BMM003 Neuron and Biological Networks

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code BMM003
Name Neuron and Biological Networks
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA GÜVEN


Course Goal

Have to basic knowledge about the neuron and neuron network

Course Content

The contents of this course are the Basic structural and electrical properties of the biological neuron membranes, electrodiffusion and the resting potential. Organization and structure of the nervous system. Neuron types, synaptic connections and neural pathways and networking in the nervous system. Reflex arcs. Receptor types. Processing nerve impulses. Learning in the human brain. Comparison of electronic/artificial neural networks with biological neural systems.

Course Precondition

No precondition

Resources

"J.D. Enderle, S.M. Blanchard, J.D.Bronzino, “Introduction to Biomedical Engineering”, Wiley, 2008. " J. Aston, “Principles of Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurement”, Merrill Publishing Company, 1990. J.G. Webster, “Medical Instrumentation Application and Design”, John Wiley Sons, 2010 Lecture Notes Valerie Scanlon, Tina Sanders, “Essentials of anatomy and physiology”, 5.edition, 2007. Guyton physiology

Notes

Lecture Note


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Gives basic information about the the biological neuron and neuron network
LO02 Defines the neurons in the body.
LO03 Defines the neuron networks.
LO04 Explains the synaptic conduction.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to solve scientific problems encountered in the field of medicine and medical technologies by applying current and advanced technical approaches of mathematics, science and engineering sciences. 5
PLO02 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği To have a knowledge of the literature related to a sub-discipline of biomedical engineering, to define and model current problems. 4
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Ability to analyze data, design and conduct experiments, and interpret results 3
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Developing researched contemporary techniques and computational tools for engineering applications 2
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı To be able to analyze and design a process in line with a defined target 5
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Conducting scientific studies with a medical doctor from an engineering perspective. 4
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Expressing own findings orally and in writing, clearly and concisely.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği To be able to improve oneself by embracing the importance of lifelong learning and by following the developments in science-technology and contemporary issues.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Ability to act independently, set priorities and creativity.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Being aware of national and international contemporary scientific and social problems in the field of Biomedical Engineering.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik To be able to evaluate the contribution of engineering solutions to problems in medicine, medical technologies and health in a global and social context.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Neuron cells Reading the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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2 Anatomy of cental and peripheric nervous system Reading the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 Physiology of cental and peripheric nervous system Reading the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 Ionic basis of cell potentials on the neuron Reading the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Action potentials on the neurons and axons Reading the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 Synaptic conduction Reading the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 Compound action potentials Reading the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-Term Exam Working from course resources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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9 Neuron types in the central and peripheric nervous system Reading the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Connections of neurons Reading the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Neuron groups in the peripheric nervous system Reading the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 Neuron groups in the central nervous system Reading the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 Neuron and receptors Reading the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Decision-making process in the neurons Reading the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 Electroencephalography Reading the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Term Exams Working from course resources. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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17 Term Exams .Working from course resources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS