Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2016
Health Sciences and Technology Master | ||||||
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Elective Courses II | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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151-0104-00L | Uncertainty Quantification for Engineering & Life Sciences Does not take place this semester. Number of participants limited to 60. | W | 4 credits | 3G | P. Koumoutsakos | |
Abstract | Quantification of uncertainties in computational models pertaining to applications in engineering and life sciences. Exploitation of massively available data to develop computational models with quantifiable predictive capabilities. Applications of Uncertainty Quantification and Propagation to problems in mechanics, control, systems and cell biology. | |||||
Objective | The course will teach fundamental concept of Uncertainty Quantification and Propagation (UQ+P) for computational models of systems in Engineering and Life Sciences. Emphasis will be placed on practical and computational aspects of UQ+P including the implementation of relevant algorithms in multicore architectures. | |||||
Content | Topics that will be covered include: Uncertainty quantification under parametric and non-parametric modelling uncertainty, Bayesian inference with model class assessment, Markov Chain Monte Carlo simulation, prior and posterior reliability analysis. | |||||
Lecture notes | The class will be largely based on the book: Data Analysis: A Bayesian Tutorial by Devinderjit Sivia as well as on class notes and related literature that will be distributed in class. | |||||
Literature | 1. Data Analysis: A Bayesian Tutorial by Devinderjit Sivia 2. Probability Theory: The Logic of Science by E. T. Jaynes 3. Class Notes | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Fundamentals of Probability, Fundamentals of Computational Modeling | |||||
227-0385-10L | Biomedical Imaging | W | 6 credits | 5G | S. Kozerke, K. P. Prüssmann, M. Rudin | |
Abstract | Introduction and analysis of medical imaging technology including X-ray procedures, computed tomography, nuclear imaging techniques using single photon and positron emission tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound imaging techniques. | |||||
Objective | To understand the physical and technical principles underlying X-ray imaging, computed tomography, single photon and positron emission tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound and Doppler imaging techniques. The mathematical framework is developed to describe image encoding/decoding, point-spread function/modular transfer function, signal-to-noise ratio, contrast behavior for each of the methods. Matlab exercises are used to implement and study basic concepts. | |||||
Content | - X-ray imaging - Computed tomography - Single photon emission tomography - Positron emission tomography - Magnetic resonance imaging - Ultrasound/Doppler imaging | |||||
Lecture notes | Lecture notes and handouts | |||||
Literature | Webb A, Smith N.B. Introduction to Medical Imaging: Physics, Engineering and Clinical Applications; Cambridge University Press 2011 | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Analysis, Linear Algebra, Physics, Basics of Signal Theory, Basic skills in Matlab programming | |||||
227-0386-00L | Biomedical Engineering | W | 4 credits | 3G | J. Vörös, S. J. Ferguson, S. Kozerke, U. Moser, M. Rudin, M. P. Wolf, M. Zenobi-Wong | |
Abstract | Introduction into selected topics of biomedical engineering as well as their relationship with physics and physiology. The focus is on learning the concepts that govern common medical instruments and the most important organs from an engineering point of view. In addition, the most recent achievements and trends of the field of biomedical engineering are also outlined. | |||||
Objective | Introduction into selected topics of biomedical engineering as well as their relationship with physics and physiology. The course provides an overview of the various topics of the different tracks of the biomedical engineering master course and helps orienting the students in selecting their specialized classes and project locations. | |||||
Content | Introduction into neuro- and electrophysiology. Functional analysis of peripheral nerves, muscles, sensory organs and the central nervous system. Electrograms, evoked potentials. Audiometry, optometry. Functional electrostimulation: Cardiac pacemakers. Function of the heart and the circulatory system, transport and exchange of substances in the human body, pharmacokinetics. Endoscopy, medical television technology. Lithotripsy. Electrical Safety. Orthopaedic biomechanics. Lung function. Bioinformatics and Bioelectronics. Biomaterials. Biosensors. Microcirculation.Metabolism. Practical and theoretical exercises in small groups in the laboratory. | |||||
