Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biomechanics
Course Code: FİZ402
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

It is aimed to examine biological systems using the basic principles of mechanics.

Course Content

Static forces, biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system, flexibility and durability of materials, fluids, heat and kinetic theory, biomechanical applications, biomechanical measurement and observation methods

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Students explain basic concepts of biomechanics.
2.Students explain the applications of mechanics in the skeletal muscle system.
3.Students explain the functioning of living structures in terms of mechanics.
4.Students explain the movement of fluids.
5.Students explain heat and kinetic theory.
6.Students explain biomechanical measurement methods.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Physics in Biology and Medical Scince (Paul Davidovits)
2.Biomedical Physics (Gürbüz Çelebi)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic concepts in biomechanics
Week 2 - Theoretical
Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System - Friction
Week 3 - Theoretical
Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System - Translational Movement
Week 4 - Theoretical
Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System - Angular Movement
Week 5 - Theoretical
Flexibility and Durability of Substances
Week 6 - Theoretical
Flight of the Fly
Week 7 - Theoretical
Fluids
Week 8 - Theoretical
Movement of Fluids (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Movement of Fluids
Week 10 - Theoretical
Heat and Kinetic Theory
Week 11 - Theoretical
Heat and Kinetic Theory
Week 12 - Theoretical
Waves and Sound
Week 13 - Theoretical
Biomechanical applications
Week 14 - Theoretical
Biomechanical measurement devices and methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment1224
Midterm Examination119221
Final Examination135237
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)104
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
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2
1
1
1
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4
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5
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1
1
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OÇ-6
4
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4
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2
4
2
2
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026