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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
BIOPHYSICS-Yearly24+0-2
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeCommittee Course
Course Coordinator
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Bahar GÜNTEKİN
Assistant(s)
AimThe main objective of this course is to provide the student with a clear and logical presentation of the concepts and methods of muscular-skeletal biophysics and biophysics of nervous system.
Course ContentThis course contains; The overall structure of the nerve cells of the nerve cell membrane structure ,Action potentials in neurons, signal transduction, neurotransmitter agents and their direct-indirect effects on neurons,Muscle biophysics and its dynamics,Skeletal Muscle, smooth muscle, hearth muscle differences,EMG,Nervous system general organization,Action Potential, Nerst Equation, Goldman Equation,Biophyics of Visual System,Biophyics of Auditory System,Radiation biophysics: Light bilateral (both particle and wave) nature,Electromagnetic Spectrum: cosmic rays, gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet, visible rays, infrared, microwaves and radio waves,CT, X-Ray,MR, fMRI, PET,EEG, Event Related Potentials,EEG, Event Related Oscillations.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
The students will learn the Biophysics of Vision10, 14, 16, 19, 9A
The students will learn the Biophysics of Auditory System10, 14, 16, 19, 9A
5.Will understand Structural and Functional Neuroimaging techniques,MRI, X-Ray,fMRI, PET, MEG and EEG10, 14, 16, 19, 9A
1. In this course, students:1. Will be able to learn the overall structure of the nerve cell, nerve cell membrane structure and properties, ion channels and their types in neurons, formation of action potentials that occur through these ion channels and the EEG recording method.10, 14, 16, 19, 9A
2. Will be able to understand muscle Biophysics and dynamics, skeletal muscle cells structure, molecules that play a role in the sliding filament theory, skeletal muscle cells action potential, communication between muscle cells and neurons, EMG recording method.10, 14, 16, 19, 9A
6. will be able to learn about definition of radiation and its the types, electromagnetic spectrum, the radiation dose units, its the advantages and disadvantages and its use medicine.10, 14, 16, 19, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1 The overall structure of the nerve cells of the nerve cell membrane structure
2Action potentials in neurons, signal transduction, neurotransmitter agents and their direct-indirect effects on neurons
3Muscle biophysics and its dynamics
4Skeletal Muscle, smooth muscle, hearth muscle differences
5EMG
6Nervous system general organization
7Action Potential, Nerst Equation, Goldman Equation
8Biophyics of Visual System
9Biophyics of Auditory System
10Radiation biophysics: Light bilateral (both particle and wave) nature
11Electromagnetic Spectrum: cosmic rays, gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet, visible rays, infrared, microwaves and radio waves
12CT, X-Ray
13MR, fMRI, PET
14EEG, Event Related Potentials
15EEG, Event Related Oscillations
Resources
Biyofizik, Ferit Pehlivan, Hacettepe Taş Kitapevi. Nörobiyofizik, Ferhan Esen-Hamza Esen, Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitapevi, Biopysics Roland Glaser
Power Point slides

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
PQ1: Knows the morphological and functional normal and abnormal structure of human body.
X
2
PQ2: Knows the essential ways of determining the underlying causes of the pathologies with basic scientific approaches and the diagnoses of illnesses and disorders.
X
3
PQ3: Knows the reasons for illnesses, the ways of protection, and the methods of promotion and improvement of public health.
4
PQ4: Knows the methods of advancing his/her knowledge about health and its practice.
X
5
PQ5: Accesses, interprets and applies the advanced interdisciplinary information related to health.
X
6
PQ6: Performs a complete clinical examination of the human body, both morphologically and functionally and defines the problems.
7
PQ7: Interprets examination data for diagnoses, compares with clinical data, and provides solutions.
8
PQ8: Selects and applies appropriate tools for promotion and improvement of individual and public health.
9
PQ9: Plans and conducts an advanced study of health independently.
X
10
PQ10: Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve the problems encountered in the promotion and improvement of individual and public health.
11
PQ11: Takes responsibility for any intervention on the human body for the diagnosis and treatment.
12
PQ12: Determines personal learning requirements and decides and develops a positive lifelong learning attitude.
13
PQ13: Evaluates the information gained in the field of health with a critical approach.
14
PQ14: Informs the patient, the relevant people and institutions, and the public about the health problem and conveys recommendations of solutions in writing and/or verbally.
15
PQ15: Shares their recommendations on promotion and improvement of health with interdisciplinary experts by supporting with data.
16
PQ16: Uses English at least at the General Level of European Language Portfolio B1, follows resources in his/her field and communicates.
17
PQ17: Uses computer software, information, and communication technologies at least at the Advanced Level of European Computer Operating License.
18
PQ18: Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of obtaining, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field of health.
19
PQ19: Develops strategy, policy and implementation plans on health issues and evaluate the results obtained the framework of quality processes.
20
PQ20: Systematically shares his/her works on promoting and improving health with quantitative and qualitative data and interdisciplinary experts.
21
PQ21: Has sufficient awareness on occupational health and safety issues.

