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
BME3152 Prosthetic Devices and Systems Fall 3 2 3 7
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BORA BÜYÜKSARAÇ
Course Objectives: To train “Biomedical Engineers” who can work in a harmony with the hospitals and medical institutions, equipped with sufficient knowledge, experience, professional and ethical values.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
- Will be able to produce all type of prosthetic devices and systems upon a medical request, according to new
advancements in sector and the basis of science and technology.
- Will also be able to repair those devices.
- Work with universal ethical norms and be a responsible medical technicians.

Course Content

Review of the status of artificial hips, knees, shoulders, fingers,fixation devices & spinal implant. Materias for lanparoscopic, endoscopic & thoracoscopis surgery. Review of ASTM and ISO Standarts for Biomaterials. Review of the process for the development of hevv medical devices with part amphasis of preparing docs for FDA approval.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Artificial Heart & Circulatory Assist Devices
2) Cardiac Value Prostheses
3) Vascular Grafts
4) Artificial Lungs & Blood-Gas Exchange Devices
5) Artificial Kidney
6) Peritoneal Dialysis Equipment
7) Theropeutic Aphanesis & Blood Fractionation
8) Liver Support Systems
9) Artificial Pancreas
10) Nerve Guidance Channels
11) Artificial Blood
12) Artificial Skin
13) Dermal Equivalents
14) Review

Sources

Course Notes:
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 15 % 12
Laboratory 10 % 20
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 2 % 8
Homework Assignments 10 % 20
Presentation 1 % 4
Project 1 % 16
Seminar % 0
Midterms % 0
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 20
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 64
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 36
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 10 2 20
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 1 1 1
Project 1 15 15
Homework Assignments 10 2 20
Quizzes 2 2 4
Preliminary Jury 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Paper Submission 0
Jury 0
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 147

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.