This course aims at introducing neuroscience, one of the most popular research areas to engineering students and let students use their engineering knowledge in this field.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to Engineering in Neuroscience,Neurons and action potentials,Brain and its structure,Brain oscillations and their meaning
,Neuroimaging Methods: Electroencephalography
,Explanation of Assignments,Brain-computer interfaces,Other neuroimaging methods,Dealing with artifacts ,Brain Stimulation Methods (TACS, TDCS, TMS)
,Designing a Research Experiment
,Presentations of Assignment #2 (1st week)
,Presentations of Assignment #2 (2nd week),Presentations of Assignment #2 (3rd week).
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Students who complete this course successfully:
1- Learn main concepts in neuroscience and physical structure of brain in general.
2- Know about brain's electrical activity (Electroencephalogram: EEG).
3- Learn working principles of several brain-computer interfaces.
4- Become familiar with various neuroimaging and neurostimulation methods.
5- Examine the effects of artifacts on EEG and learn how these effects can be removed.
6- Acquire skills on reviewing and presenting research papers on neuroscience
7- Apply signal processing methods on neuroimaging data using software
Teaching Methods:
Assessment Methods:
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to Engineering in Neuroscience
Read the Syllabus
2
Neurons and action potentials
Read the lecture slides
3
Brain and its structure
Read the lecture slides
4
Brain oscillations and their meaning
Read the lecture slides
5
Neuroimaging Methods: Electroencephalography
Read the lecture slides
6
Explanation of Assignments
Find a proper software
7
Brain-computer interfaces
Read the lecture slides
8
Other neuroimaging methods
Read the lecture slides
9
Dealing with artifacts
Read the lecture slides
10
Brain Stimulation Methods (TACS, TDCS, TMS)
Read the lecture slides
11
Designing a Research Experiment
Read the lecture slides
12
Presentations of Assignment #2 (1st week)
Upload your presentation file
13
Presentations of Assignment #2 (2nd week)
14
Presentations of Assignment #2 (3rd week)
Resources
According to the related topics different references will be used.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
X
2
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
X
3
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
X
4
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
X
5
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
X
6
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
X
7
An ability to communicate effectively
X
8
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
X
9
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
X
9
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
X
10
A knowledge of contemporary issues
X
11
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
X
12
Capability to apply and decide on engineering principals while understanding and rehabilitating the human body
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
30
Rate of Final Exam to Success
70
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
1
30
30
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
30
30
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
25
25
General Exam
1
45
45
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
172
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(172/30)
6
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
ENGINEERING in NEUROSCIENCE
BME4215535
Spring Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Cuma 14:30-15:15
Cuma 15:30-16:15
Cuma 16:30-17:15
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Zafer İŞCAN
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Zafer İŞCAN
Assistant(s)
Aim
This course aims at introducing neuroscience, one of the most popular research areas to engineering students and let students use their engineering knowledge in this field.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to Engineering in Neuroscience,Neurons and action potentials,Brain and its structure,Brain oscillations and their meaning
,Neuroimaging Methods: Electroencephalography
,Explanation of Assignments,Brain-computer interfaces,Other neuroimaging methods,Dealing with artifacts ,Brain Stimulation Methods (TACS, TDCS, TMS)
,Designing a Research Experiment
,Presentations of Assignment #2 (1st week)
,Presentations of Assignment #2 (2nd week),Presentations of Assignment #2 (3rd week).
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Students who complete this course successfully:
1- Learn main concepts in neuroscience and physical structure of brain in general.
2- Know about brain's electrical activity (Electroencephalogram: EEG).
3- Learn working principles of several brain-computer interfaces.
4- Become familiar with various neuroimaging and neurostimulation methods.
5- Examine the effects of artifacts on EEG and learn how these effects can be removed.
6- Acquire skills on reviewing and presenting research papers on neuroscience
7- Apply signal processing methods on neuroimaging data using software
Teaching Methods:
Assessment Methods:
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to Engineering in Neuroscience
Read the Syllabus
2
Neurons and action potentials
Read the lecture slides
3
Brain and its structure
Read the lecture slides
4
Brain oscillations and their meaning
Read the lecture slides
5
Neuroimaging Methods: Electroencephalography
Read the lecture slides
6
Explanation of Assignments
Find a proper software
7
Brain-computer interfaces
Read the lecture slides
8
Other neuroimaging methods
Read the lecture slides
9
Dealing with artifacts
Read the lecture slides
10
Brain Stimulation Methods (TACS, TDCS, TMS)
Read the lecture slides
11
Designing a Research Experiment
Read the lecture slides
12
Presentations of Assignment #2 (1st week)
Upload your presentation file
13
Presentations of Assignment #2 (2nd week)
14
Presentations of Assignment #2 (3rd week)
Resources
According to the related topics different references will be used.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
X
2
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
X
3
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
X
4
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
X
5
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
X
6
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
X
7
An ability to communicate effectively
X
8
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
X
9
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
X
9
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
X
10
A knowledge of contemporary issues
X
11
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
X
12
Capability to apply and decide on engineering principals while understanding and rehabilitating the human body
