| Course Objectives: |
To provide an understanding of the principles and practices involved in the design of medical devices and equipment. It aims to develop innovative and functional solutions that meet the specific needs of patients and healthcare professionals. It is aimed to develop knowledge and skills in areas such as human factors, ergonomics, material selection, prototyping and regulatory considerations, and to apply a user-centred approach to design and create safe medical products. |
| Course Content: |
Medical device design process, accessibility, standards, comfort and usability, anatomical suitability and shape and size formats, biomaterial selection; course case studies, surgical implantation procedure instrumentation, preclinical testing for safety and efficiency, orthopaedic devices, soft tissue implants, artificial organs, digital health solutions, medical technologies. |
| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Orientation, course content, format, evaluation procedures |
None |
| 2) |
Basic Principles and system components in Medical Devices |
None |
| 3) |
Electrical and mechanical device groups used in medicine |
None |
| 4) |
Design of devices used in minimally invasive medical interventions |
None |
| 5) |
Design of equipment/devices for bedside diagnostic technologies |
None |
| 6) |
Design of equipment/devices for bedside diagnostic technologies |
None |
| 7) |
Sensor and biosensor technologies |
None |
| 8) |
Midterm Exam |
None |
| 9) |
Sensor and biosensor technologies |
None |
| 10) |
Design of home health and patient monitoring devices |
None |
| 11) |
Portable diagnostic and treatment devices |
None |
| 12) |
Portable early diagnosis devices |
None |
| 13) |
Design of equipment/devices for treatment technologies |
None |
| 14) |
Design of equipment/devices for treatment technologies |
None |
| 15) |
Final Exam |
None |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Having advanced theoretical and practical knowledge by adapting to developing technology. |
3 |
| 2) |
Ability to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired. |
3 |
| 3) |
Ability to interpret and evaluate data, identify and analyze problems, and develop solution suggestions based on research and evidence, using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field. |
3 |
| 4) |
Ability to independently carry out an advanced study related to the field. |
1 |
| 5) |
Ability to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in field-related applications. |
1 |
| 6) |
Ability to plan and manage activities for the development of the employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project. |
1 |
| 7) |
Ability to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, |
2 |
| 8) |
Ability to determine learning needs and direct learning. |
3 |
| 9) |
Being able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. |
3 |
| 10) |
To be able to inform relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field; Ability to convey thoughts and solution suggestions to problems in written and oral form. |
2 |
| 11) |
Ability to share one's thoughts on issues related to one's field and solutions to problems, supported by quantitative and qualitative data, with experts and non-experts. |
2 |
| 12) |
Ability to organize and implement projects and events for the social environment in which one lives with awareness of social responsibility. |
|
| 13) |
Ability to follow the knowledge in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. |
|
| 14) |
Ability to use information and communication technologies along with computer software at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Usage License required by the field. |
3 |
| 15) |
Acting in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results of data related to the field. |
3 |
| 16) |
Having sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety. |
3 |
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