Department of Biomedical Engineering

BME 320 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Biomedical Engineering Circuits II

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
BME 320	SPRING	2	2	3	6

Prerequisites	BME 219 To get a grade of at least FD
Course Language	English
Course Type	Required (Core Course)
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	•Problem Solving •Presentation •Experiment
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Tannaz Akbarpour
Course Lecturer(s)	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Tannaz Akbarpour
Assistant(s)	Araş. Gör. Sude Pehlivan Akbuğday

Course Objectives

The purpose of this course is to provide students with knowledge about advanced electronic circuits by focusing on the behavior and analysis of transistor-based circuits such as amplifiers and oscillators, as well as the fundamentals of analog-to-digital conversion of signals.

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	Be able to examine the behavior of BJT and JFET amplifiers at different frequency ranges.	1.6			X
LO2	Be able to design and analyze amplifier circuits.	3.1			X
LO3	Be able to classify and use different types of power amplifiers.	4			X
LO4	Be able to explain the principles of feedback and oscillator circuits.	1.5			X
LO5	Be able to design circuits using commonly used components in biomedical circuits and measurements.	1.6			X

Course Description

This course offers a comprehensive examination of advanced electronic circuits, emphasizing the analysis and design of amplifiers, feedback systems, and oscillators. Students will also understand the principles of analog-to-digital conversion. By the end of the course, students will have the ability to design and optimize commonly used electronic circuits and systems.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

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

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
1	BJT and JFET Frequency Response I	Course book Chapter 9	LO1
2	BJT and JFET Frequency Response II	Course book Chapter 9	LO1
3	BJT and JFET Frequency Response III	Course book Chapter 9	LO1
4	Amplifiers I	Course book Chapter 10	LO2
5	Amplifiers II	Course book Chapter 10	LO2
6	Amplifiers III	Course book Chapter 10	LO2
7	Power amplifiers I	Course book Chapter 12	LO3
8	Midterm		-
9	Power amplifiers II	Course book Chapter 12	LO3
10	Power amplifiers III	Course book Chapter 12	LO3
11	Feedback and Oscillator Circuits I	Course book Chapter 14	LO4
12	Feedback and Oscillator Circuits II	Course book Chapter 14	LO4
13	Two-Terminal Devices I	Course book Chapter 16	LO5
14	Two-Terminal Devices II	Course book Chapter 16	LO5
15	Review session		-
16	Final Exam		-

Course Notes/Textbooks	Nashelsky L. & Boylestad R. L. (2021). Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory Eleventh Edition. ISBN: 9780132622264:
Suggested Readings/Materials	-

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
Laboratory / Application	1	20	X	X	X	X	X
Homework / Assignments	1	20	X	X	X	X	X
Midterm	1	20	X	X	X
Final Exam	1	40	X	X	X	X	X
Total	4	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	3	42
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	-	-	-
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	1	20	20
Presentation / Jury	-	-	-
Project	-	-	-
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	24	24
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
	3	Basic Engineering
	4	Computation
	5	Related engineering discipline-specific topics			LO4
	6	The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems			LO1 LO5
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			LO2
	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.				LO3
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.