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CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
BIOMECHANIC V-Fall Semester3+245
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course Coordinator
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)Lect. Ali DEMİRCAN
AimTo explain the tissue mechanics and its effect on the orthotics-prosthetıcs devices.
Course ContentThis course contains; Tissue Mechanics,Study of the mechanical characteristics of bone, skin, ligaments, cartilage and muscles.,Patient/device interface forces,Spinal Biomechanics,Cervical orthosis patient/device interface forces,Normal activities/effect of orthoses,Upper Limb Biomechanics,Grasp patterns,Grasp forces,,Augmentation of deficient hand function,,Prosthetic socket biomechanics,,Orthosis biomechanics,Application of external power,,Myoelectric control of external power.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1.Will be able to explain the tissue mechanics.10, 37, 9A
1.1.Describe the characteristic of bone-muscle-tendon10, 37, 9A
1.2.Explain linear movements.10, 37, 9A
1.3.Know the patient/device interface forces10, 37, 9A
2.1.Explain the cervical orthosis patient/device interface forces10, 37, 9A
2.2Interpret the normal activities/effect of orthoses10, 37, 9A
2.3.Explain the upper Limb Biomechanics10, 37, 9A
3.Will be able to discuss the augmentation of deficient hand function.10, 37, 9A
3.1.Explain the upper limb prosthetic socket biomechanics10, 37, 9A
3.2.Interpret the upper limb orthosis biomechanics10, 37, 9A
4.Will be able to explain features external powers.10, 37, 9A
4.1.Discuss the myoelectric control of external power10, 37, 9A
4.2.İnterpret application of external forces10, 37, 9A
2. Will be able to describe the spinal biomechanics10, 37, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Tissue MechanicsChapter 5 of the 1. source
2Study of the mechanical characteristics of bone, skin, ligaments, cartilage and muscles.Chapter 5 of the 1. source
3Patient/device interface forcesChapter 5 of the 1. source
4Spinal BiomechanicsChapter 9 of the 1. source
5Cervical orthosis patient/device interface forcesSection 2 of the 2. source
6Normal activities/effect of orthosesSection 1 of the 2. source
7Upper Limb BiomechanicsChapter 7 of the 1. source
8Grasp patternsChapter 7 of the 1. source
9Grasp forces,Chapter 7 of the 1. source
10Augmentation of deficient hand function,Chapter 7 of the 1. source
11Prosthetic socket biomechanics,Chapter 14-18 of the 3. source
12Orthosis biomechanicsSection 1 of the 2. source
13Application of external power,Chapter 14-18 of the 3. source
14Myoelectric control of external powerChapter 14-18 of the 3. source
Resources
Course handout
1.Basic Biomechanics,Hall,2010 2.AAOS Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive_Devices Frank Gottschalk, MD, MB, BCh, 2013 3.Fundamentals of amputation care and Prosthetics, Douglas Murphy, 2014

