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Part V. Catalog Information

Supply the information for the proposed curriculum in sections “Program Description” and “Course Descriptions” which will be printed in the next printed or on-line catalog of the University.

Program Description Describe the program from several points of view like the mission, goals, objectives, focus and strengths of the program, opportunities for the graduates from an academic perspective. A brief historical perspective may be appropriate. Concise description of sub disciplines or areas of focus may be added. Also summarize lab / studio / workshop information as well as any summer practice or internship if any.

The Biomedical Engineering program goal is to create world-class graduates to meet the 21st century needs of biomedical-related industries focused on patient care via medical devices and pharmaceuticals, as well as government and private consulting practice – all founded on a strong science and engineering education. Graduates of the EMU Biomedical Engineering Program will: Apply engineering principles to understand and predict the behavior of biological and physiological systems relevant to human health and disease. Understand and apply the theory and practice of biomedical engineering design and technology creation tailored towards patient care and human health. Engineer robust solutions within highly variable and complex biomedical problems. Build critical leadership, interpersonal and professional skills to thrive within diverse team environments and prepare for life-long learning. Be provided with opportunities for an experiential learning approach based on biomedical applications. Have a complementary general education in humanities, history and social sciences.

Course Descriptions – I - English: All compulsory courses offered by the department of the program Type the catalog course description of each course in English in the following order: course content, course credits, prerequisites, Abbreviated Title, Category of the course, teaching language, and keywords. The information supplied will be copied and pasted to the catalog. Course code: Replace CODEXXX with the course code Course title: Replace Full Course Title with the course title. Course outline: Replace Course outline with statements of the course outline. Avoid using multiple paragraphs. Do not keep the text “Course outline” as a heading. Credits: Replace L, L, T and X with corresponding numbers for lecture, lab, tutorial and total course credit, respectively. ECTS: Write total ECTS Prerequisites: Delete “None” and replace XXXXXX with the corresponding course code. Course category: XXXXXXXX with any of “University Core”, “Faculty / School Core”, “Area Core”, “Area Elective”, or “University Elective” Abbreviated title: This is going to be used in preparation of transcripts or registration forms. Replace XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX with a shorter version of the full title. Teaching language: Replace XXXXX with the teaching language Keywords: Replace XXXXXX, XXXXXX with words other than the ones available in the title and course outline which helps to identify the course. The total text length should not exceed 2000 characters.
1.	BMED102 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering A series of seminars are held in current topics and areas of specialization in Biomedical Engineering. Speakers are invited from different departments of EMU or other International Universities, Industry and Consulting firms, to deliver seminars in all aspects of biomedical engineering that are not normally covered in lectures. These include, safety at work, standards, quality control, engineering ethics, etc Credits: (0,1,0) 0 Prerequisites: None ECTS: 1 Abbreviated Title: Intro. to Biomedical Eng. Category: University Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Engineering Profession, engineering ethics, engineering safety, working environment.
2.	EENG112 Introduction to Programming Internal data representation, integers, reals, characters. Problem solving and algorithm design. Program structures. Sequencing, selection and iteration. Pseudo-code, flow-charts and other techniques. High-level programming environments. Variables, expressions and assignments. Introducing C programming. Structured programming; sequential, selective and repetitive structures. Function definition and function calls. Prototypes and header files. Recursive functions. Arrays and pointers. Dynamic memory management. Parameter passing conventions. Multi-dimensional arrays. Conditional compilation, modular programming and multi-file programs. Exception handling. File processing. Formatted I/O. Random file access. Index structures and file organization. Credits: (4,1,0) 4 Prerequisites: None ECTS: 7 Abbreviated Title: Introduction to Programming Category: University Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Algorithms, flow-charts, data types, functions, arrays, pointers, file processing.
