FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Genetics and Bioengineering

BME 302 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Current Topics in Biomedical Engineering
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
BME 302
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The objective of this course is to introduce the up-to-date healthcare approaches, including personalized healthcare, nanomedicine, stemcell tratment, genetical tests as well as ethical paradoxes and dilemmas.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Follow and assess the innovations in healthcare industry
  • Analyze dilemmas and probable conflicts in new biomedical technologies
  • Explain fundamental concepts of prosthetics
  • List characteristics of nanoparticulates
  • Explain genetic testing, stem cell studies and basic concepts of clinical experiments
Course Description Tissue engineering, bio- and nano-materials, prosthetics, biomechanics, genetics, clinical trials, ethics

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Biomedical Engineering: A Historical Perspective Chp 1, Introduction to biomedical engineering, Academic Press, 2012.
2 Biosignal Processing- intro Chp 1, Biomedical signal and image processing, Taylor & Francis, 2012.
3 Biosignal Processing- EEG Chp 10, Biomedical signal and image processing, Taylor & Francis, 2012.
4 Biosignal Processing- ECG Chp 9, Biomedical signal and image processing, Taylor & Francis, 2012.
5 Medical image processing I Chp 3&4, Biomedical signal and image processing, Taylor & Francis, 2012.
6 Medical image processing II Chp 3&4, Biomedical signal and image processing, Taylor & Francis, 2012.
7 Midterm exam
8 Medical İmage processing III Chp 3&4, Biomedical signal and image processing, Taylor & Francis, 2012.
9 Biomedical Optics and Lasers I Chp 17, Introduction to biomedical engineering, Academic Press, 2012.
10 Biomedical Optics and Lasers II Chp 17, Introduction to biomedical engineering, Academic Press, 2012.
11 Artificial intelligence in biomedical engineering I Lecture Notes
12 Artificial intelligence in biomedical engineering II Lecture Notes
13 Artificial intelligence in biomedical engineering III Lecture Notes
14 Moral and Ethical Issues I Chp 2, Introduction to biomedical engineering, Academic Press, 2012.
15 Moral and Ethical Issues II Chp 2, Introduction to biomedical engineering, Academic Press, 2012.
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks Frontiers in Biomedical Engineering: Proceedings of the World Congress for Chinese Biomedical Engineers,Springer, 2003. John D. Enderle and Joseph D. Bronzino, Introduction to biomedical engineering, Academic Press, 2012. Course slides.
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
15
Presentation / Jury
1
15
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
16
3
48
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
1
8
8
Presentation / Jury
1
8
8
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
18
18
Final Exam
1
20
20
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Genetics and Bioengineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Genetics and Bioengineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Genetics and Bioengineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.

5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Genetics and Bioengineering research topics.

6

To be able to work efficiently in Genetics and Bioengineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of Genetics and Bioengineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Genetics and Bioengineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in Genetics and Bioengineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Genetics and Bioengineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Genetics and Bioengineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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