Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biomechanic of Locomotor Apparatus
Course Code: VAN636
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The purpose of this course is to obtain general information about the biomechanical testing and evaluation methods in the animals locomotor system

Course Content

The purpose of this course is to obtain general information about the biomechanical testing and evaluation methods in the animals locomotor system

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Functional anatomy of the organs and tissues of the locomotor system
2.General information about the biomechanical testing and evaluation methods
3. to be able to know the literature in the field of biomechanics
4. to have knowledge about biomechanical devices
5. know preparation procedures in biomechanical applications
Recommended or Required Reading
1.ÖCAL, M.K., ERDEN, H., ÖĞÜT, İ., KARA, M.E “Anatomy of the Domestic Animals (General-Skin-Forelimb)." Adnan Menderes University Press No: 5 (1998)
2.ÖCAL, M.K., ÖĞÜT, İ., KARA, M.E “Anatomy of the Domestic Animals (Trunk)." Adnan Menderes University Press No: 11 (1999)
3.DURSUN, N “Veterinary Anatomy I” Medisan Press (1996)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General features of locomotor system
Week 1 - Practice
Examination of resources
Week 2 - Theoretical
Bone types and functional properties
Week 2 - Practice
Application on skeleton
Week 3 - Theoretical
Types of joints and functional properties
Week 3 - Practice
Application on skeleton
Week 4 - Theoretical
Functional properties of muscles
Week 4 - Practice
Application on skeleton
Week 5 - Theoretical
Basic concepts in biomechanics
Week 5 - Practice
Interpretation of force-strain and strain-strain curves
Week 6 - Theoretical
Preparation of materials for biomechanical tests
Week 6 - Practice
Sample preparation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Preparation of materials for biomechanical tests
Week 7 - Practice
Sample preparation
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Topic repetition (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
General information about biomechanical testing methods of bones
Week 9 - Practice
Introduction of mechanical test devices, discussion of mechanical test methods in literature and literature
Week 10 - Theoretical
General information about biomechanical testing methods in muscles, tendons and joints
Week 10 - Practice
Introduction of mechanical test devices, discussion of mechanical test methods in literature and literature
Week 11 - Theoretical
Gait and some other movement evaluation methods
Week 11 - Practice
Discussion of motion evaluation methods in visual sources
Week 12 - Theoretical
Biomechanical simulations in computer environment
Week 12 - Practice
Demonstration of laboratory applications
Week 13 - Theoretical
Biomechanical simulations in computer environment
Week 13 - Practice
Demonstration of laboratory applications
Week 14 - Theoretical
Literature discussion
Week 14 - Practice
Demonstration of laboratory applications
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory201428
Lecture - Practice301442
Midterm Examination119120
Final Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
4
4
4
4
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