Information Package / Course Catalogue
In Dialysis Biomedical Technology
Course Code: DY108
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Learning the definition and clinical applications of medical technologies is aimed in this course. Also artificial kidney studies will be discussed.

Course Content

Definition of biomedical technology and fields of use, electrostatic and electric current: general concepts bioelectric application: properties of electric current and biological effects, types of bioelectric application instruments,Hemo-dialysis and artificial kidney studies.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Nejla BİÇER
Learning Outcomes
1.Understanding the definition and field of use of Biomedical technologies
2.Differentiate the general concepts of Electrostatic and electric current
3.Getting information about Hemo-dialysis and artificial kidney studies
4.Learning the amplification and analysis of bioelectric signal
5.Learning bioelectrical application tools
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Prof. Dr. Gürbüz ÇELEBİ,Biomedical Physics, Peace Press, İzmir, 2008.
2.Lecture Notes
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of biomedical technology and fields of use
Week 2 - Theoretical
Electrostatic and electric current: General concepts
Week 3 - Theoretical
Electrostatic and electric current: capacitance, capacitor, current intensity, current density, conductance, dielectric constant, electric potential and resistance
Week 4 - Theoretical
Magnetism: Magnetic field and properties; diamagnetic, paramagnetic and ferromagnetic
Week 5 - Theoretical
Electrical measuring and monitoring instruments: general properties
Week 6 - Theoretical
Biological signals: properties, types, records
Week 7 - Theoretical
Electrodes and transducers: properties and types
Week 8 - Theoretical
Amplification and analysis of biological signals
Week 9 - Theoretical
Bioelectric application: properties of electric current and biological effects, types of bioelectric application instruments
Week 10 - Theoretical
Bioelectric applications: Iontophoresis, TENS, Stimulators, Electro-narcosis, defibrillator, pacemaker, short wave diathermia, electro surgery
Week 11 - Theoretical
The dangers and prevention of electrical energies: shock and safety
Week 12 - Theoretical
Properties of biomolecules and ways of detection
Week 13 - Theoretical
Biomolecules detection in clinic: Chromatography, centrifuge, electrophoresis etc.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Hemo-dialysis and artificial kidney studies
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Individual Work140228
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1314
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)78
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
OÇ-1
5
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
5
3
4
4
4
OÇ-3
5
5
4
4
4
OÇ-4
5
5
4
4
4
OÇ-5
5
5
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026