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 Hours24124
Guided Problem Solving224
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam248
General Exam144
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan188
Total Workload(Hour)48
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(48/30)2
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
BIOPHYSICS-Yearly24+0-2
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeCommittee Course
Course Coordinator
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Bahar GÜNTEKİN
Assistant(s)
AimThe main objective of this course is to provide the student with a clear and logical presentation of the concepts and methods of muscular-skeletal biophysics and biophysics of nervous system.
Course ContentThis course contains; The overall structure of the nerve cells of the nerve cell membrane structure ,Action potentials in neurons, signal transduction, neurotransmitter agents and their direct-indirect effects on neurons,Muscle biophysics and its dynamics,Skeletal Muscle, smooth muscle, hearth muscle differences,EMG,Nervous system general organization,Action Potential, Nerst Equation, Goldman Equation,Biophyics of Visual System,Biophyics of Auditory System,Radiation biophysics: Light bilateral (both particle and wave) nature,Electromagnetic Spectrum: cosmic rays, gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet, visible rays, infrared, microwaves and radio waves,CT, X-Ray,MR, fMRI, PET,EEG, Event Related Potentials,EEG, Event Related Oscillations.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
The students will learn the Biophysics of Vision10, 14, 16, 19, 9A
The students will learn the Biophysics of Auditory System10, 14, 16, 19, 9A
5.Will understand Structural and Functional Neuroimaging techniques,MRI, X-Ray,fMRI, PET, MEG and EEG10, 14, 16, 19, 9A
1. In this course, students:1. Will be able to learn the overall structure of the nerve cell, nerve cell membrane structure and properties, ion channels and their types in neurons, formation of action potentials that occur through these ion channels and the EEG recording method.10, 14, 16, 19, 9A
2. Will be able to understand muscle Biophysics and dynamics, skeletal muscle cells structure, molecules that play a role in the sliding filament theory, skeletal muscle cells action potential, communication between muscle cells and neurons, EMG recording method.10, 14, 16, 19, 9A
6. will be able to learn about definition of radiation and its the types, electromagnetic spectrum, the radiation dose units, its the advantages and disadvantages and its use medicine.10, 14, 16, 19, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1 The overall structure of the nerve cells of the nerve cell membrane structure
2Action potentials in neurons, signal transduction, neurotransmitter agents and their direct-indirect effects on neurons
3Muscle biophysics and its dynamics
4Skeletal Muscle, smooth muscle, hearth muscle differences
5EMG
6Nervous system general organization
7Action Potential, Nerst Equation, Goldman Equation
8Biophyics of Visual System
9Biophyics of Auditory System
10Radiation biophysics: Light bilateral (both particle and wave) nature
11Electromagnetic Spectrum: cosmic rays, gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet, visible rays, infrared, microwaves and radio waves
12CT, X-Ray
13MR, fMRI, PET
14EEG, Event Related Potentials
15EEG, Event Related Oscillations
Resources
Biyofizik, Ferit Pehlivan, Hacettepe Taş Kitapevi. Nörobiyofizik, Ferhan Esen-Hamza Esen, Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitapevi, Biopysics Roland Glaser
Power Point slides

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
PQ1: Knows the morphological and functional normal and abnormal structure of human body.
X
2
PQ2: Knows the essential ways of determining the underlying causes of the pathologies with basic scientific approaches and the diagnoses of illnesses and disorders.
X
3
PQ3: Knows the reasons for illnesses, the ways of protection, and the methods of promotion and improvement of public health.
4
PQ4: Knows the methods of advancing his/her knowledge about health and its practice.
X
5
PQ5: Accesses, interprets and applies the advanced interdisciplinary information related to health.
X
6
PQ6: Performs a complete clinical examination of the human body, both morphologically and functionally and defines the problems.
7
PQ7: Interprets examination data for diagnoses, compares with clinical data, and provides solutions.
8
PQ8: Selects and applies appropriate tools for promotion and improvement of individual and public health.
9
PQ9: Plans and conducts an advanced study of health independently.
X
10
PQ10: Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve the problems encountered in the promotion and improvement of individual and public health.
11
PQ11: Takes responsibility for any intervention on the human body for the diagnosis and treatment.
12
PQ12: Determines personal learning requirements and decides and develops a positive lifelong learning attitude.
13
PQ13: Evaluates the information gained in the field of health with a critical approach.
14
PQ14: Informs the patient, the relevant people and institutions, and the public about the health problem and conveys recommendations of solutions in writing and/or verbally.
15
PQ15: Shares their recommendations on promotion and improvement of health with interdisciplinary experts by supporting with data.
16
PQ16: Uses English at least at the General Level of European Language Portfolio B1, follows resources in his/her field and communicates.
17
PQ17: Uses computer software, information, and communication technologies at least at the Advanced Level of European Computer Operating License.
18
PQ18: Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of obtaining, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field of health.
19
PQ19: Develops strategy, policy and implementation plans on health issues and evaluate the results obtained the framework of quality processes.
20
PQ20: Systematically shares his/her works on promoting and improving health with quantitative and qualitative data and interdisciplinary experts.
21
PQ21: Has sufficient awareness on occupational health and safety issues.

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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