Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Biofluid Mechanics BMM331 Turkish Compulsory 5. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Turkish
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s)
Goals Teaching biofluid dynamics and studying the behavior of fluids at rest or in motion, along with developments in the field of biofluid mechanics.
Course Content The course covers fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics, static and kinematic properties of fluids, the principles of fluid mechanics and biofluids, large and small circulatory systems, biofluid dynamics in human organs and in artificial and supportive implant devices, physical changes in blood, reactions between blood and biomaterials, real-time measurement of biofluids, and tissue engineering of the cardiovascular system.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Introduction to Biofluid Systems
2 They learn and understand the fundamental principles of biofluids.
3 Fundamental Principles of Momentum Transfer and Newton's Law of Momentum
4 Having knowledge of fluid dynamics and statics.
5 Understanding Bernoulli's principle and applying it to fluids.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction and basic concepts
1. Week Introduction to Biofluid Mechanics Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Fluid Statics Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Fundamentals of fluid statics and kinematics
3. Week Fundamental principles of biofluid mechanics
3. Week Fluid Kinematics-1 Other Activities
4. Week Fluid Kinematics-2 Practice
4. Week Pressure and Fluid Statics, Dynamics Practice
5. Week Classification of Fluids
5. Week Classification of Fluids Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
6. Week Blood Circulation Other Activities
6. Week Blood circulation Practice
7. Week Blood Rheology and Physical Damage to Blood Other Activities
7. Week Mass, Bernoulli, and Energy Equations 1 Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
8. Week Mass, Bernoulli, and Energy Equations 2 Practice
8. Week The body's response to blood and biomaterials
9. Week Midterm Exam and discussion of questions. Other Activities
10. Week 80 / 5.000 Cardiovascular system, blood circulation and flow rate, the law of continuity of flow. Practice
11. Week Laplace's Law and Blood Flow Measurement Practice
12. Week The body's response to blood and biomaterials. Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Applications of Bernoulli and other fluid formulations related to biofluids. Practice
14. Week Applications related to biofluids Practice
*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.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 3 3 2 4 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Lee Waite, Jerry Fine, Applied Biofluid Mechanics, 1st Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2007. Yunus A. Çengel, John M. Cimbala, Fluid Mechanics - Fundamentals and Applications, Güven Scientific, Translation from the First Edition, 2008.
  • David A. Rubenstein, Wei Yin, and Mary D. Frame, A Volume in Biomedical Engineering • 2016
  • Lecture Notes
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
Homework 1 17 17
Preparation, After Class Study 3 3 9
Research 1 3 3
Practice 3 3 9
Other Activities 2 3 6
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Homework 1 16 16
Final 1 1 1
Practice 3 3 9
Practice End-Of-Term 3 3 9
Classroom Activities 2 3 6
Total Workload 128
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0