3.	EENG115 Introduction to Logic Design Variables and functions. Boolean algebra and truth tables. Logic gates, Karnaugh maps. Incompletely specified functions, Multilevel logic circuits. Tabular minimization. Number representation. Arithmetic circuits. Binary codes. Programmable logic devices. Multiplexers, decoders and encoders. Synchronous sequential circuits, flip-flops, synchronous counters. Credits: (4,1,0) 4                                                           Prerequisites: None   ECTS: 7                      Abbreviated Title: Intro Logic Design Category: Area Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Boolean Algebra, Karnaugh Maps, combinational circuits, sequential circuits.
4.	INFE221 Electrical Circuits Circuit variables and circuit elements. Some circuit simplification techniques. Techniques of circuit analysis. The operational amplifiers. The natural and step response of RL and RC circuits. Natural and step responses of RLC circuits. Sinusoidal steady-state analysis. Introduction to the Laplace Transform. The Laplace Transform in circuit analysis. Credits: (4,1,0) 4 Prerequisite: MATH151 ECTS: 8 Abbreviated Title: Elec. Circuits Category: Area Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Kirchhoff's laws, Ohm's law, Thevenin and Norton equivalents, Inductance and capacitance, RL, RC and RLC circuits
5.	EENG226 Signals and Systems Continuous-time and discrete-time signals and systems. Linear time-invariant (LTI) systems: system properties, convolution sum and the convolution integral representation, system properties, LTI systems described by differential and difference equations. Fourier series: Representation of periodic continuous-time and discrete-time signals and filtering. Continuous time Fourier transform and its properties: Time and frequency shifting, conjugation, differentiation and integration, scaling, convolution, and the Parseval’s relation. Representation of aperiodic signals and the Discrete-time Fourier transform. Properties of the discrete-time Fourier transform. Credits: (4,1,0) 4 Prerequisites: INFE221 ECTS: 8 Abbreviated Title: Signals and Systems Category: Area Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Continuous- and discrete-time signals, Linear time-invariant (LTI) systems, Fourier series, Fourier transform.
6.	EENG234 Electromagnetics Static electric fields in vacuum, electric potential, conductors, static elecrtric fields in material medium, dielectrics, polarization, dielectric boundary conditions, capacitance, static magnetic fields in vacuum, magnetic materials, magnetization, magnetic boundary conditions, inductance, magnetic vector potential, dynamic fields and Maxwell’s equations, wave equations in free space and homogeneous media, plane waves, reflecion and transmission at planar interfaces, time and frequency domain analysis of waves in transmission line circuits.   Credits: (4,0,1) 4 Prerequisites: MATH152, PHYS102 ECTS: 7 Abbreviated Title: Electromagnetics Category: Area Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Static electric fields, static magnetic fields, dielectrics, capacitance, magnetization, Maxwell’s equations.
7.	INFE242 Electronics Semiconductor devices, basic amplifier concepts, diodes, P-N junction diodes, Schottky diodes, Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs), Field-Effect Transistors: MOSFETs, JFETs, transistor biasing. Credits: (4,1,0) 4 Prerequisite: INFE221 ECTS: 7 Abbreviated Title: Electronics Category: Area Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Diodes, BJT, MOSFET and JFET structures.
8.	BMED327 Biomedical Instrumentation-I Basic biomedical instrumentation and physiological concepts. Basic sensors and principles: biological signals, biosensors, transducers, bioelectrodes. Amplifiers and signal processing: op amps, active filtering, impedance matching. Biopotentials: origin of biopotentials: ECG, EMG, EEG and MEG. Biopotential electrodes and amplifiers. Measurement of blood flow and pressure. Credits: (4,1,0) 4 Prerequisites: INFE221 ECTS: 7 Abbreviated Title: Biomed Instrumentation-I Category: Area Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Biomedical instrumentation, biological signals, amplifiers, biopotentials, blood flow and pressure.
9.	BMED328 Biomedical Instrumentation-II Measurement of flow and volume of blood. Cardiovascular system and hemodynamics. Respiratory system, measurements of the respiratory system. Chemical biosensors. Clinical laboratory Instrumentation. Processing of biological signals. Biomedical imaging systems. Therapeutic and prosthetic devices. Electrical hazards, electrical safety and bioethics. Credits: (4,1,0) 4 Prerequisites: BMED327 ECTS: 7 Abbreviated Title: Biomed Instrumentation-II Category: Area Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Cardiovascular system and hemodynamics, respiratory system, chemical biosensors, biomedical imaging, electrical safety and bioethics.
