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CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
BIOMECHANIC V-Fall Semester3+034
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorLect. Yağmur ALTUN
Name of Lecturer(s)Lect. Yağmur ALTUN
Assistant(s)
AimThe aim of the course is to evaluate the upper extremity prostheses in terms of biomechanics.
Course ContentThis course contains; Tissue mechanic,Examination of bone, skin, ligament, cartilage and muscle mechanical properties,Upper Extremity Biomechanics,Basic Biomechanical Principles of Upper Extremity Prosthetics,Shoulder Disarticulation and Forequarter Prosthesis Biomechanics,Transhumeral Prosthetic Biomechanics,Transradial Prosthetic Biomechanics,Wrist Disarticulation Prosthetic Biomechanics,Case Study,Prosthetic Socket Biomechanics,Application of External Forces,Biomechanical Evaluation of Upper Extremity Prosthetics,Myoelectric Control of External Power,Case study.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Defines the bone - muscle - tendon properties10, 37, 9A
Explains tissue mechanics10, 37, 9A
Explain upper extremity biomechanics10, 37, 9A
Explain the structure of external power10, 37, 9A
Discusses the myoelectric control of external power10, 37, 9A
Explain upper extremity prosthetic socket 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 mechanicSource 1 Chapter 5
2Examination of bone, skin, ligament, cartilage and muscle mechanical propertiesSource 1 Chapter 9
3Upper Extremity BiomechanicsSource 1 Chapter 7
4Basic Biomechanical Principles of Upper Extremity ProstheticsSource 2 Chapter 32
5Shoulder Disarticulation and Forequarter Prosthesis BiomechanicsSource 3 Chapter 11, Source 2 Chapter 32
6Transhumeral Prosthetic BiomechanicsSource 3 Chapter 11, Source 2 Chapter 32
7Transradial Prosthetic BiomechanicsSource 3 Chapter 11, Source 2 Chapter 32
8Wrist Disarticulation Prosthetic BiomechanicsSource 3 Chapter 11, Source 2 Chapter 32
9Case Study
10Prosthetic Socket BiomechanicsSource 4 Chapter 14,18
11Application of External ForcesSource 4 Chapter 14-18
12Biomechanical Evaluation of Upper Extremity ProstheticsSource 4 Chapter 14,18
13Myoelectric Control of External PowerSource 4 Chapter 14-18
14Case study
Resources
Lecture grade will be given
1)Hall S. Basic Biomechanics. Mc Graw Hill, 2012. 2)Lusardi MM, Nielsen CC, Orthotics and Prosthtetics in Rehabilitation (Second Edition), 2007. 3)Şener G, Erbahçeci F, Protezler, Pelikan Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2015. 4)Murphy D, Fundamentals of amputation care and Prosthetics, 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 Hours14342
Guided Problem Solving14342
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam11212
General Exam11212
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)108
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(108/30)4
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+034
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorLect. Yağmur ALTUN
Name of Lecturer(s)Lect. Yağmur ALTUN
Assistant(s)
AimThe aim of the course is to evaluate the upper extremity prostheses in terms of biomechanics.
Course ContentThis course contains; Tissue mechanic,Examination of bone, skin, ligament, cartilage and muscle mechanical properties,Upper Extremity Biomechanics,Basic Biomechanical Principles of Upper Extremity Prosthetics,Shoulder Disarticulation and Forequarter Prosthesis Biomechanics,Transhumeral Prosthetic Biomechanics,Transradial Prosthetic Biomechanics,Wrist Disarticulation Prosthetic Biomechanics,Case Study,Prosthetic Socket Biomechanics,Application of External Forces,Biomechanical Evaluation of Upper Extremity Prosthetics,Myoelectric Control of External Power,Case study.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Defines the bone - muscle - tendon properties10, 37, 9A
Explains tissue mechanics10, 37, 9A
Explain upper extremity biomechanics10, 37, 9A
Explain the structure of external power10, 37, 9A
Discusses the myoelectric control of external power10, 37, 9A
Explain upper extremity prosthetic socket 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 mechanicSource 1 Chapter 5
2Examination of bone, skin, ligament, cartilage and muscle mechanical propertiesSource 1 Chapter 9
3Upper Extremity BiomechanicsSource 1 Chapter 7
4Basic Biomechanical Principles of Upper Extremity ProstheticsSource 2 Chapter 32
5Shoulder Disarticulation and Forequarter Prosthesis BiomechanicsSource 3 Chapter 11, Source 2 Chapter 32
6Transhumeral Prosthetic BiomechanicsSource 3 Chapter 11, Source 2 Chapter 32
7Transradial Prosthetic BiomechanicsSource 3 Chapter 11, Source 2 Chapter 32
8Wrist Disarticulation Prosthetic BiomechanicsSource 3 Chapter 11, Source 2 Chapter 32
9Case Study
10Prosthetic Socket BiomechanicsSource 4 Chapter 14,18
11Application of External ForcesSource 4 Chapter 14-18
12Biomechanical Evaluation of Upper Extremity ProstheticsSource 4 Chapter 14,18
13Myoelectric Control of External PowerSource 4 Chapter 14-18
14Case study
Resources
Lecture grade will be given
1)Hall S. Basic Biomechanics. Mc Graw Hill, 2012. 2)Lusardi MM, Nielsen CC, Orthotics and Prosthtetics in Rehabilitation (Second Edition), 2007. 3)Şener G, Erbahçeci F, Protezler, Pelikan Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2015. 4)Murphy D, Fundamentals of amputation care and Prosthetics, 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

Student Success

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