Course Details

NEURAL ENGINEERING

BENG413

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Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
5BENG413NEURAL ENGINEERING3+0+035

Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program BIOENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims at equipping students with the understanding of neural anatomy, physiology, and neural diseases and fundamental knowledge for the development of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
Course Content The course covers the fundamentals of neuroanatomy and neuroelectrophysiology, action potential formation and propagation on a neuron and between neurons. In order to discuss neural engineering applications for diagnostic and therapeutic first different types of neural diseases are surveyed. Eye (vision) and ear (audition) and related diseases are also introduced. Finally, technologies used in diagnosis of neural diseases such as the anatomical and functional imaging of the brain and neural system, and technologies for the treatment of neural diseases such as deep brain stimulation, retinal implants, cochlear implants and brain-computer interfaces.
Course Methods and Techniques The course is taught with a student-centered approach. The course includes in-class activities, group work, assignments, mini projects. Various interactive methods such as discussions, peer interaction and hands-on activities will be used.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Research Assist.Dr. Refika Sultan Doğan https://avesis.agu.edu.tr/refikasultan.dogan refikasultan.dogan@agu.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Akay, M. (2015). Handbook of Neural Engineering. Wiley.
Lecture notes and reading materials will be shared weekly through the CANVAS platform. The main textbook is: Akay, M. (2015). Handbook of Neural Engineering. Wiley.
Lecture notes and reading materials will be shared weekly through the CANVAS platform. The main textbook is: Akay, M. (2015). Handbook of Neural Engineering. Wiley.
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Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %10
Engineering %15
Engineering Design %10
Social Sciences %0
Education %5
Science %15
Health %30
Field %60

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı 1 % 5
Quiz/Küçük Sınav 1 % 10
Ödev 3 % 20
Proje/Çizim 1 % 30
Final examination 1 % 35
Total
7
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Araştırma Ödevi 5 3 15
Tartışma 12 3 36
Yazılı Sınav 1 3 3
Ev Ödevi 1 5 5
Sınıf İçi Aktivitesi 9 3 27
Sunum 1 1 1
Proje 1 10 10
Araştırma 3 2 6
Takım/Grup Çalışması 1 1 1
Yüz Yüze Ders 14 3 42
Final Sınavı 1 4 4
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explain the organization and working mechanisms of the brain, neural system and neurons.
2 Describe the neuroelectrophysiological concepts and formation of neural membrane
3 Define the propagation of action potentials and the synaptic transmission
4 Explain the fundamental principles and neural diseases and list the technologies used in the diagnosis and treatment of them
5 Compare the anatomical and functional neuroimaging approaches
6 Perform a literature survey on a defined neurological disease and propose a novel system/device design


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Basics of neuroanatomy and neuroelectrophysiology
2 Basics of neuroanatomy and neuroelectrophysiology
3 Basics of neuroanatomy and neuroelectrophysiology
4 Basics of neuroanatomy and neuroelectrophysiology
5 Therapeutic approaches for neural diseases
6 Therapeutic approaches for neural diseases
7 Therapeutic approaches for neural diseases
8 Therapeutic approaches for neural diseases
9 NEURO–NANOTECHNOLOGY: ARTIFICIAL IMPLANTS AND NEURAL PROTHESES
10 NEURO–NANOTECHNOLOGY: ARTIFICIAL IMPLANTS AND NEURAL PROTHESES
11 NEURO–NANOTECHNOLOGY: ARTIFICIAL IMPLANTS AND NEURAL PROTHESES
12 NEUROROBOTICS AND NEURAL REHABILATION ENGINEERING
13 NEUROROBOTICS AND NEURAL REHABILATION ENGINEERING
14 FINAL


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
C1 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
C2 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
C3 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
C4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
C5 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
C6 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant


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