10.	BMED403 Summer Training In partial fulfilment of graduation requirements, each student is required to complete 40 continuous working days of training during the summer vacations, normally at the end of the junior year, in accordance with rules and regulations set by the Department. Special attention should be given to most but not necessarily all of the following areas of training: production, operation, maintenance, management and safety. A formal report describing the projects the student was involved in is to be submitted. Credits: (0,0,0) 0 Prerequisites: Dept. Consent ECTS: 0 Abbreviated Title: Summer Training Category: Faculty Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Industrial training, internship.
11.	BMED405 Graduation Design Project Proposal This is a course that can be taken in the 7th academic semester. It forms a preparation phase for the BMED406 Graduation Design Project and it involves a design project proposal. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with their projects, carry out literature survey and prepare materials, study components and relevant standards before the implementation phase in the following semester. Credits: (1,1,0) 1 Prerequisites: Dept. Consent ECTS: 1 Abbreviated Title: Grad Design Project Proposal Category: Faculty Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Capstone design, senior design, project proposal.
12.	BMED406 Graduation Design Project Design and practical works-oriented projects will be given to students with an aim to stimulate application of theoretical knowledge to practical situations. The Graduation Design Project can be taken in the 8th academic semester. It provides experience in designing and implementing systems within multiple realistic constraints using conventional materials, components, equipments and software. Projects should be implemented conforming to relevant standards, ethical issues and environmental policies. Credits: (1,4,0) 3 Prerequisites: EENG405 & Dept. Consent ECTS: 7 Abbreviated Title: Grad Design Project Category: Faculty Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Graduation design, capstone design, senior design.
13.	EENG420 Digital Signal Processing Overview of digital signals and systems. Frequency and time representation of sampling, decimation, interpolation. Z-transform: Evaluation, region of convergence (ROC) and properties. Discrete time system structures: tapped delay line and lattice structures. Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). Digital filter design: Finite impulse response (FIR), infinite impulse response (IIR), windowing, Hilbert transform. Credits: (4,1,0) 4 Prerequisites: EENG226 ECTS: 6 Abbreviated Title: Digital Signal Processing Category: Area Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Sampling, decimation, interpolation, Z-transform, fast Fourier transform (FFT), digital filter design.
14	EENG434 Biomedical Imaging Fundamentals of X-ray. Interactions between X-rays and matter. Generation and detection of X-rays. X-ray diagnostic methods. Conventional X-ray radiography. Computed tomography. X-ray image characteristics. Fundamentals of acoustic propagation. Generation and detection of ultrasound.  Ultrasonic diagnostic methods. Ultrasonic transmission methods and transmission tomography. Fundamentals of nuclear medicine. Generation and detection of nuclear emission. Radionuclide generators. Radionuclide imaging systems. Fundamentals of nuclear magnetic resonance. Generation and detection of NMR signal. The magnet, magnetic field gradients, the NMR coil / probe. Data acquisition. Imaging methods. Slice selection, frequency encoding, phase encoding, spin-echo imaging. Biological effects of magnetic fields. (Prerequisite: EENG234) Credits: (4,1,0) 4 Prerequisites: EENG234 ECTS: 6 Abbreviated Title: Biomedical Imaging Category: Area Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: X-rays, ultrasound, nuclear emission, Radionuclide imaging systems, magnetic resonance
15.	BMED448 Biomedical Nanotechnology Introduction to nano, Nano-biomimicry, Synthesis of nanomaterials by physical and chemical methods, Synthesis of nanomaterials by biological methods, Characterisation of nanomaterials. DNA nanotechnology, Protein & glyco nanotechnology, Lipid nanotechnology, Bio-nanomachines, Carbon nanotube and its bio-applications. Nanomaterials for cancer diagnosis, Nanomaterials for cancer therapy, Nanotechnology in tissue engineering, Nano artificial cells, Nanotechnology in organ printing. Nanotechnology in point-of-care diagnostics, Nanopharmacology & drug targeting, Cellular uptake mechanisms of nanomaterials, In vitro methods to study antibacterial and anticancer properties of nanomaterials, Nanotoxicology. Credits: (4 / 0 / 1) 4 Prerequisites: None ECTS: 6 Abbreviated Title: Biomedical Nanotechnology Category: Area Elective Teaching Language: English Keywords: Nanotechnology, nanomaterials, Bio-nanomachines.
