Kai-Uwe Schmitt: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2019 |
| Name | PD Dr. Kai-Uwe Schmitt |
| Field | Trauma-Biomechanik |
| Address | AGU Zürich Winkelriedstrasse 27 8006 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | 044 251 54 30 |
| Fax | 044 251 54 31 |
| kaiuwe.schmitt@hest.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Health Sciences and Technology |
| Relationship | Privatdozent |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 376-1985-00L | Trauma Biomechanics | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | K.‑U. Schmitt, M. H. Muser | |
| Abstract | Trauma biomechanics in an interdisciplinary research field investigating the biomechanics of injuries and related subjects such as prevention. The lecture provides an introduction to the basic principles of trauma biomechanics. | ||||
| Learning objective | Introduction to the basic principles of trauma biomechanics. | ||||
| Content | This lecture serves as an introduction to the field of trauma biomechanics. Emphasis is placed on the interdisciplinary nature of impact biomechanics, which uses the combination of fundamental engineering principles and advanced medical technologies to develop injury prevention measures. Topics include: accident statistics and accident reconstruction, biomechanical response of the human to impact loading, injury mechanisms and injury criteria, test methods (including crash tests), computer simulations, aspects of vehicle safety. Real world examples mainly from automobile safety are used to augment lecture material. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Handouts will be made available. | ||||
| Literature | Schmitt K-U, Niederer P, M. Muser, Walz F: "Trauma Biomechanics - An Introduction to Injury Biomechanics", Springer Verlag | ||||
| 376-2017-00L | Biomechanics of Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation | 3 credits | 2V | K.‑U. Schmitt, J. Goldhahn | |
| Abstract | This lectures introduces the basic principles of injury mechanics and rehabilitation focussing on sports injuries. | ||||
| Learning objective | Within the scope of this lecture you will learn the basic principles of trauma biomechanics. Based on examples from sports, you will get to know different mechanisms that can possibly result in injury. Investigating the background and cause of injury should allow you to assess the injury risk for sports activities. Furthermore you should be able to develop measures to prevent such injury. | ||||
| Content | This lecture deals with the basic principles of injury mechanics and rehabilitation. Mechanisms that can result in injury are presented. Furthermore possibilities to prevent injuries are discussed. Thereby the lecture focuses on sports injuries. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Handouts will be made available. | ||||
| Literature | Schmitt K-U, Niederer P, M. Muser, Walz F: "Trauma Biomechanics - Accidental Injury in traffic and sports", Springer Verlag | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | A course work is required. The mark of this course work contributes to the final credits for this lecture. Details will be given during the first lecture. | ||||