Course Detail
Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL FLUID MECHANICS | BME3216937 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Hakan Osman ÇALDAĞ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Hakan Osman ÇALDAĞ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | |
| Course Content | This course contains; Continuum, Fluid Properties, Hydrostatics,Bernoulli Equation, Energy Grade Line,Control Volumes, Mass Conservation,Momentum Conservation,Viscous Flow, Laminar Pipe Flow,Dimensional Analysis, Similarity,Friction Factor, Pipe Networks,Cardiovascular System, Rheology, Pulsatile Flow,Arterial Bifurcations, Elastic & Collapsible Tubes,Pathological Flows (Stenosis, Aneurysms, Valves),Low Reynolds Number, Stokes Drag,Swimming Microorganisms,Transport Phenomena, Microfluidics,Biomedical Applications. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Apply the integral forms of conservation laws (mass, momentum, and energy) to solve problems involving biological fluid flows and hydrostatic systems. | 12, 9 | A, E |
| Analyze internal viscous flows and piping networks using the Bernoulli equation, friction factors, and dimensional analysis. | 12, 9 | A, E |
| Evaluate the impact of non-Newtonian blood properties and pulsatile flow dynamics on arterial hemodynamics. | 12, 9 | A, E |
| Analyze the mechanics of flow in compliant vessels, specifically relating wave propagation in elastic arteries to flow limitation in collapsible tubes. | 12, 9 | A, E |
| Evaluate the hemodynamic consequences of pathological vessel geometries (e.g., aneurysms, stenoses) and heart valves on pressure drops and shear stress distributions. | 12, 9 | A, E |
| Apply the concepts of Resistive Force Theory to simple microswimmer models to estimate drag and propulsion. | 12, 9 | A, E |
| Explain fundamental transport mechanisms—diffusion and advection—and their roles in microfluidic systems. | 12, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 12: Problem Solving Method, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continuum, Fluid Properties, Hydrostatics | |
| 2 | Bernoulli Equation, Energy Grade Line | |
| 3 | Control Volumes, Mass Conservation | |
| 4 | Momentum Conservation | |
| 5 | Viscous Flow, Laminar Pipe Flow | |
| 6 | Dimensional Analysis, Similarity | |
| 7 | Friction Factor, Pipe Networks | |
| 8 | Cardiovascular System, Rheology, Pulsatile Flow | |
| 9 | Arterial Bifurcations, Elastic & Collapsible Tubes | |
| 10 | Pathological Flows (Stenosis, Aneurysms, Valves) | |
| 11 | Low Reynolds Number, Stokes Drag | |
| 12 | Swimming Microorganisms | |
| 13 | Transport Phenomena, Microfluidics | |
| 14 | Biomedical Applications |
| Resources |
| White, F. M. Fluid Mechanics. 9th ed. New York: McGraw‑Hill Education, 2021. Ku, D. N. “Blood Flow in Arteries.” Annual Review of Fluid Mechanics 29 (1997): 399–434. doi:10.1146/annurev.fluid.29.1.399 Pedley, T. J. The Fluid Mechanics of Large Blood Vessels. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1980. Lauga, E. The Fluid Dynamics of Cell Motility. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2020. Happel, J., and H. Brenner. Low Reynolds Number Hydrodynamics. The Hague: Martinus Nijhoff, 1983. |
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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
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 | 5 | 15 | 75 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 25 | 25 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 45 | 45 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 187 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(187/30) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL FLUID MECHANICS | BME3216937 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Hakan Osman ÇALDAĞ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Hakan Osman ÇALDAĞ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | |
| Course Content | This course contains; Continuum, Fluid Properties, Hydrostatics,Bernoulli Equation, Energy Grade Line,Control Volumes, Mass Conservation,Momentum Conservation,Viscous Flow, Laminar Pipe Flow,Dimensional Analysis, Similarity,Friction Factor, Pipe Networks,Cardiovascular System, Rheology, Pulsatile Flow,Arterial Bifurcations, Elastic & Collapsible Tubes,Pathological Flows (Stenosis, Aneurysms, Valves),Low Reynolds Number, Stokes Drag,Swimming Microorganisms,Transport Phenomena, Microfluidics,Biomedical Applications. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Apply the integral forms of conservation laws (mass, momentum, and energy) to solve problems involving biological fluid flows and hydrostatic systems. | 12, 9 | A, E |
| Analyze internal viscous flows and piping networks using the Bernoulli equation, friction factors, and dimensional analysis. | 12, 9 | A, E |
| Evaluate the impact of non-Newtonian blood properties and pulsatile flow dynamics on arterial hemodynamics. | 12, 9 | A, E |
| Analyze the mechanics of flow in compliant vessels, specifically relating wave propagation in elastic arteries to flow limitation in collapsible tubes. | 12, 9 | A, E |
| Evaluate the hemodynamic consequences of pathological vessel geometries (e.g., aneurysms, stenoses) and heart valves on pressure drops and shear stress distributions. | 12, 9 | A, E |
| Apply the concepts of Resistive Force Theory to simple microswimmer models to estimate drag and propulsion. | 12, 9 | A, E |
| Explain fundamental transport mechanisms—diffusion and advection—and their roles in microfluidic systems. | 12, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 12: Problem Solving Method, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continuum, Fluid Properties, Hydrostatics | |
| 2 | Bernoulli Equation, Energy Grade Line | |
| 3 | Control Volumes, Mass Conservation | |
| 4 | Momentum Conservation | |
| 5 | Viscous Flow, Laminar Pipe Flow | |
| 6 | Dimensional Analysis, Similarity | |
| 7 | Friction Factor, Pipe Networks | |
| 8 | Cardiovascular System, Rheology, Pulsatile Flow | |
| 9 | Arterial Bifurcations, Elastic & Collapsible Tubes | |
| 10 | Pathological Flows (Stenosis, Aneurysms, Valves) | |
| 11 | Low Reynolds Number, Stokes Drag | |
| 12 | Swimming Microorganisms | |
| 13 | Transport Phenomena, Microfluidics | |
| 14 | Biomedical Applications |
| Resources |
| White, F. M. Fluid Mechanics. 9th ed. New York: McGraw‑Hill Education, 2021. Ku, D. N. “Blood Flow in Arteries.” Annual Review of Fluid Mechanics 29 (1997): 399–434. doi:10.1146/annurev.fluid.29.1.399 Pedley, T. J. The Fluid Mechanics of Large Blood Vessels. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1980. Lauga, E. The Fluid Dynamics of Cell Motility. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2020. Happel, J., and H. Brenner. Low Reynolds Number Hydrodynamics. The Hague: Martinus Nijhoff, 1983. |
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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 30 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 70 | |
| Total | 100 | |