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Biomedical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Program

Academic Unit Presenting the ProgramBiomedical Engineering
Program DirectorHead of Department: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Betül Taşdelen btasdelen@nku.edu.tr ECTS Coordinator: Assist. Prof. Dr. Sarkis Sözkes ssozkes@nku.edu.tr
Program TypeBachelor's Degree Program
Level of Degree EarnedUndergraduate(Bachelors Degree)
Degree EarnedA Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering is awarded upon successful completion of an eight-semester programme of study, the formal name for the degree being ‘Biomedical Engineer’.
Education TypeTam zamanlı.
Registration Acceptance ConditionsThose who have successfully completed their secondary education are eligible.
Recognition of Prior LearningThe process of recognition of prior education by Turkish higher education institutions is still in its incipient stage. Likewise, the recognition of prior education has neither been started nor implemented by all departments at Namik Kemal University. However, a proficiency exam is held at the beginning of each academic year regarding the compulsory Foreign Language Course which is to be offered in the curriculum of all departments. The students who have embarked on a self-learning period or acquired necessary skills in the course are eligible to enter this exam. Those who have successfully passed the exam are eligible not to take the course.
Degree Requirements and Rules The students studying in this undergraduate program are required to have a Cumulative Grade Points Average (Cum.GPA) of not less than 2.00/4.00 and have completed all the courses with at least a letter grade of DD/S in the program in order to graduate. The minimum number of ECTS credits required for graduation is 240. It is also mandatory for the students to complete their compulsory internship in a specified duration and quality.
Program ProfileBiomedical engineering is an engineering discipline which conducts studies in all fields related with human health. In this manner, development, test, maintenance and repair of all types of diagnostic and therapeutic devices, tools and methods; planning, regulation and certification of health institutions are the priority working areas of biomedical engineers.
Occupational Profiles of GraduatesThe graduates of the department can work at private sector and public health institutions and under ministry and city health directorships.
Access To Upper DegreeUpon successful completion of their undergraduate programme of study, the students are encouraged to embark on advanced academic studies on the graduate level (master’s and doctoral) on condition of having received the required score in ALES exam and possessing sufficient knowledge of English or another foreign language.
Exams, Assessment and Grading

Students will take a minimum of one midterm examination. In addition to midterms, they will be assigned projects and homeworks whose deadlines will be specified at the beginning of the semester. At the end of each semester, the students are required to take a final examination. The course content, the requirements (midterm, project, assignment and final examination) and their contribution to the final grade is specified on the website. Student regulations and the final examination dates are determined by the university and final examinations take place as announced. The students are graded according to their midterm, project, assignment and final examination results.

The passing grade at Namık Kemal University is 60 out of 100. However, the grade of the final examination or the retake should be a minimum of 50. Exams are evaluated on a scale of 100. The final grade of a course is the sum total of %30 of the midterm grade and %70 of the final or the retake examination grades. However, the calculation of the final grade of a course can be determined and announced at the beginning of the semester by the Faculty/College Council as the sum total of ranging between %30 – %50 of the midterm examination and %50 – %70 of the final examination as long as the addition equals to a scale of 100. As a result of the calculation, if the value after the decimal is less than five, the grade is finalized by lowering it to the decimal value; if more than five, upgrading it to the next decimal value.

The regulations can be found on http://oidb.nku.edu.tr/yonetmenlik/2011eos.pdf.

Final and retake grades are submitted to the Student Affairs along with the evaluation criteria. The grades are announced on the student information system.

 

 

 Grades

 

The grading system to evaluate the student performance is signified by the values in the chart below. For each course students are graded by letters. Letter grades, coefficients and ratios are as follows:

 

Grade

Letter Grade

Local Grade

Status

90-100

AA

4.00

Pass

80-89

BA

3.50

Pass

70-79

BB

3.00

Pass

65-69

CB

2.50

Pass

60-64

CC

2.25

Pass

50-59

DD

2.00

Fail

30-49

FD

1.00

Fail

0-29

FF

0.00

Fail

 

Students are required to retake the courses from which they received DD, FD or FF during the first oncoming semester in which these courses are offered.

Successful Students

Students who complete their associate or undergraduate degree with a grade point average of 3.00 – 3.49 graduate as honor students; 3.50 and above as high honor students. 

Graduation Requirements
Teaching Methods

Teaching methods are determined so as to improve skills, such as teaching-learning strategies, self-discipline, life-long learning, observation, sharing knowledge, presentation, critical thinking, teamwork, effective use of informatics.