16.	BMED469 Biomedical Image Processing Sources of biomedical images: X-ray, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. Fundamental concepts in medical image processing: histogram processing, image enhancement in spatial and frequency domain, image restoration. Image Analysis: image segmentation, feature extraction and classification, 3D visualization, statistical metrics on medical images. Medical applications: computer aided detection/diagnosis, tumor imaging, angiography and brain imaging. Credits: (4,1,0) 4 Prerequisites: EENG420 ECTS: 6 Abbreviated Title: Biomed Image Processing Category: Area Elective Teaching Language: English Keywords: Biomedical images, histogram processing, image enhancement, image restoration, image analysis.
17.	BMED475 Biomedical Cybernetics Applications of biological cybernetics; Functional properties of the basic units in neural and cellular systems; Gross feedback and feedforward control in simple organisms; Evolution of nervous systems; Different brains and their relative merits; Models for the activity of the brain; Mechanisms involved in the storage and retrieval of information; Models for the control systems in the cell ; Gross biological processes; Biological machines; Directed processes; Decision-making processes; Pattern and intelligence; The application of digital technologies to medicine , healthcare and wellbeing. Credits: (4,0,1) 4 Prerequisites: None ECTS: 6 Abbreviated Title: Biomedical Cybernetics Category: Area Elective Teaching Language: English Keywords: Cybernetics, Living organisms, Biological machines.
	BMED481 Rehabilitation Engineering The term rehabilitation, Engineering concepts in sensory rehabilitation, Engineering concepts in speech rehabilitation, orthotic and prosthetic devices, wheelchair technologies, neural prosthetics based on functional electrical stimulation (FES), transfemoral prosthesis, visual system rehabilitation technologies, audio rehabilitation. Credits: (4 / 0 / 1) 4 Prerequisites: None ECTS: 6 Abbreviated Title: Rehabilitation Engineering Category: Area Elective Teaching Language: English Keywords: Rehabilitation, transfermoral prosthesis.
19.	BMED491 Biosensors An introduction to the field of biosensors and an in-depth and quantitative view of device design and performance analysis. An overview of the current state of the art to enable continuation into advanced biosensor work and design. Topics emphasize biomedical, bioprocessing, environmental, food safety, and biosecurity applications. Credits: (4 / 0 / 1) 4 Prerequisites: None ECTS: 6 Abbreviated Title: Biosensors Category: Area Elective Teaching Language: English Keywords: Biosensors, biosecurity.
20.	BMED499 Modeling and Control of Physiological Systems The human body is a fascinating interconnection of organ systems that work together in complex ways. One aspect of bioengineering aims to utilize quantitative techniques to understand the function of the human body, both for basic science research as well as for diagnosis and treatment of disease. This course will introduce the basic concepts and tools for modeling physiological systems using engineering analogies, and discuss several practical applications. The course will involve hands-on modeling using JSIM, an intuitive physiological modeling tool. Credits: (4 / 0 / 1) 4 Prerequisites: None ECTS: 6 Abbreviated Title: Biosensors Category: Area Elective Teaching Language: English Keywords: Physiological systems, modeling and control.
