Information Package

Master's of Biomedical Engineering with Thesis

BME506

SYSTEM PHYSIOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS

Course Code
BME506
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn about the nervous and muscular system.
  2. Learn about blood and lymph fluid.
  3. Learn about the circulatory system.
  4. Learn about the digestive system.
  5. Learn about the kidneys and excretory system.
  6. Learn about endocrine system.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionNeuromuscular system; Blood and lymph; Circulatory system; Gastro-intestinal system; Kidney and excretory system; Sensory systems- visual, auditory, vestibular; Endocrine- pituitary, adrenal, pancreatic
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Nervous System
3rd Week Muscle System
4th Week Blood
5th Week Lymph
6th Week Circulatory System
7th Week Digestive System
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Kidneys
10th Week Urinary System
11th Week Senses
12th Week Endocrine System
13th Week Hormonal Control
14th Week Microliquid Methods
Recommended or Required ReadingHuman Physiology/VANDER
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
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 2 3 6
Preparation for Final exam
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 12 12
Total Work Load287
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.56
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X X X
K5 X X
K6 X X X X
K7 X X X
K8 X