Department of Biomedical Engineering

BME 317 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Biomedical Mass Transport and Chemical Reactions

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
BME 317	FALL	2	2	3	6

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Required (Core Course)
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	Face-To-Face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	-
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Gülizar Çalışkan
Course Lecturer(s)	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Gülizar Çalışkan
Assistant(s)	Araş. Gör. Sude Pehlivan Akbuğday

Course Objectives

The aim of the course is to introduce the fundamentals of mass transfer in biomedical environments. The course includes chemical thermodynamics, kinetics, mass transfer, fluid mechanics, and biomedical applications.

Learning Outcomes

The students who succeeded in this course;

Name	Description	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
Name	Description	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
LO1	Will be able to define the thermodynamics of mass transfer in biomedical processes.	1.3				X
LO2	will be able to calculate chemical reaction kinetics.	1.2			X
LO3	will be able to discuss diffusion and diffusion mechanisms.	1.3		X
LO4	will be able to perform calculations related to fluid mechanics applications.	4			X
LO5	will be able to interpret the importance of mass transfer in biomedical applications.	1.5			X

Course Description

The course includes chemical thermodynamics, kinetics, mass transfer, fluid mechanics, and biomedical applications.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses	X
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Managment Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
1	Introduction to Biological Structures	Ultman, J. S., Baskaran, H., Saidel, G.M. (2016) Biomedical Mass Transport and Chemical Reaction: Physicochemical Principles and Mathematical Modeling, Wiley. ISBN10: 0471656321 Part I	LO1
2	Mass Transfer	Ultman, J. S., Baskaran, H., Saidel, G.M. (2016) Biomedical Mass Transport and Chemical Reaction: Physicochemical Principles and Mathematical Modeling, Wiley. ISBN10: 0471656321 Part V Ch 15	LO1
3	Thermodynamics-I	Ultman, J. S., Baskaran, H., Saidel, G.M. (2016) Biomedical Mass Transport and Chemical Reaction: Physicochemical Principles and Mathematical Modeling, Wiley. ISBN10: 0471656321 Part II	LO1
4	Thermodynamics-II	Ultman, J. S., Baskaran, H., Saidel, G.M. (2016) Biomedical Mass Transport and Chemical Reaction: Physicochemical Principles and Mathematical Modeling, Wiley. ISBN10: 0471656321 Part II	LO1
5	Chemical Reaction Equilibria	Ultman, J. S., Baskaran, H., Saidel, G.M. (2016) Biomedical Mass Transport and Chemical Reaction: Physicochemical Principles and Mathematical Modeling, Wiley. ISBN10: 0471656321 Part II Ch 5	LO2
6	Chemical Reaction Rate and Kinetic Models	Ultman, J. S., Baskaran, H., Saidel, G.M. (2016) Biomedical Mass Transport and Chemical Reaction: Physicochemical Principles and Mathematical Modeling, Wiley. ISBN10: 0471656321 Part III Ch8	LO2
7	Chemical Reaction Rate and Kinetic Models	Ultman, J. S., Baskaran, H., Saidel, G.M. (2016) Biomedical Mass Transport and Chemical Reaction: Physicochemical Principles and Mathematical Modeling, Wiley. ISBN10: 0471656321 Part III Ch8	LO2
8	Midterm		-
9	Diffusion Process and Mechanisms	Ultman, J. S., Baskaran, H., Saidel, G.M. (2016) Biomedical Mass Transport and Chemical Reaction: Physicochemical Principles and Mathematical Modeling, Wiley. ISBN10: 0471656321 Part IV Ch 9 10	LO3
10	Multidimensional Processes of Molecules and Cells	Ultman, J. S., Baskaran, H., Saidel, G.M. (2016) Biomedical Mass Transport and Chemical Reaction: Physicochemical Principles and Mathematical Modeling, Wiley. ISBN10: 0471656321 Part V	LO4
11	Fluid Mechanics	Ultman, J. S., Baskaran, H., Saidel, G.M. (2016) Biomedical Mass Transport and Chemical Reaction: Physicochemical Principles and Mathematical Modeling, Wiley. ISBN10: 0471656321 Part V Ch 13	LO4
12	Transport Models in Membranes	Ultman, J. S., Baskaran, H., Saidel, G.M. (2016) Biomedical Mass Transport and Chemical Reaction: Physicochemical Principles and Mathematical Modeling, Wiley. ISBN10: 0471656321 Part V Ch 15	LO4
13	Biomedical Applications	Ultman, J. S., Baskaran, H., Saidel, G.M. (2016) Biomedical Mass Transport and Chemical Reaction: Physicochemical Principles and Mathematical Modeling, Wiley. ISBN10: 0471656321 Part VII Ch 20	LO5
14	Drug Delivery	Ultman, J. S., Baskaran, H., Saidel, G.M. (2016) Biomedical Mass Transport and Chemical Reaction: Physicochemical Principles and Mathematical Modeling, Wiley. ISBN10: 0471656321 Part VII Ch 21	LO5
15	Diagnosis	Ultman, J. S., Baskaran, H., Saidel, G.M. (2016) Biomedical Mass Transport and Chemical Reaction: Physicochemical Principles and Mathematical Modeling, Wiley. ISBN10: 0471656321 Part VII Ch 22	LO5
16	Final Exam		-

Course Notes/Textbooks	James S. Ultman. Harihara Baskaran. Gerald M. Saidel. “Biomedical Mass Transport and Chemical Reaction: Physicochemical Principles and Mathematical Modeling”. 2016. Wiley ISBN: 978-0-471-65632-6
Suggested Readings/Materials	George A Truskey. Fan Yuan. David F. Katz. “Transport Phenomena in Biological Systems”. 2010. Second Edition Pearson Prentice Hall Bioengineering. ISBN-13: 978-0130422040

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	2	20		X			X
Homework / Assignments	1	10	X	X	X	X	X
Midterm	1	30	X	X	X
Final Exam	1	40	X	X	X	X	X
Total	5	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	16	2	32
Laboratory / Application Hours	16	2	32
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	2	10	20
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	1	18	18
Presentation / Jury	-	-	-
Project	-	-	-
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	20	20
Final Exam	1	30	30
		Total	180

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
	1	Mathematics
	2	Science			LO2
	3	Basic Engineering		LO3		LO1
	4	Computation
	5	Related engineering discipline-specific topics			LO5
	6	The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems
2	Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.
3	Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
	1	Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems
	2	Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions
4	Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations.				LO4
5	Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.
	1	Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems
	2	Designing experiments
	3	Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results
6	Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.
	1	Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
	2	Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions
7	Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.
	1	Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility
	2	Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject
8	Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).
	1	Ability to work individually and within the discipline
	2	Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)
9	Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.
	1	Ability to communicate verbally
	2	Ability to communicate effectively in writing
10	Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
	1	Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis
	2	Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation
11	Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes.