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Course Description Course Name : Biophysical basic tehniques and methods Course Code : BFZ-522 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 : Knows basic biophysical measurement methods Knows the devices and methods showing biophysical signals Knows the devices and methods recording biophysical signals selects the proper transducers can setup experimental electrical recording and monitoring systems applies required strength and form of electrical and magnetic field to experimental animals Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : to teach essential biophysical measurement methods Course Contents : Electrical measurement devices, oscilloscope, recorder, oscillograph, plotter, PH-meter, conductivity meter, Strain gauge and transducers, isotonic-isometric-axotonic transducer, Temperature, pressure and other transducers, Electronic and magnetic stimulators, Mechanical plantar test system, Thermal plantar test system, Homework-1,2,3,4, Microelectrode, Magnetic field sources Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom, laboratuory   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Electrical measurement devices : AVOmeter (ampermeter, voltmeter,ohmmeter) reads the related chapter beforehand Lecture,class discussion, problem solving, open textbook tests, take home tests 2 oscilloscope reads the related chapter beforehand Lecture,class discussion, problem solving, open textbook tests, take home tests 3 recorder, oscillograph, plotter reads the related chapter beforehand Lecture,class discussion, problem solving, open textbook tests, take home tests 4 PH-meter, conductivity meter reads the related chapter beforehand Lecture,class discussion, problem solving, open textbook tests, take home tests 5 Strain gauge and transducers, isotonic-isometric-axotonic transducer reads the related chapter beforehand Lecture,class discussion, problem solving, open textbook tests, take home tests 6 Temperaure, pressure and other transducers reads the related chapter beforehand Lecture,class discussion, problem solving, open textbook tests, take home tests 7 Electronic and magnetic stimulators reads the related chapter beforehand Lecture by teacher, class discussion, recitation, open textbook tests, take home tests 8 Mechanical plantar test system reads the related chapter beforehand Lecture,class discussion, problem solving, open textbook tests, take home tests 9 Thermal plantar test system reads the related chapter beforehand Lecture,class discussion, problem solving, open textbook tests, take home tests 10 Homework-1 literature review, self-study Lecture, question and answer, discussion 11 Homework-2 literature review, self-study Lecture, question and answer, discussion 12 Homework-3 literature review, self-study Lecture, question and answer, discussion 13 Homework-4 literature review, self-study Lecture, question and answer, discussion 14 Microelectrode reads the related chapter beforehand Lecture,class discussion, problem solving, open textbook tests, take home tests 15 Magnetic field sources reads the related chapter beforehand Lecture,class discussion, problem solving, open textbook tests, take home tests 16/17 Final exam oral and written exam, practice   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Electric and electronic for scientist  Biomedical instrumentation and measurements, Carol Weibell, Lianne Pfeiffer  Bioelektronic measurements, Dean A. DeMarre, David Michaels-Prentice Hall  Biophysical measurements, Peter Strong 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 4 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 3 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 3 7 Students do an experimental setup in the laboratory and study on it 5 8 Students plan an experimental research 2 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) 28 2 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 10 40     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 142 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.68 ECTS Credit: 6