376-0021-00L Introduction to Biomedical Engineering I
Semester | Autumn Semester 2017 |
Lecturers | R. Müller, J. G. Snedeker, M. Zenobi-Wong |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Abstract | Introduction to biomechanics, biomaterials, tissue engineering, medical imaging as well as the history of biomedical engineering. |
Objective | Understanding of physical and technical principles in biomechanics, biomaterials, tissue engineering, medical imaging as well as the history of biomedical engineering. Mathematical description and problem solving. Knowledge of biomedical engineering applications in research and clinical practice. |
Content | Tissue and Cellular Biomechanics, Molecular Biomechanics and Biopolymers, Computational Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, Radiation and Radiographic Imaging, Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Biomedical Optics and Lasers. |
Lecture notes | Stored on ILIAS. |
Literature | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, 3rd Edition 2011, Autor: John Enderle, Joseph Bronzino, ISBN 9780123749796 Academic Press |