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Course Description Course Name : Cell and tissue biophysics-2 Course Code : BFZ-502 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. İSMAİL GÜNAY Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the differences between structures of muscle types learns the types of neuromuscular junction learns the properties of motor unit potantials can explain the change of MUP parameters due to physical factors can comment on the structure of muscles considering the properties of MPU explains the relationship between bone structure and bone strength Lists piezoelectrical properties of a bone explains the effect of electric application on bone recovery Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : to learn mechanic and electric properties of muscles and bones Course Contents : Muscle types, Structure of skeletal muscle, molecular structure of skeletal muscle, sliding filament theory, isometric and isotonic contraction of muscle, Hill´s equation, neuromuscular junction, muscle action potential, motor unit and properties, motor unit territory and innervation zone, motor unit action potential, factors that determine the MUP parameters, mechanical properties of bones, piezoelectricity, homework1,2,3 Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom and laboratory   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Muscle types reads the related chapter beforehand Lecture, class discussion, problem solving, open textbook tests, take home tests 2 structure of skeletal muscle reads the related chapter beforehand Lecture, class discussion, problem solving, open textbook tests, take home tests 3 Molecular structure of skeletal muscles reads the related chapter beforehand Lecture, class discussion, problem solving, open textbook tests, take home tests 4 Muscle contraction and sliding filament theory reads the related chapter beforehand Lecture, class discussion, problem solving, open textbook tests, take home tests 5 Isometric and isotonic contractions reads the related chapter beforehand Lecture, class discussion, problem solving, open textbook tests, take home tests 6 Hill´s equation reads the related chapter beforehand Lecture, class discussion, problem solving, open textbook tests, take home tests 7 Muscle contraction and heat production reads the related chapter beforehand Lecture, class discussion, problem solving, open textbook tests, take home tests 8 Homework1 studies books and does literature review lecturing and practice by the student and class discussion 9 Neuromuscular junction, Muscle action potential reads the related chapter beforehand Lecture, class discussion, problem solving, open textbook tests, take home tests 10 Homework2 reviews books and literature lecturing and practice by the student and class discussion 11 Motor unit territory, innervation zone, properties of motor unit reads the related chapter beforehand Lecture, class discussion, problem solving, open textbook tests, take home tests 12 Homework3 reviews books and literature lecturing and practice by the student and class discussion 13 Factors that determine the MUP parameters reads the related chapter beforehand Lecture, class discussion, problem solving, open textbook tests, take home tests 14 Mechanical properties of bones reads the related chapter beforehand Lecture, class discussion, problem solving, open textbook tests, take home tests 15 Piezoelectricity reads the related chapter beforehand Lecture, class discussion, problem solving, open textbook tests, take home tests 16/17 Final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Lecture notes  Problems and exercise-2  Biophysics textbook, Ferit pehlivan  Textbook of Physiology Vol 1, Patton-Fuchs-Hille-Scvher-Steiner  Medical Physics Vol 3, AC Damask, CE Swenberg Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 75     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 25 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Students do an experiment on their own 1 2 Students have analytic notion mechanism related to the field, they are able to have access to reliable knowledge, they are able to design and write a research project , they study depending on ethical values 2 3 Students are able to systematically impart the theoretical knowledge that is being investigated to the audience effectively and transfer it to public 2 4 Students are able to report the results of a research 3 5 Students are able to interpret the findings of a research 3 6 Students have scientific consideration related to the profession 2 7 Students do an experimental setup in the laboratory and study on it 3 8 Students plan an experimental research 1 9 Students get basic knowledge of the specialiity 5 10 Students prepare a project proposal by themselves 1 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 10 30     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 138 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52 ECTS Credit: 6