MATHEMATICAL PHYSIOLOGY

BENG215

Course Code: BENG215
Semester: Fourth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice: 3 + 1
ECTS: 4

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

Fourth Term (Spring)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

know the mechanisms of matter and energy transfer in biological systems and can make calculations of human energy requirement.
know the mathematical background of the origin of resting potential in the cell.
explain the emergence mechanism of action potential
explain how electrical signals within the body can be measured outside the body.
know the mathematics of the origin of ECG.
can examine the operation of the circulatory system in terms of mathematical explanation.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Yes(MATH152 BENG223)

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

In this course; system approach, matter and energy transport ways in the living system, biophysical phenomena in the cells and action potential, electrical propagation in the living tissues, mathematical explanation of Electrocardiogram, introduction the system physiology, mathematical methods to in system physiology (for the case of the circulatory system) topics are handled.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Blood Physiology Analysis
2^nd Week	Systematic Overview of Living
3^rd Week	Introductıon To Cardiovascular System
4^th Week	Electrical Conduction Analysis in Heart
5^th Week	Introduction To Cardiovascular Dynamics
6^th Week	Hemodynamic System Analysis
7^th Week	Mathematical Analysis Of Blood Circulation
8^th Week	Midterm Week
9^th Week	Regional Effects In Circulation
10^th Week	Mathematical Analysis Of Respiratory Mechanics
11^th Week	Ventilation And Partial Pressure Factors
12^th Week	Factors Affecting Respiration
13^th Week	Kidney System Physiology
14^th Week	Circulation And Nephron Function

Recommended or Required Reading

Interactive Physiology 10- System Suite. Pearson Education, ISBN-13:9780805361339
Biyomedikal Mühendisliğinin Temelleri, Yayınevi: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, ISBN: 978-605-133-943-6
Biyofizik, Ferit Pehlivan, Pelikan Yayınevi, Ankara, 9. Baskı, 1997

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Presentation
Problem Solving
Questions/Answers
Report Preparation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	25
Quiz	1	10
Practice	1	20
Project	1	10
Total(%)		65
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		65
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		35
Total(%)		100

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5	LO6
K1	X	X	X	X	X	X
K2	X	X	X	X	X	X
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11