376-0021-00L  Materials and Mechanics in Medicine

SemesterAutumn Semester 2018
LecturersM. Zenobi-Wong, J. G. Snedeker
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
376-0021-00 GMaterials and Mechanics in Medicine
Vorlesung: Di 13-15h
Übungen: Di 15-16h
Die Übungen finden ab 2. Semesterwoche statt!
3 hrs
Tue13:15-15:00HG G 3 »
15:15-16:00HG E 1.1 »
15:15-16:00HG G 26.5 »
15:15-16:00ML H 41.1 »
15:15-16:00ML J 34.1 »
15:15-16:00ML J 37.1 »
M. Zenobi-Wong, J. G. Snedeker

Catalogue data

AbstractIUnderstanding of physical and technical principles in biomechanics, biomaterials, and tissue engineering as well as the history of biomedical engineering and ethical and regulatory aspects. Mathematical description and problem solving. Knowledge of biomedical engineering applications in research and clinical practice.
Learning objectiveUnderstanding of physical and technical principles in biomechanics, biomaterials, tissue engineering as well as the history of biomedical engineering. Mathematical description and problem solving. Knowledge of biomedical engineering applications in research and clinical practice.
ContentBiomaterials, Tissue Engineering, Tissue Biomechanics, Implants.
Lecture notescourse website on ILIAS
LiteratureIntroduction to Biomedical Engineering, 3rd Edition 2011,
Autor: John Enderle, Joseph Bronzino, ISBN 9780123749796
Academic Press

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
In examination block forBachelor's Programme in Health Sciences and Technology 2011; Version 01.08.2016 (Examination Block 2)
ECTS credits4 credits
ExaminersM. Zenobi-Wong, J. G. Snedeker
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationwritten 60 minutes
Additional information on mode of examinationPrüfung am Computer
Written aidsNo aids are allowed at the exam, exept an English/German dictionary.
Digital examThe exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block.
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

Learning materials

 
LiteratureIntroduction to Biomedical Engineering, John D. Enderle and Joseph D. Bronzino, Elsevier
Only public learning materials are listed.

Groups

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Restrictions

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ProgrammeSectionType
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology BachelorEngineering ElectivesWInformation
Health Sciences and Technology BachelorFocus Courses: Medical TechnologyWInformation
Health Sciences and Technology MasterElective Courses IWInformation
Mechanical Engineering BachelorBiomedical EngineeringWInformation
Pharmaceutical Sciences BachelorCompensatory CoursesWInformation