Mechanical Engineering Graduate With Thesis
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Mechanical Engineering Graduate With Thesis
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Mechanical Engineering Graduate With Thesis
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83311171 | Fundamentals of Biomechanics | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 7,5 | 7,5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Master's (Second Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 7 / QF-EHEA: Level 2 / EQF-LLL: Level 7) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Mustafa ÖZKAYA |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Mustafa ÖZKAYA | A-234 | [email protected] | 7606 |
Course Content
Introduction to biomechanics. Kinetics and kinematics for the analysis of human movement. Biomechanics of bone growth and development. Biomechanics of skeletal joints, Biomechanics of articular cartilage, Biomechanics of the skeletal muscle system. Tendon and ligament biomechanics, Biomechanics of upper extremity bones, Biomechanics of lower extremity bones, Spinal biomechanics. Linear and angular kinetics and kinematics of human motion. Human motion and balance. Human motion in fluid environments.
Objectives of the Course
To learn the basic principles of Biomechanics. To apply biomechanical principles in the human musculoskeletal system and to have an idea about the mechanics of human movement.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to biomechanics. |
| 2 | Kinetic and kinematics for the analysis of human motion. |
| 3 | Biomechanics of bone growth and development. |
| 4 | Biomechanics of human skeletal articulations |
| 5 | Biomechanics of Articular cartilage |
| 6 | Biomechanics of skeletal muscles. |
| 7 | General repetition and question solving |
| 8 | Biomechanics of Tendon and Ligament |
| 9 | Biomechanics of upper extremity |
| 10 | Biomechanics of lower extremity |
| 11 | Biomechanics of Spine |
| 12 | Biomechanics of Spine |
| 13 | Discussions on the project |
| 14 | Project presentations |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Susan J Hall, Basic Biomechanics, Sixth Edition, 2012, McGraw-Hill |
| Susan J Hall, Basic Biomechanics, Sixth Edition, 2012, McGraw-Hill, | |
| Susan J Hall, Basic Biomechanics, Sixth Edition, 2012, McGraw-Hill, | |
| Susan J Hall, Basic Biomechanics, Sixth Edition, 2012, McGraw-Hill, | |
| Susan J Hall, Basic Biomechanics, Sixth Edition, 2012, McGraw-Hill, |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Midterms | 1 | 35 | 35 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 227 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,57 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||