Information Package

Master's of Biomedical Engineering without Thesis

BME502

ADVANCED MATHEMATICAL PHYSIOLOGY

Course Code
BME502
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Have knowledge about the cell physiology.
  2. Have knowledge about the physiology of the system.
  3. Gain knowledge of electrical events that occur through nerve cell membrane.
  4. Gain knowledge of electrical events that occur through muscle cell membrane.
  5. Learn calculations of the respiratory system.
  6. Learn calculations of the urinary system.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionBehaviour of excitable tissue - Electrical characteristics, mechanical characteristics of muscles; Kidney / Dialysis; RBC Membrane Proteins, Haemoglobin - types and separation, Electrophoresis, ELISA; Spirometry and lung physiology; Characteristics of the cardiovascular system; Energy Expenditure and Energy Balance.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Behavior of excitable tissue
2nd Week ion transport through the cell membrane
3rd Week The mechanical properties of muscles
4th Week The electrical properties of muscles
5th Week Cardiovascular system: energy expenditure
6th Week Cardiovascular system, energy balances
7th Week Electrophoresis and related diagnostic methods
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Calculations related to the respiratory system
10th Week Spirometry and respiratory function tests
11th Week The kidneys and excretory system
12th Week Dialysis and related calculations
13th Week Blood cells and membrane proteins
14th Week Current literature
Recommended or Required ReadingMathematical Physiology/Human Physiology/VANDER
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Quiz 1 10
Project 1 20
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
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 1 12 12
Project 1 24 24
Total Work Load287
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.56
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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