BMM206

Physiology for Engineers

Faculty \ Department
School of Engineering \ Biomedical Engineering
Course Credit
ECTS Credit
Course Type
Instructional Language
3
6
Compulsory
Turkish
Prerequisites
-
Programs that can take the course
Biomedical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Program
Course Description
This course covers the examination of the relationship between the structure and function of the human body. Topics include anatomy and homeostasis, cell signaling, the nervous system, EEG and sleep, the skeletal system, the muscular system, the cardiovascular system, and kidney function.
Textbook and / or References
• Human Physiology –Vander-Sherman-Luciano
• Vander İnsan Fizyolojisi, Türkçe 2013 Baskı –Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri
Course Objectives
The objective of the BMM206 course is to provide students with foundational knowledge of human anatomy and physiology in Biomedical Engineering education and to offer insights into how they can apply this knowledge in their professional careers.
Course Outcomes
1. Acquiring knowledge related to human physiology that will form a foundation for almost all areas of biomedical engineering.
2. Providing insights into where this knowledge can be applied in their professional careers.
3. Gaining experience in accessing information, conducting literature searches, and citing references.
Tentative Course Plan
Week 1: Introduction, Anatomy and Homeostasis
Week 2: Anatomy and Homeostasis CONTINUED
Week 3: Neural Control Mechanisms-1 (Membrane Potentials)
Week 4: Neural Control Mechanisms-2 (Synapses)
Week 5: Neural Control Mechanisms-3 (Central Nervous System)
Week 6: Neural Control Mechanisms-4 (Peripheral Nervous System), EEG and Sleep
Week 7: Musculoskeletal System - Skeletal System
Week 8: Musculoskeletal System - Skeletal Muscle
Week 9: Circulatory System - Blood
Week 10: Circulatory System - Heart
Week 11: Circulatory System - Blood Vessels
Week 12: Excretory System - Kidneys
Tentative Assesment Methods
Activities Number Weight (%)
Course Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Homework 1 10%
Project - -
Presentation - -
Field Work - -
Internship - -
Course Boards - -
Quiz 5 15%
Midterm Exam 1 35%
Final Exam 1 40%
Total 100%

Tentative ECTS-Workload Table
Activities Number/Weeks Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours (first 6 weeks) 6 4 24
Course Hours (last 6 weeks) 6 3 18
Laboratory - - -
Application - - -
Homework 1 10 10
Project - - -
Presentation - - -
Field Work - - -
Internship - - -
Course Boards - - -
Preparation for Quiz 5 5 25
Preparation for Midterm Exam 1 20 20
Final Exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Final Exam 1 28 28
Study Hours Out of Class (preliminary work, reinforcement, etc.) 12 4 48
Total Workload 175
Total Workload / 30 175 / 30
5.833333
ECTS Credits of the Course 6
Program Outcome **
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Course Outcome
1 A
2 A
3 B, A B B B