Information Package

Ph.D. on Biomedical Engineering

BME602

HEART ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY

Course Code
BME602
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn cardiac electrophysiological function and dysfunction
  2. Analyze physiological systems from an engineering perspective
  3. Recognize the ethical issues associated with testing and implementation of biomedical devices and treatments
  4. Understand the need for life-long learning to maintain and enhance their technical skills
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionWithin the scope of this course; Normal and pathological electrophysiological function, analysis of physiological systems from an engineering perspective, ethical issues related to electrophysiology research are explained.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week cell biophysics
2nd Week electrocardiography
3rd Week cardiac pacing
4th Week Cardiac defibrillation
5th Week Basic electrophysiology studies
6th Week Electrophysiology catheters
7th Week Arrhythmias and data analysis
8th Week Catheters and connections
9th Week affinity sensors
10th Week Catheters and their types
11th Week Ablation
12th Week Vascular interventions
13th Week in-body devices
14th Week Project presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingCardiac Electrophysiology. From Cell to Bedside, Zipes & Jalife
Internet and library files
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 4 50
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 72 72
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 2 3 6
Preparation for Final exam 1 24 24
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 11 11
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 96 96
Homework 4 12 48
Total Work Load299
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.96
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1 X X
K2
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X
K8 X