Lecture notes | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering by Enderle, Banchard, and Bronzino AND Link | |||||
227-0447-00L | Image Analysis and Computer Vision | W | 6 credits | 3V + 1U | L. Van Gool, O. Göksel, E. Konukoglu | |
Abstract | Light and perception. Digital image formation. Image enhancement and feature extraction. Unitary transformations. Color and texture. Image segmentation and deformable shape matching. Motion extraction and tracking. 3D data extraction. Invariant features. Specific object recognition and object class recognition. | |||||
Objective | Overview of the most important concepts of image formation, perception and analysis, and Computer Vision. Gaining own experience through practical computer and programming exercises. | |||||
Content | The first part of the course starts off from an overview of existing and emerging applications that need computer vision. It shows that the realm of image processing is no longer restricted to the factory floor, but is entering several fields of our daily life. First it is investigated how the parameters of the electromagnetic waves are related to our perception. Also the interaction of light with matter is considered. The most important hardware components of technical vision systems, such as cameras, optical devices and illumination sources are discussed. The course then turns to the steps that are necessary to arrive at the discrete images that serve as input to algorithms. The next part describes necessary preprocessing steps of image analysis, that enhance image quality and/or detect specific features. Linear and non-linear filters are introduced for that purpose. The course will continue by analyzing procedures allowing to extract additional types of basic information from multiple images, with motion and depth as two important examples. The estimation of image velocities (optical flow) will get due attention and methods for object tracking will be presented. Several techniques are discussed to extract three-dimensional information about objects and scenes. Finally, approaches for the recognition of specific objects as well as object classes will be discussed and analyzed. | |||||
Lecture notes | Course material Script, computer demonstrations, exercises and problem solutions | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisites: Basic concepts of mathematical analysis and linear algebra. The computer exercises are based on Linux and C. The course language is English. | |||||
327-2125-00L | Microscopy Training SEM I - Introduction to SEM Number of participants limited to 6. The participants will be chosen based on a short motivation letter. Please send this letter to S. Rodighiero (main lecturer) as soon as possible. | W | 1 credit | 3P | S. Rodighiero, A. G. Bittermann, K. Kunze, J. Reuteler | |
Abstract | The introductory course on Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) emphasizes hands-on learning. Using 2 SEM instruments, students have the opportunity to study their own samples, or standard test samples, as well as solving exercises provided by ScopeM scientists. | |||||
Objective | - Set-up, align and operate a SEM successfully and safely. - Accomplish imaging tasks successfully and optimize microscope performances. - Master the operation of a low-vacuum and field-emission SEM and EDX instrument. - Perform sample preparation with corresponding techniques and equipment for imaging and analysis - Acquire techniques in obtaining secondary electron and backscatter electron micrographs - Perform EDX qualitative and semi-quantitative analysis | |||||
Content | During the course, students learn through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on sessions how to setup and operate SEM instruments, including low-vacuum and low-voltage applications. This course gives basic skills for students new to SEM. At the end of the course, students with no prior experience are able to align a SEM, to obtain secondary electron (SE) and backscatter electron (BSE) micrographs and to perform energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) qualitative and semi-quantitative analysis. The procedures to better utilize SEM to solve practical problems and to optimize SEM analysis for a wide range of materials will be emphasized. - Discussion of students' sample/interest - Introduction and discussion on Electron Microscopy and instrumentation - Lectures on electron sources, electron lenses and probe formation - Lectures on beam/specimen interaction, image formation, image contrast and imaging modes. - Lectures on sample preparation techniques for EM - Brief description and demonstration of the SEM microscope - Practice on beam/specimen interaction, image formation, image contrast (and image processing) - Student participation on sample preparation techniques - Scanning Electron Microscopy lab exercises: setup and operate the instrument under various imaging modalities - Lecture and demonstrations on X-ray micro-analysis (theory and detection), qualitative and semi-quantitative EDX and point analysis, linescans and spectral mapping - Practice on real-world samples and report results | |||||