21.	BIOL413 Developmental Biology The aim of the course to provide information on embryonic development. Cell division and differentiation, cell interactions during organ development are presented. Basic genetic mechanisms effective during development of organism are covered. Credits: (3 / 3 / 0) 4 Prerequisites: None ECTS: 6 Abbreviated Title: Developmental Biology Category: Area Elective Teaching Language: English Keywords: Developmental Biology, Embryology, Cell division, Organ development
22.	BIOL416 Bioethics of Genetics and Genomics The aim of the course is to provide detailed information about ethical, legal and social dimensions of genetics and genomics from various perspectives. Credits: (3 / 0 / 0) 3 Prerequisites: None ECTS: 5 Abbreviated Title: Bioethics of Genetics and Genomics Category: Area Elective Teaching Language: English Keywords: Bioethics, Ethics, Genetics, Genomics

Course Descriptions – II - English: All compulsory courses offered by other academic units
1.	CHEM101 General Chemistry Atoms, molecules and ions. Mass relations in chemistry. Gasses. The ideal gas law, partial pressures, mole fractions, kinetic theory of gases, electronic structure and periodic table. Thermochemistry, calorimetry, entalpy. The fırst law of thermodynamics. Liquids and solids. Solutions. Acids and bases. Organic chemistry. Credits: (4,1,0) 4 Prerequisites: None ECTS: 6 Abbreviated Title: General Chemistry Category: Area Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: chemical terms, nomenclature, chemical bonds, polarity, states of matter, chemical formulas, measurements, natural science, basic science. Department offering the course: Chemistry
2.	PHYS101 Physics – I Physical quantities and units. Vectors kinematics of motion. Newton's laws of motion and their application. Work-energy theorem. Impulse and momentum. Rotational kinematics and dynamics. Static equilibrium. Credits: (4,1,0) 4 Prerequisites: None ECTS: 6 Abbreviated Title: Physics I Category: Faculty Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Measurements, units, vectors, kinematics, dynamics, Newton’s laws, work and energy, linear momentum, rotational kinematics, dynamics, static equilibrium. Department offering the course: Physics
3.	PHYS102 Physics – II Kinetic theory of ideal gases. Equipartition of energy. Heat, heat transfer and heat conduction. Laws of thermodynamics, applications to heat engine cycles, Coulombs law and electrostatic fields. Gauss's law. Electric potential. Magnetic fields. Amperes law. Faraday’s law. Credits: (4,0,1) 4 Prerequisites: PHYS101 ECTS: 6 Abbreviated Title: Physics II Category: Faculty Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Heat, thermodynamics, charge, electromagnetic fields, Gauss’ law, electromagnetic induction. Department offering the course: Physics
4.	CHEM106        Organic Chemistry          This course is designed to provide a fundamental overview of organic chemistry to students of biomedical engineering.  Upon successful completion of this class, students will understand the relationship between structure and function of molecules, the major classes of reactions, reaction energetics and mechanisms, synthesis of organic compounds, and how to determine structure via various spectroscopic techniques.  Several themes are prevalent in each unit of study:  nomenclature, chemical and physical properties, structures, mechanisms, common molecules, and the diversity of organic molecules in plants, bacteria, and animals. The course also integrates the societal, pharmaceutical or industrial importance of specific compounds.   Credits: (4 / 1 / 0) 4 Prerequisites: CHEM101                            ECTS: 6 Abbreviated Title: Organic Chem.           Category: Area Core                       Teaching Language: English Keywords: Organic Compounds, Basic Organic Reactions, Spectroscopic Techniques, Reaction Mechanisms. Department offering the course: Chemistry
5.	BIOL124 Introduction to Molecular Biology and Genetics The course aims to introduce molecular biology and genetics. Mendel genetics and applications are presented besides molecular bases of modern genetics. Chemical structures of genetically important molecules, DNA and RNA, and other chromosome structures are covered. Transmission genetics, heredity and mutations are presented with gene expression and control. Credits: (2 / 3 / 0) 3 Prerequisites: None ECTS: 6 Abbreviated Title: Molecular Biology and Genetics Category: Area Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Molecular biology, Mendel genetics, Chromosome, DNA, RNA, Mutation, Heredity, Genetics. Department offering the course: Biological Sciences
6.	MATH151 Calculus – I Limits and continuity. Derivatives. Rules of differentiation. Higher order derivatives. Chain rule. Related rates. Rolle's and the mean value theorem. Critical Points. Asymptotes. Curve sketching. Integrals. Fundamental Theorem. Techniques of integration. Definite integrals. Applications of integrals. Indeterminate forms. L'Hospital's Rule. Improper integrals. Credits: (4,0,1) 4 Prerequisites: None ECTS: 6 Abbreviated Title: Calculus I Category: Faculty Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Limit, continuity, derivative, differentiation, integral. Department offering the course: Mathematics
