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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
BIOPHYSICS-Yearly32+0-2
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeCommittee Course
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Bahar GÜNTEKİN
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; 1. The overall structure of the nerve cells of the nerve cell membrane structure and properties,2.Action potentials in neurons, signal transduction, neurotransmitter agents and their direct-indirect effects on neurons,3. Muscle biophysics and its dynamics,4. Skeletal Muscle, smooth muscle, hearth muscle differences,5. EMG,6. Nervous system general organization,7. Action Potential, Nerst Equation, Goldman Equation,8. Biophyics of Visual System,9.Biophyics of Auditory System,10. Radiation biophysics: Light bilateral (both particle and wave) nature,11. Electromagnetic Spectrum: cosmic rays, gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet, visible rays, infrared, microwaves and radio waves,12. CT, X-Ray,13. MR, fMRI, PET,14. EEG, Event Related Potentials,15. EEG, Event Related Oscillations.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
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.12, 14, 16, 19, 9
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
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, 20, 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, 12: Problem Solving Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
11. The overall structure of the nerve cells of the nerve cell membrane structure and properties
22.Action potentials in neurons, signal transduction, neurotransmitter agents and their direct-indirect effects on neurons
33. Muscle biophysics and its dynamics
44. Skeletal Muscle, smooth muscle, hearth muscle differences
55. EMG
66. Nervous system general organization
77. Action Potential, Nerst Equation, Goldman Equation
88. Biophyics of Visual System
99.Biophyics of Auditory System
1010. Radiation biophysics: Light bilateral (both particle and wave) nature
1111. Electromagnetic Spectrum: cosmic rays, gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet, visible rays, infrared, microwaves and radio waves
1212. CT, X-Ray
1313. MR, fMRI, PET
1414. EEG, Event Related Potentials
1515. EEG, Event Related Oscillations
Resources
Course notes will be given to students.
Biyofizik, Ferit Pehlivan, Hacettepe Taş Kitapevi. Nörobiyofizik, Ferhan Esen-Hamza Esen, Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitapevi

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Knows structural (morphological) and operational (functional) properties of the normal human (medical) and disorder (disease) states
X
2
Knows diagnostic methods and treatment modalities of disorders (diseases).
X
3
Knows the causes of disease conditions, ways of protection and methods of promoting and improving community health.
4
Knows the methods of developing and applying health related knowledge at advanced level.
X
5
Able to reach multidisciplinary advanced knowledge regarding health-related disciplines, interpret and apply the knowledge.
X
6
Performs a complete clinical examination of human body structurally and functionally and identifies problems.
X
7
Interprets laboratory results for diagnosis, compares with clinical data and develop solution proposals.
8
Selects and implements appropriate tools for the promotion and development of individual and community health.
9
Plans and conducts an advanced study on health independently.
10
Develops new strategic approaches to solve the problems encountered in the promotion and development of individual and community health.
11
Takes the responsibility of any type of practice when diagnosing and treating human body
12
Takes the role as a leader or a team worker when solving health related problems.
13
Evaluates knowledge and skills regarding health with a critical approach and develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
14
Informs the patient, related people, institutions and the society about the health problems and transfers solution proposals in writing, verbally and visually using effective communication means.
15
Critically reviews, develops and acts on changes in social relations and norms that guide such relationships.
16
Uses English at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 Level, monitors knowledge and communicates in his field.
17
Able to use advanced computer skills and informatics and communication technologies at a level required by the field.
18
Acquires, interprets, implements and announces data related to the health and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values and teaches these values.
19
Develops strategies, policy and implementation plans in the field of health and evaluates the results obtained within the framework of quality processes.
20
Shares studies on the promotion and development of health with interdisciplinary specialists systematically, supporting with quantitative and qualitative data.
21
Has adequate 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 Hours000
Guided Problem Solving000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam000
General Exam000
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)0
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30)0
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-Yearly32+0-2
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeCommittee Course
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Bahar GÜNTEKİN
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; 1. The overall structure of the nerve cells of the nerve cell membrane structure and properties,2.Action potentials in neurons, signal transduction, neurotransmitter agents and their direct-indirect effects on neurons,3. Muscle biophysics and its dynamics,4. Skeletal Muscle, smooth muscle, hearth muscle differences,5. EMG,6. Nervous system general organization,7. Action Potential, Nerst Equation, Goldman Equation,8. Biophyics of Visual System,9.Biophyics of Auditory System,10. Radiation biophysics: Light bilateral (both particle and wave) nature,11. Electromagnetic Spectrum: cosmic rays, gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet, visible rays, infrared, microwaves and radio waves,12. CT, X-Ray,13. MR, fMRI, PET,14. EEG, Event Related Potentials,15. EEG, Event Related Oscillations.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
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.12, 14, 16, 19, 9
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
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, 20, 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, 12: Problem Solving Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
11. The overall structure of the nerve cells of the nerve cell membrane structure and properties
22.Action potentials in neurons, signal transduction, neurotransmitter agents and their direct-indirect effects on neurons
33. Muscle biophysics and its dynamics
44. Skeletal Muscle, smooth muscle, hearth muscle differences
55. EMG
66. Nervous system general organization
77. Action Potential, Nerst Equation, Goldman Equation
88. Biophyics of Visual System
99.Biophyics of Auditory System
1010. Radiation biophysics: Light bilateral (both particle and wave) nature
1111. Electromagnetic Spectrum: cosmic rays, gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet, visible rays, infrared, microwaves and radio waves
1212. CT, X-Ray
1313. MR, fMRI, PET
1414. EEG, Event Related Potentials
1515. EEG, Event Related Oscillations
Resources
Course notes will be given to students.
Biyofizik, Ferit Pehlivan, Hacettepe Taş Kitapevi. Nörobiyofizik, Ferhan Esen-Hamza Esen, Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitapevi

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Knows structural (morphological) and operational (functional) properties of the normal human (medical) and disorder (disease) states
X
2
Knows diagnostic methods and treatment modalities of disorders (diseases).
X
3
Knows the causes of disease conditions, ways of protection and methods of promoting and improving community health.
4
Knows the methods of developing and applying health related knowledge at advanced level.
X
5
Able to reach multidisciplinary advanced knowledge regarding health-related disciplines, interpret and apply the knowledge.
X
6
Performs a complete clinical examination of human body structurally and functionally and identifies problems.
X
7
Interprets laboratory results for diagnosis, compares with clinical data and develop solution proposals.
8
Selects and implements appropriate tools for the promotion and development of individual and community health.
9
Plans and conducts an advanced study on health independently.
10
Develops new strategic approaches to solve the problems encountered in the promotion and development of individual and community health.
11
Takes the responsibility of any type of practice when diagnosing and treating human body
12
Takes the role as a leader or a team worker when solving health related problems.
13
Evaluates knowledge and skills regarding health with a critical approach and develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
14
Informs the patient, related people, institutions and the society about the health problems and transfers solution proposals in writing, verbally and visually using effective communication means.
15
Critically reviews, develops and acts on changes in social relations and norms that guide such relationships.
16
Uses English at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 Level, monitors knowledge and communicates in his field.
17
Able to use advanced computer skills and informatics and communication technologies at a level required by the field.
18
Acquires, interprets, implements and announces data related to the health and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values and teaches these values.
19
Develops strategies, policy and implementation plans in the field of health and evaluates the results obtained within the framework of quality processes.
20
Shares studies on the promotion and development of health with interdisciplinary specialists systematically, supporting with quantitative and qualitative data.
21
Has adequate 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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