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
BME4432 Clinical Decision Support Systems Fall 2 2 3 6
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 BURCU TUNÇ ÇAMLIBEL
Course Objectives: This course provides an overview of the background and state-of-the-art of Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS).Topics include: the design principles behind clinical decision support systems, mathematical foundations of the knowledge-based systems and pattern recognition systems, clinical vocabularies, legal and ethical issues, patient-centered clinical decision support systems, and the applications of clinical decision support systems in clinical practice.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Recognize the value and importance of information management and use in the delivery of quality healthcare
2. Describe the characteristics and properties of decision support systems
3. Explain the structure, functions and components of clinical decision support systems
4. Explain the methodology and techniques of computer-based clinical decision making
5. Apply appropriate methodology and models to effective health information management

Course Content

Types of clinical decision support systems (CDSS). Impact and effectiveness of CDSS. Design and implementation of CDSS. Challenges of clinical data representation and information retrieval techniques. Examples of CDSS in current use. Evaluation of CDSS in contrast with the current implementation.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Wk.1 Overview of Clinical Decision Support Systems
2) Wk. 2 Mathematical Foundations of Decision Support
3) Wk. 3 Data Mining and Clinical Decision Support Systems
4) Wk. 4 Design and Implementation Issues
5) Wk. 5 Diagnostic Decision Support Systems
6) Wk. 6 Ethical and Legal Issues in Decision Support
7) Wk. 7 Clinical Trials of Information Interventions
8) Wk. 8 Midterm Examination. Discussion and solutions of the questions.
9) Wk. 9 Generation of Knowledge for Clinical Decision Support: Statistical and Machine Learning Techniques
10) Wk. 10 Evidence-based Medicine and Meta-Analysis: Getting More out of the Literature
11) Wk. 11 Representing the Knowledge: Standardization Efforts
12) Wk. 12 Case Studies in Clinical Decision Support - I
13) Wk. 13 Case Studies in Clinical Decision Support - II
14) Wk. 14 Evaluation of Term Projects

Sources

Course Notes: J. Dyro, Clinical Engineering Handbook, 2004
References: A.F.G. Taktak, P. Ganney, D. Long, P. White, Clinical Engineering: A Handbook for Clinical and Biomedical Engineers Hardcover, 2014

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 0 % 0
Laboratory 6 % 15
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 0 % 0
Homework Assignments 1 % 5
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 1 % 20
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 20
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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 14 3 42
Laboratory 6 2 12
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 17 4 68
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 5 2 10
Homework Assignments 4 1 4
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0
Midterms 1 3 3
Paper Submission 0
Jury 0
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 142

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.