Syllabus ( BENG 332 )
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Basic information
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| Course title: |
Fundamentals of Biomechanics |
| Course code: |
BENG 332 |
| Lecturer: |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan OFLAZ
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| ECTS credits: |
4 |
| GTU credits: |
3 () |
| Year, Semester: |
3, Fall |
| Level of course: |
First Cycle (Undergraduate) |
| Type of course: |
Elective
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| Language of instruction: |
English
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| Mode of delivery: |
Face to face
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| Pre- and co-requisites: |
none |
| Professional practice: |
No |
| Purpose of the course: |
Give information about kinesiology and mechanics of the locomotor system of the human body. Forming a basic level infrastructure in the field of biomechanics |
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Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Identify basic physical principles
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Acquire knowledge on biological, chemical, physical and mathematical principles which constitute the basis of bioengineering applications
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Convert biological, chemical, physical and mathematical principles into novel applications for the benefit of society,
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Combine, Interpret, and analyze different subfields of bioengineering
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Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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Seminar/presentation
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Apply acquired knowledge of physical laws and formulas on real life.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Acquire knowledge on biological, chemical, physical and mathematical principles which constitute the basis of bioengineering applications
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Convert biological, chemical, physical and mathematical principles into novel applications for the benefit of society,
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Combine, Interpret, and analyze different subfields of bioengineering
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Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Seminar/presentation
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Solve problems in related medical fields with engineering approaches.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Acquire knowledge on biological, chemical, physical and mathematical principles which constitute the basis of bioengineering applications
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Convert biological, chemical, physical and mathematical principles into novel applications for the benefit of society,
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Combine, Interpret, and analyze different subfields of bioengineering
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Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Seminar/presentation
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Contents
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| Week 1: |
Introduction to biomechanics and basic physical concepts |
| Week 2: |
Project's topics determination of students, Scalar and, vectoral magnitudes, forces |
| Week 3: |
Free-body force diagram, motion, |
| Week 4: |
Newton’s law |
| Week 5: |
Momentum and Impulse |
| Week 6: |
Work, energy and power |
| Week 7: |
Circular motion and gravitational forces |
| Week 8: |
Midterm |
| Week 9: |
Biomechanics of bone |
| Week 10: |
Biomechanics of skeletal system |
| Week 11: |
Biomechanics of fracture fixation |
| Week 12: |
Biomechanics of articular cartilage, tendons and ligaments |
| Week 13: |
Project presentations |
| Week 14: |
Project presentations |
| Week 15*: |
General repetition |
| Week 16*: |
Final |
| Textbooks and materials: |
1. Basic Biomechanics, Susan J. Hall, Mc Graw - Hill, 2011 |
| Recommended readings: |
1. Basic Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System, Margereta NORDIN, Victor H. FRANKEL, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Maryland / USA, 2001.
2. Kas - İskelet Sistemi Biyomekaniği, Prof. Dr. İbrahim Deniz AKÇALI, Prof. Dr. Mahir GÜLŞEN, Yrd. Doç. Dr. Kerem ÜN, Güneş Kitabevi, Ankara, 2009
3. Biomechanics: Concepts and Computation, (Cambridge Texts in Biomedical Engineering), Cees Oomens (Author), Marcel Brekelmans, Frank Baaijens, Cambridge University Press (August 19, 2010). |
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* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
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Assessment
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| Method of assessment |
Week number |
Weight (%) |
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| Mid-terms: |
8 |
35 |
| Other in-term studies: |
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0 |
| Project: |
2-14 |
15 |
| Homework: |
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0 |
| Quiz: |
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0 |
| Final exam: |
16 |
50 |
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Workload
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| Activity |
Duration (Hours per week) |
Total number of weeks |
Total hours in term |
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| Courses (Face-to-face teaching): |
3 |
14 |
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| Own studies outside class: |
2 |
14 |
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| Practice, Recitation: |
0 |
0 |
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| Homework: |
0 |
0 |
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| Term project: |
1 |
10 |
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| Term project presentation: |
1 |
1 |
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| Quiz: |
0 |
0 |
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| Own study for mid-term exam: |
2 |
4 |
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| Mid-term: |
2 |
1 |
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| Personal studies for final exam: |
2 |
4 |
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| Final exam: |
2 |
1 |
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Total workload: |
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Total ECTS credits: |
* |
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* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25.
(1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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