FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Genetics and Bioengineering
BME 304 | Course Introduction and Application Information
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Biomechanics
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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BME 304
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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5
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| Prerequisites |
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Service Course
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| Course Level |
First Cycle
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| Course Objectives | The objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive study of engineering applications on muscle-skeleton system. The course will cover the methods of engineering on the musculoskeletal system, mechanics of tissues, structural properties of bone, muscle and joints, their mechanical analysis, investigation of orthopedic materials by mechanical procedures, stretching and bending applications of implants and fundamental questions of biomechanics. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course covers fundamentals of biomechanics, musculoskeletal system, engineering applications on musculoskeletal system, types of orthopedic implants and their mechanical analysis. |
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WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction to Biomechanics | Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002, Chapter 1 |
| 2 | Kinematic Concepts of Analysing Human Motion | Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002. Chapter 2 |
| 3 | Kinetic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion | Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002. Chapter 3 |
| 4 | Biomechanics of Human Bone Growth | Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002. Chapter 4 |
| 5 | Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Articulations | Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002. Chapter 5 |
| 6 | Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal System | Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002. Chapter 6 |
| 7 | Midterm I | |
| 8 | Biomechanics of the Human Extremities | Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002. Chapter 7, 8 |
| 9 | The Biomechanics of the Human Spine | Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002. Chapter 9 |
| 10 | Linear Kinematics of Human Movement | Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002. Chapter 10 |
| 11 | Angular Kinematics of Human Movement | Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002. Chapter 11 |
| 12 | Project presentations | |
| 13 | Equilibrium and Human Movement | Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002. Chapter 12, Chapter 14 |
| 14 | Angular Kinetics of Human Movement | Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002. Chapter 13 |
| 15 | Review | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Susan Hall. Basic Biomechanics. 5th Ed. St. Louis: WCB McGraw-Hill, 2002. |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | Duane Knudson, Fundamentals of Biomechanics, Springer, 2003. J. Enderle, S. Blanchard and J. Bronzino. Introduction to Biomedical Engineering. 2nd/e, Academic Press, 2005. |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation | ||
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | ||
| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project |
1
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20
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| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
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40
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| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
2
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40
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| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
16
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3
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48
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
0
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| Presentation / Jury |
0
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| Project |
1
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16
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16
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
1
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16
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16
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| Final Exam |
1
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22
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22
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| Total |
150
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 6 | To be able to work efficiently in Genetics and Bioengineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in Genetics and Bioengineering applications. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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| 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. |
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