Moreover, the choice of teaching methods pays heed to supporting students with different skills. The teaching methods used in the program are listed below*: 

TEACHING METHODS*

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

MEANS

Course

Listening and interpretation

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Discussion Course

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Special Support / Structural Examples

Special skills planned beforehand

 

Playing a Role / Drama

Special skills planned beforehand

Standard classroom technologies, special equipment

Problem Solving

Special skills planned beforehand

 

Case Study

Special skills planned beforehand

 

Brainstorming

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Small Group Discussion

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Presentation

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling

Real or virtual environment suitable for observation

Simulation

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, informatics skills

Real or virtual environment suitable for observation

Seminar

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, listening and interpretation, management skills

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment

Group Study

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, critical thinking, question development, management skills, team work

 

Field / Land Study

Observation / situation handling, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading

 

Laboratory

Observation/situation handling, informatics, management skills, team work

Special equipment

Homework

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, Informatics

Internet database, library database, e-mail

Oral Exam

 

 

Survey and Questionnaire Study

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading

 

Panel

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment

Guest Speaker

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment

Student Club Activity / Projects

Observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, management skills, special skills planned beforehand

 

*One or more of the listed methods can be used depending on the specificity of the course. 

Program Outcomes

1-A. Sufficient knowledge of subjects specific to mathematics, science and Biomedical engineering discipline; the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas to solve complex engineering problems specific to the Biomedical engineering field.
2-B. Ability to define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems related to the field of Biomedical engineering; the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3-C. The ability to design a complex system, process or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for these purposes.
4-D. Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools required for analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Biomedical engineering applications; the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5-E. Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to investigate complex problems or discipline-specific research topics encountered in the field of Biomedical engineering.
6-F. Ability to work effectively as a team member in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams, ability to work individually.
7-G. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; Knowledge of at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8-H. Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to constantly renew himself or herself.
9-I. Information about compliance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10-J. Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management and change management in the field of Biomedical engineering; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; information about sustainable development.
11-K. Information about global and social effects of Biomedical engineering applications on health, environment and safety and current problems in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of Biomedical engineering solutions.

Curriculum

Biomedical Engineering


1st Class

2023-2024 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
MAT111 Calculus I 3 1 6
YDİ109 Foreign Language I(English) 3 0 3
TBT003 Fundamentals of Information Technologies 2 1 5
BMMB101 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering 2 0 4
LIC001 Linear Algebra 3 1 5
FZK107 Physics I 3 1 5
TDİ101 Turkish Language I 2 0 2
Total ECTS: 30

2023-2024 Spring Term
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
MAT112 Calculus II 3 1 6
BMB102 Computer Programming 3 2 6
YDİ110 Foreign Language II(English) 3 0 3
KMY001 General Chemistry 3 2 6
FZK108 Physics II 3 1 5
TDİ102 Turkish Language II 2 0 2
Elective BİYOMEDİKAL BAHAR SOSYAL SEÇMELİ(23)() 2
AKİ001 Academic English 2 0 2
KRYP01 Career Planning 1 0 2
Total ECTS: 30
Total ECTS(Year): 60
2nd Class

2023-2024 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
BMMB201 Biological and Medical Physics 3 1 6
BMMB205 Computer Methods in Biomedical Engineering 0 2 4
DFD001 Differential Equations 3 1 5
DFD001 Differential Equations 3 1 5
SYA001 Numerical Analysis 2 1 5
BMMB203 Organic Chemistry 3 1 6
ATİ101 Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution I 2 0 2
YD 001 Reading and Speaking in Foreing Language 3 0 2
Total ECTS: 35

2023-2024 Spring Term
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
BMMB206 Biomaterials 3 2 6
BMMB204 Biomechanics 3 1 5
BMMBL210 Electric Circuits Laboratory 0 2 3
BMMB208 Fundamentals of Electrical Circuits 3 0 5
ÇSTJ201 Internship I 0 2 3
BMMB210 Physiology 3 0 4
ATİ102 Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution II 2 0 2
LMİ103 Professional English I 2 0 2
Total ECTS: 30
Total ECTS(Year): 65
3rd Class

2023-2024 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
BMMB301 Biomedical Electronics I 3 0 5
BMMBL303 Biomedical Electronics Laboratory I 0 2 3
BMMB308 Biomedical Instrumentation Laboratory 0 2 3
BMMB309 Electromagnetic Fields Theory 3 0 5
BMMB309 Electromagnetic Fields Theory 3 0 5
BMMB307 Probability Theory 3 0 5
LMİ104 Professional English II 2 0 2
BMMB305 Signals and Systems 3 0 5
Elective 3.SINIF SEÇMELİ DERSLER() 5
BMMS310 Bionano Materials 3 0 5
BMMS306 Laboratory Techniques and Chemical Analysis 3 0 5
BMMS307 Orthopedic and Dental Materials 3 0 5
Total ECTS: 38

