FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

EEE 406 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Principles of Biomedical Engineering
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
EEE 406
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 This course will first cover basic molecular and cellular properties, physiological principles; then biomechanics, bioinstrumentation, bioimaging
biotechnology, and biomaterials will be discussed to introduce the basic life sciences and engineering concepts associated with these topics.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Explain medical and biomedical engineering terminology,
  • Describe biomedical engineering problems related with electrical engineering and basic engineering,
  • Design biomedical systems,
  • Use engineering and medical literature and databases to perform research,
  • Express biomechanical properties of the human body,
  • Describe biomedical instrumentation and sensors,
  • Summarize the issues related with bioimaging and signal processing,
  • Debate biomolecular engineering problems, such as tissue engineering, nanotechnology, engineering of ımmunity.
Course Description Biomolecular and Cellular Principles, Physiological Principles, Biomechanics, Bioinstrumentation, Bioimaging and Signal Processing, Biotechnology, Engineering of Immunity, Biomaterials

 



Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Ch 1 Textbook
2 Biomolecular Principles Ch 2-4 Textbook
3 Cellular Principles Ch 5 Textbook
4 Physiological Principles Ch 6,7 Textbook
5 Physiological Principles Ch 8,9 Textbook
6 Biomechanics Ch 10 Textbook
7 Bioinstrumentation Ch 11 Textbook
8 Midterm Exam
9 Biosignals and Signal Processing Course notes
10 Biosignals and Signal Processing Course notes
11 Bioimaging and Signal Processing Ch 12 Textbook
12 Bioimaging and Signal Processing Ch 12 Textbook
13 Bioinformatics Course notes
14 Biomaterials and Artificial Organs Ch 15 Textbook
15 Review
16 Final

 

Course Notes/Textbooks W. Mark Saltzman, Biomedical Engineering. Cambridge University Press, 2009
Suggested Readings/Materials 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
2
10
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
2
50
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
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
2
5
10
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
2
15
30
Final Exam
1
15
15
    Total
151

 

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 Electrical and Electronics Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

X
2

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

X
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.

X
4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Electrical and Electronics Engineering applications; uses computer and information technologies effectively.

X
5

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

X
6

To be able to work efficiently in Electrical and Electronics Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

X
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 engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to Electrical and Electronics Engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Electrical and Electronics Engineering solutions.

X
9

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

X
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.

X
11

To be able to collect data in the area of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

X
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 Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

X

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

 


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