Information Package

Master's of Biomedical Engineering with Thesis

BME512

ARTIFICAL ORGANS

Course Code
BME512
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 to learn about the heart and artificial heart support.
  2. Learn the differences between short, medium and long-term heart pumps.
  3. Learn about respiratory system and compare the oxygenator.
  4. Gain knowledge about the methods of reducing the body's response to artificial organs.
  5. Grasp the differences between the urinary system and dialysis.
  6. Learn about biomaterials used in artificial blood vessels.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionHemodialyzer; blood substitutes, bioartificial liver, intra-aortic balloon pump, cardiac assist devices, oxygenator (artificial lung), vascular prosthesis (artificial blood vessel)
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Hemodialysis
2nd Week Hemoperfusion
3rd Week Blood Compatibility
4th Week Blood Compatible Coatings
5th Week Oxygenator
6th Week Intravascular Oxygenation
7th Week Artificial Blood
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Bioartificial Liver
10th Week Left Ventricular Assist Device
11th Week Artificial Heart
12th Week Heart-Lung Machine
13th Week Artificial Blood Vessels
14th Week Current Literature
Recommended or Required ReadingArtificial Organs/Miller
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 10
Quiz 2 10
Project 1 20
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 84 84
Preparation for Quiz 2 12 24
Individual or group work 2 3 6
Preparation for Final exam 1 24 24
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 72 72
Homework 2 16 32
Total Work Load299
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.96
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
K1 X
K2 X X X
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X X X
K7 X
K8 X