RESEARCH ETICS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

BME603

Course Code: BME603
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 10

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Doctorate Of Science

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Identify, understand and explain critical existing and emerging issues that define the field of bioethics in engineering
Identify and critique contemporary theoretical perspectives for considering ethical issues
Recognize the ethical issues associated with testing and implementation of biomedical devices and treatments
Understand the need for life-long learning to maintain and enhance their technical skills

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

Within the scope of this course; Basic definitions of bioethics, current theoretical knowledge and ethical issues, and ethical information regarding the tests of biomedical devices are explained.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to Biomedical Ethics
2^nd Week	History of Biomedical Ethics
3^rd Week	Regulatory Issues
4^th Week	Research Misconduct
5^th Week	The Protection of Human Subjects
6^th Week	The Welfare of Laboratory Animals
7^th Week	Conflicts of Interest
8^th Week	Data Management Practices
9^th Week	Mentor and Trainee Responsibilities
10^th Week	Collaborative Research
11^th Week	Authorship and Publication
12^th Week	Peer Review
13^th Week	Project presentation
14^th Week	Project presentation

Recommended or Required Reading

Internet and library files

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Presentation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	50
Assignment	4	50
Total(%)		100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		0
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 Load			299
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			9.96
ECTS Credit of the Course			10

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
K1
K2
K3				X
K4
K5			X
K6				X
K7				X
K8			X