EE518 PHYSIOLOGICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
| Course Code: | 5670518 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. YEŞİM SERİNAĞAOĞLU DOĞRUSÖZ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The main objective of this course is to provide background knowledge on specific physiological systems (nervous system, sensory systems, muscle control systems, cardiovascular systems, respiratory system, hormonal control mechanisms) and to apply control theory, system analysis, and model identification techniques to better understand the processes involved in physiological regulation.
In this course, besides qualitative descriptions of physiological systems, we shall be dealing with their mathematical modeling and computer simulation of these models. The mathematical modeling of a physiological system results in a description in terms of equations, usually differential equations, chosen to describe the dynamic aspects of the system.
Course Content
Definition of and examples on homeostasis. Body fluid compartments and compartmental analysis. Models of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Hormonal control mechanisms. Neutral control mechanisms. Regulation of body fluid volumes and electrolytes. Mathematical modelling, simulation and identification of physiological systems; associated numerical methods.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students will
- understand the operation of different control systems in the human body,
- understand how the basic techniques employed in control theory, systems analysis and model identification can be applied to reveal the processes involved in physiological regulation,
- perform computer analysis of the numerical models proposed for physiological control systems.
Program Outcomes Matrix
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| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Depth: Our graduates acquire in depth knowledge in one of the various specialization areas of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, they are informed about current scientific research topics and they implement innovative methods. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Breadth: Our graduates get familiarized in other subspecialty areas related to their specialization in Electrical and Electronics engineering and/or relevant areas in other disciplines. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Research: Our graduates acquire the skills to conduct and to complete scientific research by accessing contemporary knowledge in their specialty areas. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Life-long learning: Our graduates develop their life-long learning habits. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Communication skills: Our graduates concisely communicate their ideas and work related results in written and oral form. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Ethics: Our graduates internalize rules of research and publication ethics as well as professional ethics. | ✔ | |||