This course is an introduction to the central topics of Biomedical Engineering (BME),
emphasizing the principles of
- problem definition (clinical need)
- development of the field of BME and important inventions
- information access and retrieval, scientific communication
- clinical engineering and industrial activity
- ethics and social responsibility of biomedical engineers
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Course Assistant(s)
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Schedule
The course is not opened for this semester.
Office Hour(s)
The course is not opened for this semester.
Teaching Methods and Techniques
1. Explain and discuss what biomedical engineers do in their professional activities.
2. Familiarize themselves with the basic components that constitute biological matter
ranging from molecular scale to organ scale.
3. Understand and apply generalizable engineering concepts to describe many types of
systems found in biology and medicine. Systems include, but are not limited to, the
following:
o biotechnology (cellular and molecular)
o physiological systems (tissue and organ level)
o biomechanics & materials
o bioelectronics & bioimaging
4. Apply concepts learned to contemporary biomedical technologies and potentially
synthesize new applications in biomedical engineering
Principle Sources
“Introduction to Biomedical Engineering,” John D. Enderle, Susan M. Blanchard, Joseph B. Bronzino, Academic Press, 2000.
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Overview on the Fields of Biomedical Engineering
2. Week
Retrieval and Editing of Biomedical-Related Information
3. Week
Biological Signals: Origin, Measurement and Processing
4. Week
Medical Imaging
5. Week
Telemedicine and Home-Care
6. Week
Biomechanics of the Cardiovascular System
7. Week
Musculoskeletal Biomechanics
8. Week
Biomechanics of the Respiratory System
9. Week
Bio-nano-technology and Tissue Engineering
10. Week
Medical Optics
11. Week
Medical Image Processing
12. Week
Biomedical Engineering in the Clinical Setting
13. Week
Artificial Tissues and Organs
14. Week
Biomedical Engineering Industry of Turkey
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
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Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
PO-4
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
PO-8
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
PO-10
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
to understand the mathematical and physical foundations of biomedical engineering and how these are applied to the design of biomedical instruments, the analysis of biological systems, and the technological advancement for health care. An understanding that engineering knowledge should be applied in an ethically responsible manner for the good of society.
LO-2
to critically evaluate alternate assumptions, approaches, procedures, tradeoffs, and results related to engineering and biological problems.
LO-3
to design a variety of electronic and/or computer-based devices and software for applications including biomedical instrumentation, medical imaging, physiological measurement, biomedical signal processing, rehabilitation engineering and medical informatics.
LO-4
to lead a small team of student engineers performing a laboratory exercise or design project; to participate in the various roles in a team and understand how they contribute to accomplishing the task at hand.
LO-5
to use written and oral communications to document work and present project results.