Literature | - Detailed course manual - Williams, Carter: Transmission Electron Microscopy, Plenum Press, 1996 - Hawkes, Valdre: Biophysical Electron Microscopy, Academic Press, 1990 - Egerton: Physical Principles of Electron Microscopy: an introduction to TEM, SEM and AEM, Springer Verlag, 2007 | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | No mandatory prerequisites. Please consider the prior attendance to EM Basic lectures (551- 1618-00V; 227-0390-00L; 327-0703-00L) as suggested prerequisite. | |||||
327-2126-00L | Microscopy Training TEM I - Introduction to TEM Does not take place this semester. Number of participants limited to 6. The participants will be chosen based on a short motivation letter. Please send this letter to S. Rodighiero (main lecturer). | W | 1 credit | 3P | ||
Abstract | The introductory course on Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) provides theoretical and hands-on learning for new operators, utilizing lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on sessions. | |||||
Objective | - Overview of TEM theory, instrumentation, operation and applications. - Alignment and operation of a TEM, as well as acquisition and interpretation of images, diffraction patterns, accomplishing basic tasks successfully. - Knowledge of electron imaging modes (including Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy), magnification calibration, and image acquisition using CCD cameras. - To set up the TEM to acquire diffraction patterns, perform camera length calibration, as well as measure and interpret diffraction patterns. - Overview of techniques for specimen preparation. | |||||
Content | Using two Transmission Electron Microscopes the students learn how to align a TEM, select parameters for acquisition of images in bright field (BF) and dark field (DF), perform scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) imaging, phase contrast imaging, and acquire electron diffraction patterns. The participants will also learn basic and advanced use of digital cameras and digital imaging methods. - Introduction and discussion on Electron Microscopy and instrumentation. - Lectures on electron sources, electron lenses and probe formation. - Lectures on beam/specimen interaction, image formation, image contrast and imaging modes. - Lectures on sample preparation techniques for EM. - Brief description and demonstration of the TEM microscope. - Practice on beam/specimen interaction, image formation, Image contrast (and image processing). - Demonstration of Transmission Electron Microscopes and imaging modes (Phase contrast, BF, DF, STEM). - Student participation on sample preparation techniques. - Transmission Electron Microscopy lab exercises: setup and operate the instrument under various imaging modalities. - TEM alignment, calibration, correction to improve image contrast and quality. - Electron diffraction. - Practice on real-world samples and report results. | |||||
Literature | - Detailed course manual - Williams, Carter: Transmission Electron Microscopy, Plenum Press, 1996 - Hawkes, Valdre: Biophysical Electron Microscopy, Academic Press, 1990 - Egerton: Physical Principles of Electron Microscopy: an introduction to TEM, SEM and AEM, Springer Verlag, 2007 | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | No mandatory prerequisites. Please consider the prior attendance to EM Basic lectures (551- 1618-00V; 227-0390-00L; 327-0703-00L) as suggested prerequisite. | |||||
363-0301-00L | Work Design and Organizational Change | W | 3 credits | 2G | G. Grote | |
Abstract | Good work design is crucial for individual and company effectiveness and a core element to be considered in organizational change. Meaning of work, organization-technology interaction, and uncertainty management are discussed with respect to work design and sustainable organizational change. As course project, students learn and apply a method for analyzing and designing work in business settings. | |||||
Objective | - Know effects of work design on competence, motivation, and well-being - Understand links between design of individual jobs and work processes - Know basic processes involved in systematic organizational change - Understand the interaction between organization and technology and its impact on organizational change - Understand relevance of work design for company performance and strategy - Know and apply methods for analyzing and designing work | |||||