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
PQ-1. Has trustworthy, sufficient and up to date knowledge related with orthotics prosthetics.
X
2
PQ-2. Equipped with the knowledge about design, production and intervention of suitable devices by using assessment methods to people who need artificial limb and/or assistive devices.
X
3
PQ-3. Analyses the issues, using the knowledge and skills based on evidence in orthotics prosthetics considering professional and ethical values; takes part in inter-disciplinary health research.
X
4
PQ-4. Performs interventions on people who need artificial limb and/or assistive devices by using advanced technology and necessary materials to regain function and independence in their daily activities
X
5
PQ-5. Using the knowledge in the field of orthotics prosthetics, by making analysis and synthesis, works independently and within the cooperation of the other healthcare staff, as a member of the team takes responsibility.
X
6
PQ-6. Execution, organizing, presenting the services of the orthotics prosthetics in daily practices and within the scope of planning project, solving problem, manages plans while watching the process and evaluating.
X
7
PQ-7. By adopting such particulars as adaptation to new conditions lifelong learning, developing new ideas, considering importance to quality, evaluates the knowledge sources through a critical approach.
X
8
PQ-8. Evaluates the vocational knowledge by researching on the field of orthotics prosthetics. Adopts positive manner and attitude model and describes learning targets.
X
9
PQ-9. With the conscious of understanding and estimating the multiculturalism with the individuals who have taken orthotics prosthetics service, by making effective contact with other relevant people and colleagues, informs the individual who gets service, records the knowledge systematically by conforming the privacy policy.
X
10
PQ-10. Possesses the competence of English in B1 general level so as to follow English sources in orthotics and prosthetics field.
X
11
PQ-11. Uses the information and communication technologies related with the orthotics prosthetics field by communicating verbal and written ways, expresses himself effectively.
X
12
PQ-12. In the orthotics prosthetics interventions, by looking after the duty, rights and responsibilities, within the cooperation of the related disciplines, acts appropriately to the professional ethical rules and legislation.
X
13
PQ-13. Performs the orthotics and prosthetics interventions under the professional honesty by bearing responsibility and by providing safety in every step.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14684
Guided Problem Solving5945
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam428
General Exam428
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)145
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(145/30)5
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
BIOMECHANIC V-Fall Semester3+245
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course Coordinator
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)Lect. Ali DEMİRCAN
AimTo explain the tissue mechanics and its effect on the orthotics-prosthetıcs devices.
Course ContentThis course contains; Tissue Mechanics,Study of the mechanical characteristics of bone, skin, ligaments, cartilage and muscles.,Patient/device interface forces,Spinal Biomechanics,Cervical orthosis patient/device interface forces,Normal activities/effect of orthoses,Upper Limb Biomechanics,Grasp patterns,Grasp forces,,Augmentation of deficient hand function,,Prosthetic socket biomechanics,,Orthosis biomechanics,Application of external power,,Myoelectric control of external power.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1.Will be able to explain the tissue mechanics.10, 37, 9A
1.1.Describe the characteristic of bone-muscle-tendon10, 37, 9A
1.2.Explain linear movements.10, 37, 9A
1.3.Know the patient/device interface forces10, 37, 9A
2.1.Explain the cervical orthosis patient/device interface forces10, 37, 9A
2.2Interpret the normal activities/effect of orthoses10, 37, 9A
2.3.Explain the upper Limb Biomechanics10, 37, 9A
3.Will be able to discuss the augmentation of deficient hand function.10, 37, 9A
3.1.Explain the upper limb prosthetic socket biomechanics10, 37, 9A
3.2.Interpret the upper limb orthosis biomechanics10, 37, 9A
4.Will be able to explain features external powers.10, 37, 9A
4.1.Discuss the myoelectric control of external power10, 37, 9A
4.2.İnterpret application of external forces10, 37, 9A
2. Will be able to describe the spinal biomechanics10, 37, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Tissue MechanicsChapter 5 of the 1. source
2Study of the mechanical characteristics of bone, skin, ligaments, cartilage and muscles.Chapter 5 of the 1. source
3Patient/device interface forcesChapter 5 of the 1. source
4Spinal BiomechanicsChapter 9 of the 1. source
5Cervical orthosis patient/device interface forcesSection 2 of the 2. source
6Normal activities/effect of orthosesSection 1 of the 2. source
7Upper Limb BiomechanicsChapter 7 of the 1. source
8Grasp patternsChapter 7 of the 1. source
9Grasp forces,Chapter 7 of the 1. source
10Augmentation of deficient hand function,Chapter 7 of the 1. source
11Prosthetic socket biomechanics,Chapter 14-18 of the 3. source
12Orthosis biomechanicsSection 1 of the 2. source
13Application of external power,Chapter 14-18 of the 3. source
14Myoelectric control of external powerChapter 14-18 of the 3. source
Resources
Course handout
1.Basic Biomechanics,Hall,2010 2.AAOS Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive_Devices Frank Gottschalk, MD, MB, BCh, 2013 3.Fundamentals of amputation care and Prosthetics, Douglas Murphy, 2014

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
PQ-1. Has trustworthy, sufficient and up to date knowledge related with orthotics prosthetics.
X
2
PQ-2. Equipped with the knowledge about design, production and intervention of suitable devices by using assessment methods to people who need artificial limb and/or assistive devices.
X
3
PQ-3. Analyses the issues, using the knowledge and skills based on evidence in orthotics prosthetics considering professional and ethical values; takes part in inter-disciplinary health research.
X
4
PQ-4. Performs interventions on people who need artificial limb and/or assistive devices by using advanced technology and necessary materials to regain function and independence in their daily activities
X
5
PQ-5. Using the knowledge in the field of orthotics prosthetics, by making analysis and synthesis, works independently and within the cooperation of the other healthcare staff, as a member of the team takes responsibility.
X
6
PQ-6. Execution, organizing, presenting the services of the orthotics prosthetics in daily practices and within the scope of planning project, solving problem, manages plans while watching the process and evaluating.
X
7
PQ-7. By adopting such particulars as adaptation to new conditions lifelong learning, developing new ideas, considering importance to quality, evaluates the knowledge sources through a critical approach.
X
8
PQ-8. Evaluates the vocational knowledge by researching on the field of orthotics prosthetics. Adopts positive manner and attitude model and describes learning targets.
X
9
PQ-9. With the conscious of understanding and estimating the multiculturalism with the individuals who have taken orthotics prosthetics service, by making effective contact with other relevant people and colleagues, informs the individual who gets service, records the knowledge systematically by conforming the privacy policy.
X
10
PQ-10. Possesses the competence of English in B1 general level so as to follow English sources in orthotics and prosthetics field.
X
11
PQ-11. Uses the information and communication technologies related with the orthotics prosthetics field by communicating verbal and written ways, expresses himself effectively.
X
12
PQ-12. In the orthotics prosthetics interventions, by looking after the duty, rights and responsibilities, within the cooperation of the related disciplines, acts appropriately to the professional ethical rules and legislation.
X
13
PQ-13. Performs the orthotics and prosthetics interventions under the professional honesty by bearing responsibility and by providing safety in every step.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

Numerical Data

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