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
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Course Level Undergraduate
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Goals Teaching Biofluid Dynamics and examining the behavior of fluids at rest or in motion, along with developments in the field of biofluid mechanics.
Course Content Topics covered include examining the fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics, static and kinematic properties of fluids, 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 of blood and biomaterials, real-time measurement of biofluids, and tissue engineering of the cardiovascular system.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction and basic concepts Class Hours
2. Week Fundamentals of fluid statics and kinematics Class Hours
3. Week Fundamental principles of biofluid mechanics Class Hours
4. Week Pressure and Fluid Statics, Dynamics Class Hours Practice
5. Week Classification of Fluids Class Hours
6. Week Blood circulation Class Hours Practice
7. Week Blood Rheology and Physical Damage to Blood Class Hours Other Activities
8. Week The body's response to blood and biomaterials Class Hours
*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.