GRADUATE SCHOOL
M.SC. in Bioengineering (With Thesis)
BEN 518 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Biophysics and Application of Biophysics
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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BEN 518
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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7.5
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Elective
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Course Level |
Second Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
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Course Lecturer(s) | - | |||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to explain the mechanism of biological systems using physical methods and techniques. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | The course covers biological structures, application areas of biophysics, different methods and techniques in biophysics and transport phenomena. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses |
X
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Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Introduction to Biophysics | Biophysics An Introduction, R.M.J. Cotterill, John Wiley&Sons Ltd. (2002), Ch1 |
2 | Chemical Binding | Biophysics An Introduction, R.M.J. Cotterill, John Wiley&Sons Ltd. (2002), Ch2 and Ch3 |
3 | Rates of reaction | Biophysics An Introduction, R.M.J. Cotterill, John Wiley&Sons Ltd. (2002), Ch 4 |
4 | Transport process | Biophysics An Introduction, R.M.J. Cotterill, John Wiley&Sons Ltd. (2002), Ch3 and Ch 5 |
5 | Biological systems | Biophysics, Roland Glaser, Springer (2005), Ch 2 |
6 | Physical factors | Biophysics, Roland Glaser, Springer (2005), Ch 4 |
7 | Midterm exam | |
8 | The kinetics of biological systems | Biophysics, Roland Glaser, Springer (2005), Ch 5 |
9 | Biological polymers | Biophysics An Introduction, R.M.J. Cotterill, John Wiley&Sons Ltd. (2002), Ch 7 |
10 | Biological membranes | Biophysics An Introduction, R.M.J. Cotterill, John Wiley&Sons Ltd. (2002), Ch 8 |
11 | Control of movement and biomechanics | Biophysics An Introduction, R.M.J. Cotterill, John Wiley&Sons Ltd. (2002), Ch 14 |
12 | Different techniques and methods | Biophysics An Introduction, R.M.J. Cotterill, John Wiley&Sons Ltd. (2002), Ch 6 |
13 | Midterm exam | |
14 | Applications of biophysics | Biomedical Applications of Biophysics, Thomas Jue (ed), (2010) Springer |
15 | Applications of biophysics | Biomedical Applications of Biophysics, Thomas Jue (ed), (2010) Springer Ch 4, Ch 6, Ch 7, Ch 8 |
16 | Final exam preparation |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Biophysics An Introduction, R.M.J. Cotterill, John Wiley&Sons Ltd. (2002) West Sussex ISBN 0-471-48537-3Biophysics, Roland Glaser, Springer (2005), Berlin ISBN 978-3-662-04494-0 Biomedical Applications of Biophysics, Thomas Jue (ed), (2010) Springer ISBN 978-1-60327-233-9 |
Suggested Readings/Materials |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
1
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10
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Presentation / Jury | ||
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
2
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50
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Final Exam |
1
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40
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
3
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60
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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Study Hours Out of Class |
16
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5
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80
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
1
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25
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25
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Presentation / Jury |
0
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Project |
0
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
2
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21
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42
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Final Exam |
1
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30
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30
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Total |
225
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To be able to have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Life Sciences and Bioengineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve Bioengineering problems. |
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2 | To be able to use scientific methods to complete and apply information from uncertain, limited or incomplete data; to be able to combine and use information from related disciplines. |
X | ||||
3 | To be able to design and apply theoretical, experimental and model-based research; to be able to solve complex problems in such processes. |
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4 | Being able to utilize Natural Sciences and Bioengineering principles to design systems, devices and processes. |
X | ||||
5 | To be able to follow and apply new developments and technologies in the field of Bioengineering. |
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6 | To be able to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within the discipline of Bioengineering; to be able to exhibit individual work. |
X | ||||
7 | To be able to have the knowledge about the social, environmental, health, security and law implications of Bioengineering applications, to be able to have the knowledge to manage projects and business applications, and to be able to be aware of their limitations in professional life. |
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8 | To be able to have the social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of collection, interpretation, dissemination and application of data related to the field of Bioengineering. |
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9 | To be able to prepare an original thesis/term project in accordance with the criteria related to the field of Bioengineering. |
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10 | To be able to follow information about Bioengineering in a foreign language and to be able to participate in discussions in academic environments. |
X | ||||
11 | To be able to improve the acquired knowledge, skills and qualifications for social and universal purposes regarding the studied area. |
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12 | To be able to recognize regional and global issues/problems, and to be able to develop solutions based on research and scientific evidence related to Bioengineering. |
X |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest