Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Mechanical Properties BMM216 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. GÖKHAN AÇIKBAŞ
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. GÖKHAN AÇIKBAŞ (Bahar)
Goals The aim is to teach the mechanical behavior of metallic, polymeric, ceramic, and composite biomaterials and devices used in biomedical engineering applications, and to enable students to understand stress-strain relationships, elastic and plastic deformation mechanisms, and damage mechanisms such as strength, toughness, fracture toughness, stiffness, fatigue, and creep, and to apply this knowledge in the design of biomedical systems
Course Content 1. Understands the fundamental principles and basic concepts of mechanics. 2. Understands the stress-strain relationship in elastic and plastic deformation. 3. Understands the elastic and plastic deformation properties of materials used in the biomedical field. 4. Understands methods for increasing the strength and toughness of materials used in the biomedical field. 5. Understands mechanical testing methods applied to materials used in the biomedical field and interprets mechanical test results.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Understands mechanical principles and fundamental concepts.
2 Understands the stress-strain relationship in elastic and plastic deformation.
3 Understands the elastic and plastic deformation properties of materials used in the biomedical field.
4 Understands methods for increasing the strength and toughness of materials used in the biomedical field.
5 Understands mechanical testing methods applied to materials used in the biomedical field and interprets the results of these mechanical tests.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Materials and Mechanical Properties Problem Solving
2. Week The importance and fundamental concepts of mechanical principles, stress and strain, yield strengths, elastic and plastic deformation, etc., and their relationship and significance to biomedical engineering. Practice, Problem Solving
3. Week The relationship and importance of metallurgical principles, chemical bonds, and crystal structure defects to biomedical engineering mechanics. Preparation, After Class Study, Practice
4. Week Toughening and strength-enhancing mechanisms in materials, toughness and fracture toughness tests and the use and importance of results in engineering and biomedical engineering applications. Practice, Problem Solving
5. Week Toughness and fracture toughness tests and the application and significance of their results in engineering and biomedical engineering applications. Research, Practice, Problem Solving
6. Week The use and importance of hardness testing and its results in engineering and biomedical engineering applications. Research, Practice, Problem Solving
7. Week The use and importance of hardness testing and its results in engineering and biomedical engineering applications. Practice, Problem Solving
8. Week The use and significance of tensile and compression tests and their results in engineering and biomedical engineering applications. Practice, Problem Solving
9. Week The use and significance of tensile and compression tests and their results in engineering and biomedical engineering applications. Research, Practice, Problem Solving
10. Week The bending test and the applications and significance of its results in engineering and biomedical engineering. Research, Practice, Problem Solving
11. Week The bending test and the applications and significance of its results in engineering and biomedical engineering. Research, Practice, Problem Solving
12. Week Impact testing, creep, fatigue, wear, and friction, etc. Mechanical properties and damage analysis of materials, and their use and importance in engineering and biomedical engineering applications. Research, Practice, Problem Solving
13. Week Lesson Review and Student Assignment Presentations Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Practice, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Student Assignment Presentations Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Practice, Presentation (Preparation)
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 It explains the theories and principles related to the field.
2 It provides practical skills in the field of Biomedical Engineering by utilizing knowledge from health sciences and engineering.
3 It provides the ability to design and develop all or a component of a medical device, software, or product used in the healthcare field under realistic conditions.
4 It provides the ability to define, model, and solve a problem encountered in medicine using engineering approaches.
5 It explains how to effectively use current software and hardware.
5 It explains how to effectively use current software and hardware.
6 It instills professional responsibility and ethical awareness.
7 It provides skills for working both with and independently in the healthcare sector.
8 To gain verbal and written communication skills. To enable effective use of a foreign language in professional life.
9 It raises awareness about the necessity of lifelong learning.
10 It provides the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously update oneself.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 3 3 3 3 3
PY2 2 2 2 2 2
PY3 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 2 2 2 2 2
PY5 1 1 1 1 1
PY6 1 1 1 1 1
PY7 2 2 2 2 2
PY8 1 1 1 1 1
PY9 1 1 1 1 1
PY10 1 1 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 1. Öğretim Üyesi Notları 2. Materials Science & Engineering, An Introduction, 7E, W.D. Callister, John Wiley & Sons, 2006. 3. Mechanical Metallurgy, G.E. DIETER, 3E, McGraw-Hill, 1988. 4. Soboyejo, W. (2002). Mechanical properties of engineered materials. CRC press. 5. Pelleg, J. (2013). Mechanical properties of materials. Solid mechanics and its applications. 6. Humphrey, J. D., & Delange, S. L. (2004). An introduction to biomechanics. Solids and Fluids, Analysis and Design. Springer, Heidelberg, 10.
Evaluation Method
Bahar Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Prof. Dr. GÖKHAN AÇIKBAŞ Vize 30.00
Prof. Dr. GÖKHAN AÇIKBAŞ Ödev 20.00
Prof. Dr. GÖKHAN AÇIKBAŞ Final 50.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Research 1 10 10
Presentation (Preparation) 1 17 17
Practice 8 2 16
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Homework 1 15 15
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0