Course Details

Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1BENG550BIOENGINEERING A CONCEPTUAL APPROACH3+0+037,514.05.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Master's Degree
Department / Program BIOENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course - To describe bioengineering with its branches, and introduce program structure
- To introduce basic knowledge about cell, gene and proteins with emphasizing of bioengineering aspect.
- To understand stem cells concept in regenerative medicine.
- To introduce drug delivery concept for learning development of nano-based drug delivery system and controlled drug delivery system.
-To understand the systems in human body.
- Providing the necessary background for understanding the fundamentals and applications of tissue engineering, biomedical instrumentation and biomaterials
Course Content This course reflects the critical principles and basic concepts in bioengineering which integrates the biological, physical, and chemical laws and principles enlightening bioengineering as an emerging, novel, complex approach with deep roots in the fundamental science. Topics covered in this course include cell architecture and physiology, gene and proteins, systems in body, stem cells, drug delivery, system
physiology, bioinstrumentation, biomaterials, nanotechnology and tissue engineering.
Course Methods and Techniques This course will employ an interdisciplinary approach that combines theoretical lectures, literature-based analysis, discussion-driven learning, and project-based applications. The content of the course, reflecting the integration of bioengineering principles with fundamental biological, physical, and chemical sciences, will be presented through instructor-led lectures supported by visual materials, conceptual diagrams, and case studies. Topics such as cell architecture, gene and protein structures, system physiology, stem cell biology, drug delivery systems, biomaterials, nanotechnology, and tissue engineering will be explored in-depth, with a focus on current scientific advancements.

To enhance students' advanced thinking and analytical skills, problem-based learning (PBL) and case study methods will be utilized. Students will be expected to develop project designs that propose interdisciplinary solutions to contemporary challenges in bioengineering, presenting their findings both orally and in writing. Additionally, the course will include literature reviews, scientific presentations, and critical analyses of research papers to foster students' abilities to engage in scientific inquiry, research, and communication.

Discussion-based sessions will ensure active student participation, especially in areas such as stem cell therapies, smart biomaterials, or nanobiotechnological applications, encouraging the development of critical thinking skills. This multifaceted teaching approach aims not only to provide students with foundational knowledge but also to develop their ability to think innovatively, analyze complex bioengineering problems, and apply these solutions in real-world contexts.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. EMEL BAŞAK GENCER AKÇOK
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Bioengineering: A Conceptual Approach Mirjana Pavlovic
Course Notes Bioengineering: A Conceptual Approach
Mirjana Pavlovic

Reading articles

Course Category
Engineering %100
Science %100

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 % 25
Ödev 1 % 25
Proje/Çizim 1 % 20
Final examination 1 % 30
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Ev Ödevi 4 4 16
Sınıf İçi Aktivitesi 7 1 7
Sunum için Hazırlık 5 4 20
Sunum 5 1 5
Proje 1 20 20
Okuma 14 2 28
Kişisel Çalışma 14 2 28
Ders dışı çalışma 10 2 20
Takım/Grup Çalışması 4 2 8
Yüz Yüze Ders 14 3 42
Final Sınavı 1 15 15
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 7,5 209

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Learn the bioengineering concept and its relationship with other disciplines
2 Acquire knowledge of cell construction: structure and function of genomes and proteins
3 Have knowledge of the systems and their working principle in the human body
4 Have knowledge of stem cells and and their use in bioengineering
5 Learn of drug delivery, biomedical instrumentation and measurement systems, biomaterials and applications
6 Learn of fundamental principles of nanotechnology and tissue engineering with their application to bioengineering

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Definition and History of Bioengineering, Branches
2 Cell Content, Basic Construction and Advanced Architecture of the cell
3 Basic topics with bioengineering aspect: Cell and Protein
4 Basic topics with bioengineering aspect: Genetic Engineering, Molecular Cloning
5 Basic topics with bioengineering aspect: Systems in body
6 Drug Delivery and Nanotechnology
7 Basic topics with bioengineering aspect: Communication in body, Signal Transduction Pathways and Endocrine Regulation of Communication
8 Proteomics: Enzyme: Structure, Function, Kinetics, and Engineering Aspects
9 Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials
10 Bioprocessing
11 Bioinstrumentation
12 Metabolic engineering
13 Nanomaterials for biotechnological applications
14 Bioinformatics

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
C1 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 2 5 3 4
C2 4 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 4 5 4 4
C3 4 3 5 3 5 5 4 3 2 5 3 5
C4 4 3 5 3 5 4 4 3 2 5 2 5
C5 4 3 4 3 5 4 4 3 2 5 2 5
C6 3 5 5 3 4 5 4 3 3 5 2 5

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

  
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