Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2019
Health Sciences and Technology Master  | ||||||
 Major in Medical Technology | ||||||
| Electives | ||||||
| Elective Courses I | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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| 376-0021-00L | Materials and Mechanics in Medicine | W | 4 credits | 3G | M. Zenobi-Wong, J. G. Snedeker | |
| Abstract | Understanding of physical and technical principles in biomechanics, biomaterials, and tissue engineering as well as a historical perspective. Mathematical description and problem solving. Knowledge of biomedical engineering applications in research and clinical practice. | |||||
| Learning objective | Understanding of physical and technical principles in biomechanics, biomaterials, tissue engineering. Mathematical description and problem solving. Knowledge of biomedical engineering applications in research and clinical practice. | |||||
| Content | Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, Tissue Biomechanics, Implants. | |||||
| Lecture notes | course website on Moodle | |||||
| Literature | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, 3rd Edition 2011, Autor: John Enderle, Joseph Bronzino, ISBN 9780123749796 Academic Press | |||||
| 376-1714-00L | Biocompatible Materials | W | 4 credits | 3G | K. Maniura, M. Rottmar, 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. | |||||
| Learning objective | The course covers the follwing topics: 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. 4. Introduction to different material classes in use for medical applications. | |||||
| Content | Introduction into natural 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, drug delivery and for medical devices 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. A link between academic research and industrial entrepreneurship is demonstrated by external guest speakers, who present their current research topics. | |||||
| Lecture notes | Handouts are deposited online (moodle). | |||||
| Literature | Literature: - 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 and references therin. | |||||
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