BIO412 Special Topics in Bioengineering

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BIO412 Special Topics in Bioengineering

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Genetics and Bioengineering

Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Semester
Spring
Course Code
BIO412
Weekly Hours
3 Teaching + 0 Practice
ECTS
6
Prerequisites
Senior Standing
Teaching Mode Delivery
Face-to-face
Prerequisite For
-
Teaching Mode Delivery Notes
-
Cycle
I Cycle
Prof. Jane Doe

Jasmin Šutković

Course Lecturer

Position
Associate Professor Dr.
Email
jsutkovic@ius.edu.ba
Phone
033 957 187
Assistant(s)
-
Assistant E-mail
-

Course Objectives

This course shall teach the students to acquire knowledge about nature and its compositions. In order to accomplish this, the following objectives will be achieved: • To introduce students to the various types of problems encountered in bioengineering, biosciences, and other related scientific areas; • To develop students’ skills in problem-solving, data interpretation, literature searches, scientific writing, and presentations in a creative way; • To encourage the explorative spirit of students for the latest news in biosciences and science in general.

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1
Understanding and evaluating information and literature relevant to bioengineering problems
2
Apply engineering ethical analysis and problem solving skills to design solutions to ethical problems
3
Apply creative problem solving techniques to propose approaches that may solve real bioengineering
4
Understand how different fields of bioengineering are correlated with each other
5
Evaluate and refine proposals in light of new information and to work constructively in teams resolving problems through application of bioengineering techniques

Course Materials

Required Textbook

Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, John Enderle and Joseph Bronzino - Third Edition Lecture notes.

Additional Literature
Will be assigned during the lectures

Teaching Methods

Lectures and project notes
Special lecture notes

Weekly Topics

This weekly planning is subject to change with advance notice.
Week Topic Readings / References
1 Introduction and syllabus /
2 What is Bioengineering? To be determined
3 Bioinformatics and miRNAs To be determined
4 How to write a diploma thesis? How to write a journal paper? Project ? Special lecture 1 To be determined
5 Obesity - Nutrition and Nutrigenomic To be determined
6 Biomechanics and Tissue engineering To be determined
7 Special lecture 2 - Topic to be determined. To be determined
8 MIDTERM exam! To be determined
9 Organ-on-a-Chip To be determined
10 GMO -Prime Editing To be determined
11 Special lecture 3 - Topic to be determined. To be determined
12 Minibioreactors /Nanorobots To be determined
13 Individual project presentations To be determined
14 Individual project presentations To be determined
15 Final exam instruction and preparation To be determined

Course Schedule (All Sections)

SectionTypeDay 1Venue 1Day 2Venue 2
BIO412.1 Course - - - -

Office Hours & Room

DayTimeOfficeNotes
Tuesday 09:00 - 12:00 A F1.13 Or any time via teams
Thursday 09:00 - 11:00 A F1.13 Or any time via teams

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Assessment Components

35%x1
Final Exam
AI: Not Allowed

Alignment with Learning Outcomes : 

20%x1
Presentations/ papers
AI: Not Allowed

Alignment with Learning Outcomes : 

30%x1
In-term exam/Midterm
AI: Not Allowed

Alignment with Learning Outcomes : 

5%x1
Participation and attendance
AI: Not Allowed

Alignment with Learning Outcomes : 

10%x2
Quiz
AI: Not Allowed

Alignment with Learning Outcomes : 

IUS Grading System

Grading Scale IUS Grading System IUS Coeff. Letter (B&H) Numerical (B&H)
0 - 44 F 0 F 5
45 - 54 E 1
55 - 64 C 2 E 6
65 - 69 C+ 2.3 D 7
70 -74 B- 2.7
75 - 79 B 3 C 8
80 - 84 B+ 3.3
85 - 94 A- 3.7 B 9
95 - 100 A 4 A 10

Late Work Policy

Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.

ECTS Credit Calculation

📚 Student Workload

This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:

Lecture hours

39 hours ⏳ (13 week × 3 h)

Project preparation

18 hours ⏳ (3 week × 6 h)

Quiz study

6 hours ⏳ (2 week × 3 h)

Midterm exam study

24 hours ⏳ (4 week × 6 h)

Final exam study

36 hours ⏳ (4 week × 9 h)

Home study

13 hours ⏳ (13 week × 1 h)

Attendance

14 hours ⏳ (14 week × 1 h)

150 Total Workload Hours

6 ECTS Credits


Course Policies

Academic Integrity

All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.

Attendance Policy

Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.

Technology & AI Policy

Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.

Communication Policy

All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [BIO412] in the subject line.

Academic Quality Assurance Policy

Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.

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Learning Tips

Engage Actively

Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.

Read and Review Purposefully

Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.

Think Critically in Assignments

Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.

Ask Questions Early

Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.

Syllabus Last Updated on Mar 03, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo

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