Mechatronics Engineering (English) Preview
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course General Introduction Information

Course Code:

MCH476

Course Name:

Medical Mechatronics

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Course Requirement:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Area Ellective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Ar.Gör. YUSUF COŞKUN

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Purpose and Content

Course Objectives:

Medical Device Design and Development:

To enable students to understand the design and development processes of medical devices.
To teach engineering principles and techniques used in this process.
To integrate biomechanics and biomaterials knowledge into medical device design.
Medical Applications of Mechatronic Systems:

To teach how mechatronic systems are used in the health sector.
Focusing on examples such as robotic surgical systems, prostheses, medical imaging devices.
To examine the role of sensors, actuators and control systems in medical applications.
Patient Safety and Regulations:

Emphasize the importance of patient safety in medical devices.
To teach the legal and ethical regulations related to the production and use of medical devices.
To understand the requirements of regulatory agencies such as ISO standards and FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
New Technologies and Innovative Solutions:

Provide knowledge about new technologies and innovative solutions in the field of medical mechatronics.
Demonstrate how advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and telemedicine are used in medical applications.
To develop students' innovative thinking and problem solving skills.
Practical Skills and Applications:

To enable students to gain practical experience through laboratory work and projects.
To develop skills in developing and testing medical device prototypes.
To realize projects by combining knowledge of biomedical engineering, electronics, mechanics and software engineering with a multidisciplinary approach.
Research and Development (R&D) Competencies:

To develop students' competencies to conduct research and generate new knowledge in the field of medical mechatronics.
To gain the ability to contribute to academic and industrial research projects.
To strengthen their ability to scan scientific literature, analyze data and report results.
Communication and Teamwork:

To develop students' effective communication and teamwork skills through projects and presentations.
To gain experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
To gain the ability to present technical information and findings effectively.

Course Content:

Week 1: Introduction and Basic Concepts
Topic:
What is medical mechatronics?
History and importance
Mechatronics applications in health sector
Application
General introduction and sample applications
Week 2: Biomechanics and Biomaterials
Topic:
Principles of biomechanics
Biomaterials and biocompatibility
Implants and prostheses
Application:
Biomechanical simulations and materials testing
Week 3 Sensors and Actuators
Topic:
Medical sensors: Types and principles of operation
Actuators: Types and applications
Sensor and actuator integration
Application
Basic sensor and actuator experiments
Week 4 Medical Imaging Systems
Topic:
Medical imaging technologies: X-ray, MRI, CT, ultrasound
Image processing techniques
Clinical applications
Application:
Image processing software and simulations
Week 5 Robotic Surgical Systems
Topic:
Structure and function of robotic surgical systems
Examples such as the da Vinci surgical system
Precision and control in robotic surgery
Application
Robotic surgery simulations
Week 6 Wearable Medical Devices
Topic:
Wearable technologies and health monitors
Design and application areas
Data collection and analysis
Application
Wearable device prototyping and testing
Week 7 Medical Software and Applications
Subject:
Development and applications of medical software
Use of artificial intelligence and machine learning
Data security and patient privacy
Application
Developing simple medical software applications
Week 8 Patient Monitoring Systems
Topic:
Structure and functioning of patient monitoring systems
Real-time data collection and analysis
Telemedicine applications
Application
Patient monitoring system prototype study
Week 9 Prostheses and Bionic Devices
Subject:
Prosthetic and bionic device design
Control systems and user interfaces
Clinical applications and case studies
Application
Simple prosthetic and bionic device design
Week 10 Rehabilitation Engineering
Topic:
Rehabilitation robots and devices
Exercise and therapy systems
Clinical practice and patient feedback
Application
Application studies related to rehabilitation devices
Week 11: Regulations and Standards of Medical Devices
Subject:
Regulations and standards in medical devices
FDA and CE marking
Clinical trials and certification processes
Application:
Examples of device development in compliance with regulations and standards
Week 12: Power Supplies and Energy Management
Topic:
Power supplies in medical devices: Batteries and energy harvesting
Energy efficiency and management
Wireless energy transfer
Application:
Power supplies and energy management applications
Week 13: Innovative Medical Technologies
Topic:
3D printing and bioprinters
Nanotechnology and biosensors
Medical technologies of the future
Implementation
Innovative technology prototyping
Week 14: Project Studies and Applications
Topic:
Project planning and development processes
Teamwork and communication
Project reporting and presentation techniques
Implementation
Working on and developing student projects
projects and applications