Content | - Work design: From Adam Smith to job crafting - Effects of work design on performance and well-being - Approaches to analyzing and designing work - Modes of organizational change and change methods - Balancing stability and flexibility in organizations as design criterium - The organization-technology interaction and its impact on work design and organizational change - Example Flexible working arrangements - Strategic choices for work design | |||||
Literature | A list of required readings will be provided at the beginning of the course. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | The course includes the completion of a course project to be conducted in groups of four students. The project entails applying a particular method for analyzing and designing work processes and is carried out by means of interviews and observations in companies chosen by the students. | |||||
363-0790-00L | Technology Entrepreneurship | W | 2 credits | 2V | U. Claesson, B. Clarysse | |
Abstract | Technology ventures are significantly changing the global economic picture. Technological skills increasingly need to be complemented by entrepreneurial understanding. This course offers the fundamentals in theory and practice of entrepreneurship in new technology ventures. Main topics covered are success factors in the creation of new firms, including founding, financing and growing a venture. | |||||
Objective | This course provides theory-grounded knowledge and practice-driven skills for founding, financing, and growing new technology ventures. A critical understanding of dos and don'ts is provided through highlighting and discussing real life examples and cases. | |||||
Content | See course website: Link | |||||
Lecture notes | Lecture slides and case material | |||||
376-0130-00L | Laboratory Course in Exercise Physiology Number of participants limited to 48. BWS: Amandatory for "Exercise physiology". HST: Possible from the 5th semester on, | W | 3 credits | 4P | C. Spengler | |
Abstract | Conduct physical performance tests and measurements that are typically used to assess performance of athletes and/or patients and that deepen the understanding of physiological processes in response to physical exertion. | |||||
Objective | Gain hands-on experience in exercise physiology and consolidate knowledge on physiological adaptations to different types and degrees of physical activity and climatic influences. Learn fundamental assessment techniques of the muscular system, the cardio-respiratory system and of whole-body performance, learn scientifically correct data analysis and interpretation of results. Insight into today's Sports Medicine. | |||||
Content | Laboratory course: Various exercise tests assessing human performance and assessments of physiological responses to activity (examples are VO2max-test, Conconi-Tests, Determination of anaerobic threshold, Cooper-Test, 1-repetition maximum test, lactate minimum test), dynamometry, mechanography, body composition etc.). Insight into measurements in Sports Medicine. | |||||
Lecture notes | Tutorial on Laboratory Experiments in Exercise Physiology (Editor: Exercise Physiology Lab) | |||||
Literature | Schmidt/Lang/Heckmann: Physiologie des Menschen, Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg Kenney/Wilmore/Costill: Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Human Kinetics | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisite: Anatomy and physiology classes and lab course in physiology successfully completed (BWS students please contact C. M. Spengler) Desirable: Exercise Physiology Lecture (concomitantly or passed; is selection criterion in case of more applications than lab spaces) | |||||
376-0203-00L | Movement and Sport Biomechanics | W | 4 credits | 3G | W. R. Taylor, R. List, S. Lorenzetti | |
Abstract | Learning to view the human body as a (bio-) mechanical system. Making the connections between everyday movements and sports activity with injury, discomfort, prevention and rehabilitation. | |||||
Objective | Students are able to describe the human body as a mechanical system. They analyse and describe human movement according to the laws of mechanics. | |||||
Content | Movement- and sports biomechanics deals with the attributes of the human body and their link to mechanics. The course includes topics such as functional anatomy, biomechanics of daily activities (gait, running, etc.) and looks at movement in sport from a mechanical point of view. Furthermore, simple reflections on the loading analysis of joints in various situations are discussed. Additionally, questions covering the statics and dynamics of rigid bodies, and inverse dynamics, relevant to biomechanics are investigated. | |||||
376-0207-00L | Exercise Physiology | W | 4 credits | 3G | C. Spengler | |