7.	MATH152 Calculus – II Vectors in R3. Lines and Planes. Functions of several variables. Limit and continuity. Partial differentiation. Chain rule. Tangent plane. Critical Points. Global and local extrema. Lagrange multipliers. Directional derivative. Gradient, Divergence and Curl. Multiple integrals with applications. Triple integrals with applications. Triple integral in cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Line, surface and volume integrals. Independence of path. Green's Theorem. Conservative vector fields. Divergence Theorem. Stokes' Theorem. Credits: (4,0,1) 4 Prerequisites: MATH151 ECTS: 6 Abbreviated Title: Calculus II Category: Faculty Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Series, vector, line, plane, functions of several variables, partial derivates, directional derivative, gradient, divergence, multiple integrals. Department offering the course: Mathematics
8.	TUSL181 Turkish as a Second Language TUSL181 is a basic Turkish course introducing the Turkish language. It incorporates all four language skills and provides an introduction to basic grammar structures. Students will be encouraged to develop their writing skills through a variety of tasks. The aim of this course is for students to be able to understand and communicate in everyday situations, both in the classroom and in a Turkish speaking environment. Credits: (2 / 0 / 0) 2 Prerequisite: None ECTS: 2 Abbreviated Title: Turkish as a Second Lang. Category: University Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Communication, culture, language. Department offering the course: School of Foreign Language
9.	ENGL191 Communication in English – I ENGL 191 is a first semester freshman academic English course. It is designed to help students improve the level of their English to B2 level, as specified in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The course connects critical thinking with language skills and incorporates learning technologies such as online technologies. The purpose of the course is to consolidate students’ knowledge and awareness of academic discourse, language structures and lexis. The main focus will be on the development of productive (writing and speaking) and receptive (reading) skills in academic settings. Credits: (3,0,1) 3 Prerequisites: None ECTS: 5 Abbreviated Title: Communication in English I Category: University Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Main idea, scanning, skimming, writing (academic composition, paragraph) Department offering the course: School of Foreign Language
10.	ENGL192 Communication in English – II This course is designed to further help students improve their English to B2 level, as specified in the Common European Framework of References for Languages. The course aims to reconsolidate and develop students’ knowledge and awareness of academic discourse, language structures, and critical thinking. The course also incorporates use of online technologies. The course will focus on reading, writing, listening, speaking and introducing documentation, and will also focus on presentation skills in academic settings. Credits: (3,1,0) 3 Prerequisites: ENGL191 ECTS: 5 Abbreviated Title: Communication in English II Category: University Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Critical thinking, report writing, autonomous learning. Department offering the course: School of Foreign Language
11.	ENGL201 Communication Skills ENGL 201 is a Communication Skills course for students at the Faculty of Engineering. The course aims to introduce a range of skills, including effective written and oral communication, research skills and study skills. Throughout the course the students will be involved in project work, intended to help them in their immediate and future academic and professional life. This will include library research, technical report writing and an oral presentation. By investigating a topic of their own choice students will develop an understanding of independent research skills. During the report writing process, students will improve their writing and develop the ability to produce organized, cohesive work. The oral presentation aims to enhance spoken fluency and accuracy and provide training in the components of a good presentation. Credits: (3,1,0) 3 Prerequisites: ENGL192 ECTS: 6 Abbreviated Title: Communication Skills Category: Area Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Report writing, research skills, oral presentation skills, writing. Department offering the course: School of Foreign Language
12.	PHYT207              Biomechanics and Kinesiology – I  Biomechanical principles and appliacation area, internal and external force types, stability and balance, biomechanics in rehabilitation; collagen, cartilage, bone, muscle and joint biomechanics, normal and pathological gait.                   Credits: (2 / 0 / 0) 2                                                                           Prerequisites: None                       ECTS:4  Abbreviated Title: Biomechanics and Kinesiology - I        Category:  Area Core   Teaching Language: English  Keywords: Kinematic, mechanisms  Department offering the course: Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
13.	PHYT206              Biomechanics and Kinesiology – II  Biomechanics and pathomechanics of foot and ankle, knee joint, hip joint, pelvis, spine, shoulder joint, elbow joint, wrist and hand.                   Credits: (2 / 0 / 0) 2                                                                           Prerequisites: None                       ECTS:4  Abbreviated Title: Biomechanics and Kinesiology - II        Category:  Area Course  Teaching Language: English  Keywords: Kinematic, mechanisms  Department offering the course: Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
