INTRODUCTION TO BIOMECHANICAL

ME476

Course Code: ME476
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Can use the abilities gained from the courses like Statics, Fluid Mechanics, Strength of the Materials for understanding the behaviors of the living systems
Analyze and interpret human physiology and body movement with a biomechanical approach
Analyze the state of equilibrium/motion of a human body or parts
An ability to function on multidisciplinary subjects

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

To make the students familiar with the main measurement and modelling methods for characterization of the musculuskeletal system, based on basic mechanical physics concepts and rigid body assumption. Increases the health science major's understanding of human movement and provides the foundation for critical analysis of physical activity and exercise. The approach includes the use of both quantitative and qualitative problems and applications that are designed to illustrate biomechanical principles.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	1st Week Introduction
2^nd Week	2nd Week Human anatomy , Musculoskeletal system
3^rd Week	3rd Week Mechanical principles of Biomechanics, Newton's rules, Statics and dynamics
4^th Week	4th Week Biomechanic models
5^th Week	5th Week Forces on the body, Postur, movement and stability of Human, gait analysis
6^th Week	6th Week Strength of materials in Biomechanics, Elasticity, Tissue mechanics
7^th Week	7th Week Bone and joint mechanics
8^th Week	8th Week Midterm Exam
9^th Week	9th Week Dental Biomechanics
10^th Week	10th Week Viscoelasticity
11^th Week	11th Week Fluid mechanics, Flows, Biomechanics examples
12^th Week	12th Week Sound and vibrations, Hearing and speaking
13^th Week	13th Week Biomechanics in nature, Biomechanics design
14^th Week	14th Week Biomaterials and bioengineering

Recommended or Required Reading

Bell, F., 1998, Principles of mechanics and biomechanics, Stanley Thornes Ltd., Cheltenham.
Nigg, B.M., Cloth, W.H., 1999, Biomechanics of the Musculo-Skeletal System, 2nd Edition, (Editors), John Wiley & Son
Fung, Y.C., 1993, Biomechanics: Mechanical Properties of Living Tissues, Springer.
Özkaya, N., 1999, Fundamentals of Biomechanics: Equilibrium, Motion, and Deformation, Margareta Nordin

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Problem Solving
Project

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	30
Assignment	1	10
Quiz	1	15
Attendance	1	5
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	2	2
Preparation for Quiz	14	1	14
Individual or group work	14	2	28
Preparation for Final exam	14	1	14
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	7	1	7
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework	2	1	2
Project	1	30	30
Quiz	4	0.5	2
Total Work Load			143
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4.76
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
K1	X	X	X	X
K2	X	X	X	X
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