Information Package

Master's of Biomedical Engineering with Thesis

BME529

MEDICAL PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

Course Code
BME529
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. to learn about types of medical devices
  2. to learn medical device criteria
  3. to learn about regulatory issues, agencies
  4. to gain knowledge about related standarts
  5. to learn about funding agencies
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionBiomedical Device Design course provides information about a diverse set of disciplines to achieve a safe and successful product. This course will expose the student to several of these disciplines with the objective of raising the awareness of safety throughout the product development life cycle. Classes will be presented on the objectives of the regulatory process and some of its mechanisms, on (safety) risk management and design controls, on the use of human factors and standards, and on the design of clinical studies .
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to biomedical device design
2nd Week Types of biomedical devices
3rd Week Intracorporeal devices
4th Week Extracorporeal devices
5th Week Implant devices
6th Week International standarts for medical devices
7th Week CE marking for medical devices
8th Week Clinical study design
9th Week Technopolice and technoparks
10th Week Funding agencies and programs
11th Week Regulatory issues for medical devices
12th Week FDA, local and international regulations
13th Week Ethical and legal issues
14th Week Project presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingBiodesign: The Process of Innovating Medical Technologies, Stefanos Zenios, Josh Makower, Paul Yock, Cambridge University Press
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Project 1 30
Total(%) 65
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 65
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 35
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 72 72
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 2 3 6
Preparation for Final exam 1 24 24
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 11 11
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 96 96
Homework
Project 1 48 48
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
K1 X X
K2
K3
K4 X
K5
K6 X
K7 X
K8