At the end of this course, the students; 1) Can use the abilities gained from the courses like Statics, Fluid Mechanics, Strength of the Materials for understanding the behaviors of the living systems 2) Analyze and interpret human physiology and body movement with a biomechanical approach 3) Analyze the state of equilibrium/motion of a human body or parts 4) An ability to function on multidisciplinary subjects
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
To make the students familiar with the main measurement and modelling methods for characterization of the musculuskeletal system, based on basic mechanical physics concepts and rigid body assumption. Increases the health science major's understanding of human movement and provides the foundation for critical analysis of physical activity and exercise. The approach includes the use of both quantitative and qualitative problems and applications that are designed to illustrate biomechanical principles.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week
2nd Week Human anatomy , Musculoskeletal system
3rd Week
3rd Week Mechanical principles of Biomechanics, Newton's rules, Statics and dynamics
4th Week
4th Week Biomechanic models
5th Week
5th Week Forces on the body, Postur, movement and stability of Human, gait analysis
6th Week
6th Week Strength of materials in Biomechanics, Elasticity, Tissue mechanics
12th Week Sound and vibrations, Hearing and speaking
13th Week
13th Week Biomechanics in nature, Biomechanics design
14th Week
14th Week Biomaterials and bioengineering
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Bell, F., 1998, Principles of mechanics and biomechanics, Stanley Thornes Ltd., Cheltenham. Nigg, B.M., Cloth, W.H., 1999, Biomechanics of the Musculo-Skeletal System, 2nd Edition, (Editors), John Wiley & Son Fung, Y.C., 1993, Biomechanics: Mechanical Properties of Living Tissues, Springer. Özkaya, N., 1999, Fundamentals of Biomechanics: Equilibrium, Motion, and Deformation, Margareta Nordin
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Problem Solving,Project
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
1
10
Quiz
1
15
Attendance
1
5
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
40
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
14
1
14
Individual or group work
14
2
28
Preparation for Final exam
14
1
14
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
7
1
7
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
2
1
2
Project
1
30
30
Quiz
4
,5
2
Total Workload
143
Total Workload / 30
4,76
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)