Information Package

Master's of Biomedical Engineering without Thesis

BME504

CELL PHYSIOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS

Course Code
BME504
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. Learn about metabolism and energy cycles.
  2. Become familiar with the convection cell membranes and cytoplasm.
  3. Learn about biochemical signaling between cells.
  4. Learn about sensor systems of the body.
  5. Learn about hormones, receptors and synaptic transmission.
  6. Learn about the energy shifts of ion pumps.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionMetabolism and energy cycles; Transport across cell membranes and cytoplasm; Cell to cell biochemical signaling: hormones, receptors and synaptic transmission; Energetics of ion pumps. Resting membrane potential; Nernst potential; Selective permeability and Action potentials: ionic basis, properties of generation and conduction.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Metabolism
3rd Week Energy Cycles
4th Week Cell Membrane Transport
5th Week Biochemical Signaling Between Cells
6th Week Hormones
7th Week Receptors
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Synaptic Transmission
10th Week Ion Pumps
11th Week Energetics Of Ion Pumps
12th Week Hormonal Control
13th Week Measurement Of Membrane Potential
14th Week Microliquid Methods
Recommended or Required ReadingHuman Physiology/VANDER
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Quiz 3 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 3 12 36
Individual or group work 1 3 3
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 11 11
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 96 96
Homework 2 12 24
Presentation (including preperation)
Project 1 18 18
Thesis Research
Total Work Load314
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.46
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X X
K4 X
K5 X X X X
K6 X
K7 X X X
K8 X