GBE411 Biomedical EngineeringIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Genetics and Bioengineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Genetics and Bioengineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: GBE411
Course Name: Biomedical Engineering
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 7
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÖZGE ACAR
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÖZGE ACAR
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide the knowledge to bioengineers necessary to understand the scope of the work in the biomedical engineering.
Course Content: To explain and discuss what biomedical engineers do in their professional activities, understand the fundamental principles used by bioengineers in cellular and molecular biotechnology, biomaterials, tissue engineering, biomechanics and biomedical imaging, explain the developing profession of biomedical engineering in modern era, describe the economical perspective and market of biomedical instruments, explain ethics principles and describe the complex legal issues

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To explain the developing profession of biomedical engineering in modern era
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) To describe the economical perspective and market of biomedical instruments
2) To explain ethics principles and describe the complex legal issues
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) To explain and discuss what biomedical engineers do in their professional activities
2) To understand the fundamental principles used by bioengineers in cellular and molecular biotechnology, biomaterials, tissue engineering, biomechanics and biomedical imaging
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) .Syllabus • Introduction of biomedical engineering • Describe worldwide development of biomedical engineering • Define career opportunities of biomedical engineers • Describe biomedical engineering and its relation with other sciences • Describe the subdivisions within biomedical engineering Lecture notes and power point presentations
2) .Describe physiological and anatomical background for biomedical engineers • Describe biomedical engineering and its relation with other sciences • Describe the subdivisions within biomedical engineering Lecture notes and power point presentations
3) .Discuss the specific properties of materials • Describe the historical development of biomaterials • Describe types of biomaterials Lecture notes and power point presentations
4) • Describe tissue engineering • Describe extra-cellular matrix • Define scaffolds • Discuss methods to prepare tissues • Define stem cells and their importance in tissue engineering Lecture notes and power point presentations
5) .Describe the historical development of enzymes .Discuss catalysts and enzymes • Define enzyme properties • Describe biochemical reactions • Derive Michaelis-Menten equations • Describe enzyme kinetics • Learn to use PYMOL Lecture notes and powerpoint presentation
6) .Describe human-bioinstrumentation relationship • Explain historical development in bioinstrumentation • Define physiology • Describe characteristics of biosignals Lecture notes and power point presentations
7) .Describe types of biomedical sensors • Explain their specific properties • Define bio-potential measurements • Describe ECG, EMG, EEG electrodes • Describe blood-gas sensors • Describe bioanalytical sensors • Describe optical sensors Lecture notes and power point presentations
8) Midterm Exam I -
9) .Describe biomedical imaging techniques • Explain radiology • Describe historical development of medical imaging • Define X-ray based imaging techniques (conventional, fluoroscopy, mammography…etc) • Define CT (Computed Tomography) • Define radionuclide imaging techniques (gamma camera, PET, SPECT, PET/CT, SPECT/CT) Lecture notes and power point presentations
10) .PET'yi tanımlamak • SPECT'i tanımlamak Lecture notes and power point presentations
11) Midterm Exam - II -
12) .Describe MR imaging techniques • Describe ultrasonic imaging techniques (Doppler, echocardiography…etc) Lecture notes and power point presentations
13) .Describe principles and properties of optics • Describe light propagation in tissue • Discuss thermal aspects of light-tissue interaction Lecture notes and power point presentations
14) .Describe principles and properties of lasers • Describe therapeutic use of lasers • Describe diagnostic use of lasers (optical biopsies) Lecture notes and powerpoint presentation
15) Final Exam -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Lecture notes and power point presentations

Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, 3nd Edition, John Enderle, Joseph Bronzino, ©2012 | Elsevier Inc.| ISBN: 978-0-12-374979-6

Medical Instrumentation, Application & Design, 3rd ed., by John G. Webster


References: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, 3nd Edition, John Enderle, Joseph Bronzino, ©2012 | Elsevier Inc.| ISBN: 978-0-12-374979-6

Medical Instrumentation, Application & Design, 3rd ed., by John G. Webster

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. 2
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 1
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.) 1
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. 1
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. 1
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Peer Review
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Reading
Q&A / Discussion
Web Based Learning

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Peer Review
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 1 % 10
Midterms 2 % 50
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Application 0 30 0
Presentations / Seminar 1 1 1
Midterms 2 3 6
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 9