BMM107 Biology for engineers

4 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING PR.
Code BMM107
Name Biology for engineers
Term 2019-2020 Academic Year
Semester 1. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DİLEK SÖNMEZER AÇIKGÖZ
Course Instructor Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DİLEK SÖNMEZER AÇIKGÖZ (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To teach students the rules of science scientific research and provide them a basis about main aspects of biology and also provide students a general approach to biology and its application fields

Course Content

Cell and Intracellular Organization, proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, oils, Cell Chemistry and Biosynthesis, Communication Between Cells and Cell Cycle,Cell Division, DNA and chromosomes, DNA replication, repair and recombination, DNA transcription, translation, biological methods, cell imaging

Course Precondition

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Express cell chemistry, structure and properties of the cell.
LO02 Define the structure and function of macromolecules.
LO03 Express the concepts of DNA, genes and chromosomes.
LO04 Identify cancer and the immune system.
LO05 Interpret the basic techniques used in biological studies.
LO06 Based on the information learned in this course, will be dominant over the problems of Biomedical Engineering.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - 1. Solve the scientific problems encountered in medicine and medical technologies by applying technical approaches of disciplines. 2. Self development on science and technology issues. 3. Assess the contributions of engineering solutions on medicine, medical technologies and healthcare 3
PLO02 - 1. Define the problems about Biomedical Engineering 2. Modelling the problems about Biomedical Engineering. 3
PLO03 - 1. Analyse data and interpret results 2
PLO04 - 1. Utilize modern techniques and computing tools which are essential for Engineering applications 4
PLO05 - 1. Design and analyse a defined process 2. Recognise national and international problems for Biomedical Engineering 4
PLO06 - Understand the research problems of medical doctor with engineering perspective 5
PLO07 - 1. Describe the ideas clearlywith written and verbally 2. Have the interdisciplinary teamwork skills 5
PLO08 - 1. Have knowledge on calibration and quality assurance systems in Biomedical Engineering 2. Have the sense of responsibility and professional ethics 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to Biology Read about the subject.
2 Biomolecules (chemical bonds, amimoacids, peptide bond and proteins) Read about the subject.
3 Carbohydrates, Lipids and phospholipids,Nucleotides Read about the subject.
4 Cell membrane, structure and functions, cellular transport Read about the subject.
5 Structure and functions of cell organelles, cytoskeletal,Cell communication and signaling Read about the subject.
6 Genetic materials (DNA,RNA) syructure and synthesis Read about the subject.
7 Protein synthesis Read about the subject.
8 Mid-Term Exam Read about the subject.
9 Cell cycle (Meiosis and Mitosis) Read about the subject.
10 Types and mechanisms of mutation Read about the subject.
11 Cancer and types of cancers Read about the subject.
12 Specialized cells 1 (blood and bone cells) Read about the subject.
13 Specialized cells 2 (nerve and muscle cells) Read about the subject.
14 Imaging of the cell Read about the subject.
15 Types of microscopes Read about the subject.
16 Term Exams
17 Term Exams


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 7 7
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 109
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,36
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 10.05.2023 03:28