagnetic radiation
3)	Snell's law, propagation of light: Reflection, refraction, scattering, interference and diffraction
4)	Measurement of optical properties of tissue, geometrical optics, fiberoptics
5)	What is Laser? How does Laser work? Principle of laser, cavity modes, lasing media, pumping mechanisms
6)	Photochemical interactions
7)	Photothermal interactions
8)	Photomechanical interactions
9)	Plasma induced ablation
10)	Student Presentations/Paper Discussion
11)	Student Presentations/Paper Discussion
12)	Student Presentations/Paper Discussion
13)	Student Presentations/Paper Discussion
14)	Student Presentations/Paper Discussion

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Lecture Notes and PowerPoint Presentations
References:	M. H. Niemz, Laser tissue interactions, Springer Verlag. ISBN 354-060-3638 Lasers in Medical Science (Springer 1998), Lasers in Surgery and Medicine (WILEY 1997)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 30
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	6	84
Presentations / Seminar	20	3	60
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			190

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)	Follows scientific literature, analyzes it critically and uses it effectively in solving engineering problems.
2)	Designs, plans, implements and manages original projects related to the bioengineering.
3)	Carries out studies related to the bioengineering independently, takes scientific responsibility and evaluates the results obtained from a critical point of view.
4)	Effectively presents the results of his/her research and projects in written, oral and visual form in accordance with academic standards.
5)	Conducts independent research on subjects requiring expertise in the field, develops original thought and transfers this knowledge to practice.
6)	Uses advanced theoretical and practical knowledge specific to the bioengineering field effectively.
7)	Acts in accordance with professional, scientific and ethical values; takes responsibility by considering the social, environmental and ethical impacts of bioengineering practices.