Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
1BYM111Biomedical Technology - I3+0+036

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Biomedical Device Technology
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to introduce fundamental biomedical devices and physiological signal monitoring and diagnostic equipment, explain their operating principles, develop students’ competence in safe and effective clinical application, and teach common faults and troubleshooting methods.
Course Content Fundamental biomedical technologies, physiological and bioelectric signals, and essential monitoring and diagnostic devices such as blood pressure monitors, stethoscopes, otoscopes, ECGs, bedside monitors, EEG/EMG/EOG/ERG/PSG systems, Holter monitors, respiratory measurement devices, tympanometry/audiometry devices, and NST (fetal monitors).
Course Methods and Techniques Face-to-face oral presentation / lecture
Question-and-answer and discussion
Case studies / conceptual examples
Demonstration on sample device
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Reyhan Şahinbaş
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Introduction to Biomedical Instrumentation, Mehlika Kahramanlıoğlu, Hakan Akça
Instructor’s lecture notes
2

Course Category
Science %10
Health %20
Field %70

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 % 30
Quizzes 2 % 20
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 3 45
Assignments 1 15 15
Mid-terms 1 15 15
Final examination 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 150

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Temel biyomedikal cihazların çalışma prensibi, kullanım alanları, sık karşılaşılan arıza ve çözüm yöntemlerini bilir.
2 Fizyolojik sinyal izleme ve teşhis cihazlarının temel görevi, çalışma prensibi ile karşılaşılan arıza ve çözüm yöntemlerini bilir.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction, Definition and History of Biomedical Technologies
2 Physiological and Bioelectric Signals
3 Blood Pressure Measurement Devices
4 Stethoscope, Otoscope, Ophthalmoscope, Laryngoscope
5 Pulse Oximeter
6 Body Temperature and Glucose Measurement Devices
7 Electrocardiography (ECG), Stress ECG
8 Patient Monitor
9 Electroencephalography (EEG), Electromyography (EMG)
10 Electrooculography (EOG), Electroretinography (ERG), Polysomnography (PSG)
11 Holter Monitors
12 Respiration Measurement Devices / Respiratory Monitors
13 Tympanometry / Audiometry Device
14 Non-Stress Test (Fetal Monitor)

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
All 5 1 5 5 4 1 5 1 1 1 1
C1
C2

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