14.	BIOL216 Cellular and Molecular Physiology In this course the basic concepts of physiology and the use of physiology knowledge in the field of molecular biology and genetics are covered. Key functional features of different types of human cells and how they communicate are studied. Specifically, covered topics include homeostasis, cell membranes, membrane transport processes, and transportation of the molecules between the organelles, protein synthesis, vesicular trafficking, endocytosis and exocytosis. Credits:(3, 3, 0) 4 Prerequisites: None ECTS: 6 Abbreviated Title: Physiology Category: Area Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Human cells, physiological functions. Department offering the course: Biological Sciences
15.	MATH241 Ordinary Differential Equations and Linear Algebra Systems of linear equations, elementary row operations, Echelon form, Gaussian elimination method; Matrices; Determinants, Adjoint and Inverse matrices, Cramer’s rule; Vector spaces, linear independence, Bases and Dimension, eigenvalue problem. First-order differential equations, Separable differential equations, change of variables, Exact differential equations; Second-order differential equations, the method of undetermined coefficients, the Variation of parameters method; General results of First-order linear systems, homogeneous constant coefficient vector differential equations, variations of parameters for linear systems; Laplace transform method. Credits: (4,0,1) 4 Prerequisites: MATH151 ECTS:6 Abbreviated Title: Ord Diff Eqns and Linear Algebra Category: Area Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Linear Algebra, Cramer’s rule, Matrices Department offering the course: Mathematics
16.	MATH252 Mathematical Methods for Engineers Complex numbers. Algebra of complex numbers. Polar representation. Complex functions. Limits and continuity. Analyticity. Analytic functions. Cauchy-Riemann equations. Line integrals. Cauchy integral formula. Isolated singularities. Residue theorem. Numerical error. Solution of nonlinear equations. Convergence. Solution of linear systems of equations: direct and iterative methods. Interpolation. Curve fitting. Numerical differentiation and integration. Credits: (4,0,1) 4 Prerequisites: MATH152 & MATH241 ECTS: 6 Abbreviated Title: Mathematical Methods for Eng. Category: Area Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: complex numbers, complex functions, numerical error, interpolation, curve fitting. Department offering the course: Mathematics
17.	BIOL260 Human Biology and Biotechnology Introduction to human biology and biotechnology; the Interdisciplinary study of human biology involving genetics, evolution, physiology, anatomy, epidemiology, ecology and nutrition as well as biotechnology. Basic anatomical and functional characteristics of the organ systems; Common diseases of the organ systems; Epidemiology and transmission of relevant disease; the foundations of modern biotechnology; An overview of recombinant DNA technology; the common methods and applications of biotechnology in the fields of medicine, and more specifically, genomic medicine; Ethical considerations. Credits: (3, 0, 0) 3 Prerequisites: None ECTS: 6 Abbreviated Title: Human biotech. Category: Area Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Human biology, biotechnology, genomic medicine, organ systems, ethics, DNA technology. Department offering the course: Biological Sciences
18.	MDCN271   Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology This course is planned to provide a basic overview of human anatomy and physiology.  After completion of the course, students will have a general understanding of the human body and its structural organization. Organ systems related to biomedical engineering are emphasized to provide the students with applicable knowledge on musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary and endocrine systems.    Credits: (4,1,0) 4                                                           Prerequisites: none   ECTS: 6                       Abbreviated Title: anatomy & physiology          Category: Area Core                     Teaching Language: English Keywords: Organ systems, human body, structural organization, Department offering the course: Medicine
19.	HIST280 History of Turkish Reforms The aim of this course is to teach students under what conditions the Republic of Turkey was established; to make students understand the principles of Ataturk’s reforms; the phases of the Reforms; Ataturk as a military hero and a statesman; Ataturk’s concept of nationalism that defies racism; Ataturk’s attempts to maintain global peace based on causes and effects; the relations between the Turkish Republic and the establishment of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus; Turkish Cypriot years of national strife. This is a general education course. Credits: (2 / 0 / 0) 2 Prerequisites: None ECTS: 2 Abbreviated Title: History of Turkish Reforms Category: University Core Course Teaching Language: Turkish Keywords: reforms, Ataturks principles Department offering the course: ATATÜRK Research Center.