Abstract | This course provides an overview over molecular and systemic aspects of neuromuscular, cardiovascular and respiratory adaptations to acute and chronic exercise as well as the interactions of the different systems influencing factors, e.g. genetics, gender, age, altitude/depth, heat/cold, with respect to performance and health. | |||||
Objective | The aim of this course is to understand molecular and systemic aspects of neuromuscular, cardiovascular and respiratory adaptations to acute and chronic exercise as well as the interaction of the different systems regarding health-relevant aspects and performance in healthy people and persons with selected diseases. Furthermore, students will understand the influence of genetics, gender, age, altitude/depth, heat and cold on the named factors. | |||||
Content | History of Exercise Physiology, research methods, fibertype heterogeneity and its functional significance, neural control of muscle force, molecular nad cellular mechanisms of muscle adaptation to resistance, endurance and stretching exercise, interindividual variability in the response to training, cardiorespiratory and metabolic responses to acute and chronic exercise, sexi differences relevant to exercise performance, exercise in hot and cold environment, children and adolescents in sport and exercise, exercise at altitude and depth, aging and exercise performance, exercise for health, exercise in the context of disease. | |||||
Lecture notes | Online material is provided during the course. | |||||
Literature | Recommended textbooks: William D. McArdle, Frank I. Katch, Victor L. Katch Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance, Eighth Edition, 2014 ISBN/ISSN: 9781451191554 W.L. Kenney, J.H. Wilmore, D.L. Costill Physiology of Sport and Exercise 5th Edition, 2012 ISBN-13: 978-0-7360-9409-2 / ISBN-10: 0-7360-9409-1 | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Anatomy and Physiology I + II | |||||
376-0815-00L | Writing your Master's Thesis: Natural Sciences and Engineering C1-C2 Does not take place this semester. Your course regristration is only valid with a simultaneous online registration at the language center (Link). Number of participants limited to 15 (3 courses are available). Attention: Registration is only possible from 12.9. (from 11.30h) - 15.9.2016 | W | 2 credits | 2V | S. Milligan | |
Abstract | We'll prepare you to produce your MSc thesis. You'll learn how to structure your thesis, write scientific English, and manage your writing efficiently. You'll receive detailed feedback on work in progress. | |||||
Objective | By the end of the course students are able to plan, draft, and edit academic English papers and theses; structure and write clear texts in a style which is acceptable to their academic discourse community; manage the writing process efficiently; select formal vocabulary and use it in a generally accurate and correct manner; choose and use generally suitable grammatical structures, punctuation, and orthographic conventions, assess their own effectiveness as writers of academic English, and identify areas in which further development is needed. | |||||
Content | The course covers the writing context; the writing process; structuring sentences, paragraphs, longer sections (such as introduction, methods, results, and discussion), and whole texts; presenting and integrating non-textual elements such as graphs and tables; and editing and correcting drafts and proofs. Each lesson comprises a mixture of elements, including specialist input, individual tasks, pairwork, and groupwork. Active participation is expected. | |||||
376-1033-00L | History of Sports | W | 2 credits | 2V | M. Gisler | |
Abstract | Comprehension for development and changes of sports from the ancient world to the presence. Description of sports in services of national idea, from education and health promotion from the middle of the 18th century till this day. | |||||
Objective | Understanding for the development and adaptation of sports from the ancient world to present times. | |||||
Content | Kurzüberblick über Antike bis frühe Neuzeit. Darstellung des Sports im Dienst nationaler Ideen, von Bildung und Erziehung, der Gesundheitsförderung von der Mitte des 18. Jahrhunderts bis heute.Überblick über die Geschichte der Olympischen Spiele in der Antike und Gegenwart. | |||||
Lecture notes | Ein Skript für die aktuelle Veranstaltung wird abgegeben. | |||||
Literature | Literaturangaben für eine Vertiefung der Inhalte werden im Skript gemacht. Die Anschaffung von Spezialliteratur ist allerdings nicht notwendig. | |||||
376-1107-00L | Sport Pedagogy | W | 2 credits | 2V | D. Seiler Hubler | |
Abstract | Central aspects of Sport related pedagogy will be handled in these lectures. These aspects cover, amongst others, the subject and tasks of Sport related pedagogy. Furthermore, the general and sports relevant foundations of Sport related pedagogy will be covered. | |||||