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Fundamentals of Medical Mechatronics: Understand the basic concepts and principles of medical mechatronics. To be able to apply the principles of mechatronics engineering to medical applications. Biomechanics and Biomaterials Knowledge: To have knowledge about the principles of biomechanics and properties of biomaterials. Understand the mechanical behavior of biological tissues. Medical Sensors and Actuators: Understand the working principles and applications of medical sensors. Understand the use of actuators in medical devices. Medical Imaging Systems: To learn the working principles and applications of medical imaging systems. To understand the role of imaging devices in medical diagnosis and treatment. Robotic Surgery and Other Medical Robotic Applications: To understand the structure and working principles of robotic surgical systems. To learn other uses of robotic technology in medical applications. Wearable Technologies and Medical Devices: Understand the design and development processes of wearable medical devices. To learn the use of wearable technologies for health monitoring and diagnostics. Medical Software and Data Analysis: Understand medical software and data analysis techniques. To gain competence in the analysis and interpretation of medical data. Patient Safety and Regulations: To understand the importance of patient safety in the design and use of medical devices. To understand the regulations and standards of medical devices. Prostheses, Bionic Devices and Rehabilitation Technologies: To learn the design and development processes of prostheses. To understand the use of bionic devices and rehabilitation technologies. Human-Machine Interaction and Ergonomics: To design and evaluate the interaction of medical devices with humans. To apply ergonomic design principles to medical mechatronic applications.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Week 1: Introduction and Basic Concepts Topic: What is medical mechatronics? General introduction about the course Basic concepts of medical mechatronics engineering Materials Lecture slides and presentations Related articles and book chapters Promotional videos and seminars	Biomechanics and biomaterials lecture notes Related research articles and book chapters Laboratory experiments and material samples

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

"Introduction to Biomedical Engineering" by John Enderle, Susan Blanchard, and Joseph Bronzino

Biyomedikal mühendisliğine genel bir giriş sunan kapsamlı bir ders kitabı.
"Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design" by John G. Webster

Tıbbi cihazların tasarımı, uygulanması ve klinik kullanımıyla ilgili kapsamlı bir referans kitabı.
"Biomechanics: Principles and Applications" by Donald R. Peterson and Joseph D. Bronzino

Biyomekanik prensipleri, modelleri ve uygulamaları hakkında kapsamlı bir ders kitabı.
"Medical Robotics" by Cameron N. Riviere

Tıbbi robotik sistemlerin tasarımı, kontrolü ve uygulanmasıyla ilgili derinlemesine bir inceleme sunan bir ders kitabı.
"Principles of Medical Imaging" by Shung, Smith, and Tsui

Tıbbi görüntüleme teknikleri, cihazları ve görüntü işleme algoritmaları hakkında kapsamlı bir ders kitabı.

References:

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Medium	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6)	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8)	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9)	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10)	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Anlatım
Course
Labs
Homework
Rapor Yazma
Uygulama (Modelleme, Tasarım, Maket, Simülasyon, Deney vs.)

Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Uygulama
Bireysel Proje
Raporlama
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Aktiviteye Hazırlık	Aktivitede Harçanan Süre	Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre	Workload
Course Hours	14	4			56
Study Hours Out of Class	14	8			112
Midterms	1	2			2
Final	1	2			2
Total Workload					172