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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
05471110 Introduction to Biomechanics 4 Autumn 7 3+0+0 3 6
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
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-230 [email protected] 7606
Course Content
Biyomekaniğe giriş¸. İnsan hareketinin analizi için kinetik ve kinematik. Kemik büyümesi ve gelişiminin biyomekaniği. İskelet eklemlerinin biyomekaniği, Artiküler kartilaj biyomekaniği, İskelet kas sisteminin biyomekaniği. Tendon ve Ligament biyomekaniği, Üst ekstremite kemiklerinin biyomekaniği, Alt ekstremite kemiklerinin biyomekaniği, Omurga biyomekaniği. İnsan hareketinin lineer ve ac¸ısal kinetiği ve kinematiği. İnsan hareketi ve denge. Akışkan ortamda insan hareketi.
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
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 Adequate knowledge of mathematics, science and mechanical engineering disciplines; Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in solving complex engineering problems. 3
P2 Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Learns the methods that can be used to solve equilibrium and motion problems P.1.31 1
O2 Makes static, dynamic and strength analysis of mechanical systems P.2.14 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
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 Biomechanics of Tendon and Ligament
8 Mid-term
9 Biomechanics of upper extremity
10 Biomechanics of lower extremity
11 Biomechanics of Spine
12 Linear and angular kinetics and kinematics of human motion.
13 Human movement and balance.
14 Human movement and balance.
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 - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 0 0 0
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 0
Total Work Load / 30 0
Course ECTS Credits: 0
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P2
O1 Learns the methods that can be used to solve equilibrium and motion problems 3 -
O2 Makes static, dynamic and strength analysis of mechanical systems - 5