Objective | To gain basic knowledge of sports pedagogy and to recognize starting points for applied sports pedagogical intervention in schools. | |||||
Content | Inhaltliche Schwerpunkte der Vorlesung sind: - Einführung in die Sportpädagogik und die pädagogische Psychologie des Sportunterrichts - Bedeutung des Sports im Jugendalter - Zeitgemässer Sportunterricht - Sport und Leistung - Heterogenität im Sportunterricht - Sport und Gesundheit - Geschlechterfragen im Sport - Soziale und moralische Entwicklung im Sportunterricht | |||||
Lecture notes | Unterrichtsmaterialien zu den einzelnen Veranstaltungen werden den Studierenden zur Verfügung gestellt. | |||||
376-1127-00L | Sociology of Sport | W | 2 credits | 2V | M. Lamprecht | |
Abstract | These lectures deal with the current changes in society and sport and provide an overview of the many different problems and perspectives of sport sociology. | |||||
Objective | The lectures set out to: - present the different dimensions, functions and interrelationships of present-day sport - provide an introduction to the central theories and models of (sport) sociology - show how far sport reflects society and how it changes and becomes more differentiated in the process - take current examples from newspapers, magazines and television to highlight the sociological view of sport. | |||||
Content | • Sport and social change: developments and trends • The economy and the media: dependencies, consequences, scandals • Social inequalities and distinctions: gender differences and group behavior • Conflicts and politics: sports organizations, doping, violence | |||||
Lecture notes | Selected materials for the lecture are available under Link --> Lehre | |||||
Literature | - Coakley, Jay und Elizabeth Pike (2009): Sport in Society: Issues and Controversies. New York: Mc.Graw-Hill. - Lamprecht, Markus und Hanspeter Stamm (2002): Sport zwischen Kultur, Kult und Kommerz. Zürich: Seismo. - Thiel Ansgar, Klaus Seiberth und Jochen Mayer (2013): Sportsoziologie: Ein Lehrbuch in 13 Lektionen. Aachen: Meyer & Meyer. - Weis, Kurt und Robert Gugutzer (Hg.) (2008): Handbuch Sportsoziologie. Schorndorf: Hofmann. A detailed program with additional references will be delivered at the beginning of the lecture. | |||||
376-1117-00L | Sport Psychology | W | 2 credits | 2V | H. Gubelmann | |
Abstract | This lecture is intended as an introduction to sport psychology and imparts knowledge on selected areas of the subject. | |||||
Objective | Students are given insight into different work areas of sport psychology. In order to understand what «sport psychology» is, it is necessary to explain the essence and tasks of sport psychology and what it relates to, and to work out an underlying basis for key topics, such as cognition and emotions. Students' expertise is furthered by presenting and providing more in-depth treatment of additional topics of sport psychology. Selected intervention forms are intended to provide insight into applied sport psychology and ensure that mental processes and their impact in sport can be recognised. Case studies and practical exercises (e.g. objective training) are intended to prompt students to reflect to a greater extent on the forms in which sport psychology can be applied in their practice of sports and to integrate these in their teaching. | |||||
Content | Main Topics - Introduction to sport psychology - Cognitions in sports: mental rehearsal and mental training - Emotions and stress - Motivation: goal-setting in sports - Career and career transition in elite sport - Coach-Athlete-Interaction - Psychological aspects of sport-injury rehabilitation - Group dynamics in sport | |||||
Lecture notes | Unterrichtsmaterialien zu den einzelnen Veranstaltungen werden den Studierenden zur Verfügung gestellt. | |||||
Literature | Pflichtlektüre: Alfermann, D. & Stoll, O. (2010). Sportpsychologie: Ein Lehrbuch in 12 Lektionen. (3. Aufl.), Aachen u.a.: Meyer & Meyer. Empfohlen: Gerrig, J.P. (2014). Psychologie. (20. Aufl.), München u.a.: Pearson. | |||||
376-1177-00L | Human Factors I | W | 2 credits | 2V | M. Menozzi Jäckli, R. Huang, M. Siegrist | |
Abstract | Every day humans interact with various systems. Strategies of interaction, individual needs, physical & mental abilities, and system properties are important factors in controlling the quality and performance in interaction processes. In the lecture, factors are investigated by basic scientific approaches. Discussed topics are important for optimizing people's satisfaction & overall performance. | |||||
