Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
8MAKS405Introduction To Biomechanics3+0+036

Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Computer Engineering
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Type of Course Unit Elective
Objectives of the Course This course aim:
1. To introduce the students the hard and soft tissue biomechanics and biological forces.
2. To introduce the students the structure and the mechanical properties of the hard and soft tissues.
3. To develop an understanding on the essentials of implant / prosthesis design.
Course Content Fundamentals of bone mechanics; Hard and soft tissue biomechanics, structure, types and mechanical properties; Mechanically mediated bone adaptation, osseointegration, micro-motion, stress shielding and bone resorption; Materials for implants and prothesis, properties and their forms; Aspects of Biocompatibility and its importance in implant and prosthesis design; Interface of Tissue and Biomaterial, interface geometires and load transfer between tissue and biomaterial
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof. Hüccet Kahramanzade
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources D.R. Peterson, J.D. Bronzino; Biomechanics: Principles and Applications; Springer, CRC Press, 2ndEdition, 2007
J. Park; Biomaterials: An Introduction; Springer, 1st edition, 2010
Lecture

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %10
Engineering %50
Engineering Design %15
Health %25

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Mid-terms 1 10 10
Final examination 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 114

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Basic principles of biomechanics, biomechanical properties of hard and soft tissues
2 Loads on anatomical units opf the body under different activites and biological functions
3 Mechanical properties of hard and soft tissues in the body
4 Assumptions and modeling rules of tissues and their functions
5 Implant and prosthesis design materials and properties of these materials
6 General consepts of biocompatibility
7 Interface properties between the implants and the tissues, in the short and the long run


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Basic Principles of Biomechanics
2 The Muskoskeletal System
3 The Cardiovascular System
4 Elasticity Principles in Biomechanics
5 Biomechanics of Hard Tissues (Bones) & Bone Implants
6 Biomechanics of Soft Tissues (Tendons, Ligaments) & Repair Implants
7 Biomechanics of Blood Flow & Vascular Implants
8 Midterm exam
9 Biometals, bioceramics, biopolymers, biocomposites
10 Biocompatibility
11 Implant / Biomaterials Interface on Hard Tissues
12 Implant / Biomaterials Interface on Soft Tissues
13 Adaptation and remodeling of hard and soft tissues based on external stimuli
14 Basic Principles of Orthosis
15 Case studies
16 Final exam


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
All 3
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7

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