20.	MATH322 Probability and Statistical Methods Introduction to probability and statistics. Operations on sets. Counting problems. Conditional probability and total probability formula, Bayes' theorem. Introduction to random variables, density and distribution functions. Expectation, variance and covariance. Basic distributions. Joint density and distribution function. Descriptive statistics. Credits: (3,0,1) 3 Prerequisites: MATH151 ECTS: 5 Abbreviated Title: Prob. and Statistical Meth. Category: Area Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: counting, random variable, probability distribution, expectation, statistics, estimation Department offering the course: Mathematics
21.	CHEM339           Biomaterials        Introduction to Biomaterials; History and Present Day Status, the Interdisciplinary Nature of Biomaterials Science. Classes of Materials used in Medicine; Polymers, Metals, Ceramics, Hydrogels, Degradable and Resorbable Materials, Composites. Basic Testing Methods of Bulk and Surface Properties of Materials. Biological Responses to Biomaterials. Biocompatibility; the Concept and Evaluation of Biocompatibility. Biodegradation; Degradation of Materials in the Biological Environment. An overview of Fundamental Applications of Biomaterials; Cardiovascular Devices, Orthopedic and Dental Implants, Opthalmologic Applications, Wound Dressings, Sutures, Medical Biosensors, Drug Delivery Systems, Tissue Engineering Systems. Ethical Issues in Biomaterials and Medical Devices.  Credits: (3, 0, 1) 3                              Prerequisites: CHEM101                              ECTS: 6  Abbreviated Title:  Biomaterials              Category: Area Core                          Teaching Language: English  Keywords: Materials, testing methods, biocompatibility, degradation, applications of biomaterials.  Department offering the course: Chemistry
22.	MENG353              Fluid Mechanics    Fluid static's and forces on submerged bodies Introduction to kinematics of fluid flow.  Energy, continuity and momentum equations. Navier-Stokes equations. Viscous flow through closed conduits. Fundamentals of boundary layer analysis.  Dimensional analysis. Potential flow. Introduction to hydraulic machinery. Credits: (4 / 1 / 0) 4                                                          Prerequisites: MATH241      ECTS: 6                Abbreviated Title: Fluid Mechanics                                Category: Area Core               Teaching Language: English Keywords: Fluid Mechanics
23.	BIOL412 Immunology Molecular basics of immunology, cell structure and function of immune system, molecular rearrangements and diversity in cells of the immun system, antibody development and variations besides molecular level control of immune system. Credits: (3,0,3) 4 Prerequisites: None ECTS: 6 Abbreviated Title: Immunology. Category: Area Elective Teaching Language: English Keywords: Immunology, immune system
24.	BIOL414 Systems Biology This course aims to cover cellular networks and their bio-molecular dynamics. Different network patterns are presented. Computer driven models of biochemical systems are studied. Credits: (3, 1, 0) 3 Prerequisites: None ECTS: 6 Abbreviated Title: Systems biology Category: Area Core Teaching Language: English Keywords: Systems biology, biochemical network. Department offering the course: Biological Sciences