Objective | The goal of the lecture is to empower students in better understanding the applied theories, principles, and methods in various applications. Students are expected to learn about how to enable an efficient and qualitatively high standing interaction between human and the environment, considering costs, benefits, health, and safety as well. Thus, an ergonomic design and evaluation process of products, tasks, and environments may be promoted in different disciplines. The goal is achieved in addressing a broad variety of topics and embedding the discussion in macroscopic factors such as the behavior of consumers and objectives of economy. | |||||
Content | - Physiological, physical, and cognitive factors in sensation and perception - Body spaces and functional anthropometry, Digital Human Models - Experimental techniques in assessing human performance and well-being - Human factors and ergonomics in system designs, product development and innovation - Human information processing and biological cybernetics - Interaction among consumers, environments, behavior, and tasks | |||||
Literature | - Gavriel Salvendy, Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics, 4th edition (2012), is available on NEBIS as electronic version and for free to ETH students - Further textbooks are introduced in the lecture - Brouchures, checklists, key articles etc. are uploaded in ILIAS | |||||
376-1179-00L | Applications of Cybernetics in Ergonomics | W | 1 credit | 1U | M. Menozzi Jäckli, Y.‑Y. Hedinger Huang, R. Huang | |
Abstract | Cybernetics systems have been studied and applied in various research fields, such as applications in the ergonomics domain. Research interests include the man-machine interaction (MMI) topic which involving the performance in multi-model interactions, quantification in gestalt principles in product development; or the information processing matter. | |||||
Objective | To learn and practice cybernetics principles in interface designs and product development. | |||||
Content | - Fitt's law applied in manipulation tasks - Hick-Hyman law applied in design of the driver assistance systems - Vigilance applied in quality inspection - Accommodation/vergence crosslink function - Cross-link models in neurobiology- the ocular motor control system - Human performance in optimization of production lines | |||||
Literature | Gavriel Salvendy, Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics, 4th edition (2012) | |||||
376-1219-00L | Rehabilitation Engineering II: Rehabilitation of Sensory and Vegetative Functions | W | 3 credits | 2V | R. Riener, R. Gassert, L. Marchal Crespo | |
Abstract | Rehabilitation Engng is the application of science and technology to ameliorate the handicaps of individuals with disabilities to reintegrate them into society.The goal is to present classical and new rehabilitation engineering principles applied to compensate or enhance motor, sensory, and cognitive deficits. Focus is on the restoration and treatment of the human sensory and vegetative system. | |||||
Objective | Provide knowledge on the anatomy and physiology of the human sensory system, related dysfunctions and pathologies, and how rehabilitation engineering can provide sensory restoration and substitution. This lecture is independent from Rehabilitation Engineering I. Thus, both lectures can be visited in arbitrary order. | |||||
Content | Introduction, problem definition, overview Rehabilitation of visual function - Anatomy and physiology of the visual sense - Technical aids (glasses, sensor substitution) - Retina and cortex implants Rehabilitation of hearing function - Anatomy and physiology of the auditory sense - Hearing aids - Cochlea Implants Rehabilitation and use of kinesthetic and tactile function - Anatomy and physiology of the kinesthetic and tactile sense - Tactile/haptic displays for motion therapy (incl. electrical stimulation) - Role of displays in motor learning Rehabilitation of vestibular function - Anatomy and physiology of the vestibular sense - Rehabilitation strategies and devices (e.g. BrainPort) Rehabilitation of vegetative Functions - Cardiac Pacemaker - Phrenic stimulation, artificial breathing aids - Bladder stimulation, artificial sphincter Brain stimulation and recording - Deep brain stimulation for patients with Parkinson, epilepsy, depression - Brain-Computer Interfaces | |||||