2023-2024 Spring Term
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
BMMB302 Biomedical Electronics I 3 0 5
BMMBL304 Biomedical Electronics Laboratory II 0 2 3
BMMB306 Biomedical Instrumentation 3 0 5
BMMB308 Biomedical Instrumentation Laboratory 0 2 3
BMMB310 Biomedical Sensors and Transducers 3 0 5
YD 002 Business English 2 0 2
ÇSTJ302 Internship II 0 0 2
Elective SEÇMELİ(22)() 5
BMMS316 Biostatistics 3 0 5
BMMS308 Prosthesis and Artificial Organs 3 0 5
Total ECTS: 30
Total ECTS(Year): 68
4th Class

2023-2024 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
MKSB438 Automobile Body Structural Design 3 0 5
BMMB499 Final Work I 0 4 5
BMMB403 Medical Ethics and Responsibility 2 0 3
BMMB401 Medical Imaging 3 2 5
İSGL101 Work Health and Safety at Work I 2 0 2
Elective BİYOMEDİKAL SEÇMELİ GÜZ(19)() 10
BMMS 404 Biomedical Signal Processing 3 0 5
BMMS 404 Biomedical Signal Processing 3 0 5
EHMS405 Microprocessor Based System Design 3 0 5
BMMS427 The Radiopharmaceutics for Use in Diagnosis and Therapeutics. 3 0 5
Elective SOSYAL SEÇİMLİK DERSLER(20)() 2
SGS004 Basic Management Skills for Engineers 2 0 2
Total ECTS: 32

2023-2024 Spring Term
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
BMMB 402 Clinical Problem Formulation 3 0 5
BMMB494 Graduation Project II 0 6 8
İSGL102 Work Health and Safety at Work II 2 0 2
Elective SEÇMELİ (23)() 20
BMMS 416 Biomedical Maintenance, Repair and Calibration 3 0 5
EHMS419 Industrial Electronics 3 0 5
BMMS 418 Medical Image Processing 3 0 5
BMMS 426 Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering 3 0 5
BMMS 411 Tissue Engineering 3 0 5
ÇİME401 Vocational Education in Business 5 0 15
Total ECTS: 35
Total ECTS(Year): 67

Matrix of Course - Program Outcomes

MAT111 Calculus I
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TBT003 Fundamentals of Information Technologies
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BMMB101 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
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LIC001 Linear Algebra
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FZK107 Physics I
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BMB102 Computer Programming
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YDİ110 Foreign Language II(English)
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KMY001 General Chemistry
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FZK108 Physics II
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TDİ102 Turkish Language II
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AKİ001 Academic English
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KRYP01 Career Planning
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BMMB201 Biological and Medical Physics
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BMMB205 Computer Methods in Biomedical Engineering
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SYA001 Numerical Analysis
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BMMB203 Organic Chemistry
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ATİ101 Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution I
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YD 001 Reading and Speaking in Foreing Language
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BMMB206 Biomaterials
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BMMB204 Biomechanics
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BMMBL210 Electric Circuits Laboratory
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BMMB208 Fundamentals of Electrical Circuits
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ÇSTJ201 Internship I
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BMMB210 Physiology
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ATİ102 Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution II
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LMİ103 Professional English I
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BMMB301 Biomedical Electronics I
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BMMBL303 Biomedical Electronics Laboratory I
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BMMB308 Biomedical Instrumentation Laboratory
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BMMB309 Electromagnetic Fields Theory
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BMMB309 Electromagnetic Fields Theory
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BMMB307 Probability Theory
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LMİ104 Professional English II
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BMMB305 Signals and Systems
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BMMS310 Bionano Materials
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BMMS306 Laboratory Techniques and Chemical Analysis
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BMMS307 Orthopedic and Dental Materials
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BMMB302 Biomedical Electronics I
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BMMBL304 Biomedical Electronics Laboratory II
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BMMB306 Biomedical Instrumentation
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BMMB308 Biomedical Instrumentation Laboratory
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BMMB310 Biomedical Sensors and Transducers
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YD 002 Business English
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ÇSTJ302 Internship II
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BMMS316 Biostatistics
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BMMS308 Prosthesis and Artificial Organs
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MKSB438 Automobile Body Structural Design
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BMMB499 Final Work I
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BMMB403 Medical Ethics and Responsibility
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BMMB401 Medical Imaging
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BMMS 404 Biomedical Signal Processing
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BMMS 404 Biomedical Signal Processing
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EHMS405 Microprocessor Based System Design
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BMMS427 The Radiopharmaceutics for Use in Diagnosis and Therapeutics.
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SGS004 Basic Management Skills for Engineers
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BMMB 402 Clinical Problem Formulation
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BMMB494 Graduation Project II
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BMMS 416 Biomedical Maintenance, Repair and Calibration
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EHMS419 Industrial Electronics
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BMMS 418 Medical Image Processing
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BMMS 426 Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering
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BMMS 411 Tissue Engineering
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ÇİME401 Vocational Education in Business
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