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
Resources
Notes
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 | ||