Literature | Introductory Books: An Introduction to Rehabilitation Engineering. R. A. Cooper, H. Ohnabe, D. A. Hobson (Eds.). Taylor & Francis, 2007. Principles of Neural Science. E. R. Kandel, J. H. Schwartz, T. M Jessell (Eds.). Mc Graw Hill, New York, 2000. Force and Touch Feedback for Virtual Reality. G. C. Burdea (Ed.). Wiley, New York, 1996 (available on NEBIS). Human Haptic Perception, Basics and Applications. M. Grunwald (Ed.). Birkhäuser, Basel, 2008. The Sense of Touch and Its Rendering, Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics 45, A. Bicchi et al.(Eds). Springer-Verlag Berlin, 2008. Interaktive und autonome Systeme der Medizintechnik - Funktionswiederherstellung und Organersatz. Herausgeber: J. Werner, Oldenbourg Wissenschaftsverlag 2005. Neural prostheses - replacing motor function after desease or disability. Eds.: R. Stein, H. Peckham, D. Popovic. New York and Oxford: Oxford University Press. Advances in Rehabilitation Robotics - Human-Friendly Technologies on Movement Assistance and Restoration for People with Disabilities. Eds: Z.Z. Bien, D. Stefanov (Lecture Notes in Control and Information Science, No. 306). Springer Verlag Berlin 2004. Intelligent Systems and Technologies in Rehabilitation Engineering. Eds: H.N.L. Teodorescu, L.C. Jain (International Series on Computational Intelligence). CRC Press Boca Raton, 2001. Selected Journal Articles and Web Links: Abbas, J., Riener, R. (2001) Using mathematical models and advanced control systems techniques to enhance neuroprosthesis function. Neuromodulation 4, pp. 187-195. Bach-y-Rita P., Tyler M., and Kaczmarek K (2003). Seeing with the brain. International journal of human-computer-interaction, 15(2):285-295. Burdea, G., Popescu, V., Hentz, V., and Colbert, K. (2000): Virtual reality-based orthopedic telerehabilitation, IEEE Trans. Rehab. Eng., 8, pp. 430-432 Colombo, G., Jörg, M., Schreier, R., Dietz, V. (2000) Treadmill training of paraplegic patients using a robotic orthosis. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, vol. 37, pp. 693-700. Hayward, V. (2008): A Brief Taxonomy of Tactile Illusions and Demonstrations That Can Be Done In a Hardware Store. Brain Research Bulletin, Vol 75, No 6, pp 742-752 Krebs, H.I., Hogan, N., Aisen, M.L., Volpe, B.T. (1998): Robot-aided neurorehabilitation, IEEE Trans. Rehab. Eng., 6, pp. 75-87 Levesque. V. (2005). Blindness, technology and haptics. Technical report, McGill University. Available at: Link Quintern, J. (1998) Application of functional electrical stimulation in paraplegic patients. NeuroRehabilitation 10, pp. 205-250. Riener, R., Nef, T., Colombo, G. (2005) Robot-aided neurorehabilitation for the upper extremities. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing 43(1), pp. 2-10. Riener, R. (1999) Model-based development of neuroprostheses for paraplegic patients. Royal Philosophical Transactions: Biological Sciences 354, pp. 877-894. The vOICe. Link. VideoTact, ForeThought Development, LLC. Link | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Target Group: Students of higher semesters and PhD students of - D-MAVT, D-ITET, D-INFK, D-HEST - Biomedical Engineering, Robotics, Systems and Control - Medical Faculty, University of Zurich Students of other departments, faculties, courses are also welcome This lecture is independent from Rehabilitation Engineering I. Thus, both lectures can be visited in arbitrary order. | |||||
376-1714-00L | Biocompatible Materials | W | 4 credits | 3G | K. Maniura, J. Möller, M. Zenobi-Wong | |
Abstract | Introduction to molecules used for biomaterials, molecular interactions between different materials and biological systems (molecules, cells, tissues). The concept of biocompatibility is discussed and important techniques from biomaterials research and development are introduced. | |||||
Objective | The class consists of three parts: 1. Introdcution into molecular characteristics of molecules involved in the materials-to-biology interface. Molecular design of biomaterials. 2. The concept of biocompatibility. 3. Introduction into methodology used in biomaterials research and application. | |||||
Content | Introduction into native and polymeric biomaterials used for medical applications. The concepts of biocompatibility, biodegradation and the consequences of degradation products are discussed on the molecular level. Different classes of materials with respect to potential applications in tissue engineering and drug delivery are introduced. Strong focus lies on the molecular interactions between materials having very different bulk and/or surface chemistry with living cells, tissues and organs. In particular the interface between the materials surfaces and the eukaryotic cell surface and possible reactions of the cells with an implant material are elucidated. Techniques to design, produce and characterize materials in vitro as well as in vivo analysis of implanted and explanted materials are discussed. In addition, a link between academic research and industrial entrepreneurship is established by external guest speakers. | |||||
Lecture notes | Handouts can be accessed online. | |||||
Literature | Literatur Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine, Ratner B.D. et al, 3rd Edition, 2013 Comprehensive Biomaterials, Ducheyne P. et al., 1st Edition, 2011 (available online via ETH library) Handouts provided during the classes and references therin. |
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