151-0397-00L Orthopaedic Bioengineering
| General information |
| Semester |
Summer Semester 2007 |
| Lecturers |
R. Müller, R. N. Alkalay, H. Van Lenthe |
| Periodicity |
yearly course |
| Language of instruction |
English |
| Comment |
Diploma study program D-ITET: 4 cp |
| Catalogue data |
|
| Abstract |
Introduction to the basic concepts of orthopaedic science with special emphasis on bioengineering. |
| Objective |
Introduction to the basic concepts of orthopaedic science with special emphasis on bioengineering. |
| Content |
Orthopaedics nowadays is heavily influenced by the general movement in medicine towards cellular and molecular therapy approaches. In this context, engineering principles are very important in the development and application of quantitative approaches in biology and medicine.
This course includes a general introduction to structure and function of the musculoskeletal system: anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and joints; hierarchical imaging methods to assess and quantify single cells or large joint systems; introduction in biomechanics of musculoskeletal tissues and joints.
In the second part of the course, bone and cartilage diseases and their therapies will be the focus: arthritis, osteoporosis; traumatology and fracture healing; joint replacement and reconstruction; implants; molecular and cellular approaches; computer simulations; genetics, genomics and gene therapy; biomaterials and tissue engineering. |
| Lecture notes |
Available online. |
| Notice |
Lectures will be given in English. Experience with Matlab will be expected. |
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) |
|
Performance assessment as a semester course
|
| ECTS credits |
4 credits |
| Examiners |
R. Müller, H. Van Lenthe |
| Type |
session examination |
| Language of examination |
English |
| Course attendance confirmation required |
Yes |
| Repetition |
The performance assessment can be examined every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
|
| Admission requirement |
Will be announced on first day of lecture. |
| Mode of examination |
oral 30 minutes |
|
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.
|
 |
|
Wichtiger Hinweis:
Diese Website wird in älteren Versionen von Netscape ohne graphische Elemente dargestellt. Die Funktionalität der Website ist aber trotzdem gewährleistet. Wenn Sie diese Website regelmässig
benutzen, empfehlen wir Ihnen, auf Ihrem Computer einen aktuellen Browser zu installieren. Weitere Informationen finden Sie auf
folgender Seite.
Important Note:
The content in this site is accessible to any browser or Internet device, however, some graphics will display correctly only in the newer versions of Netscape. To get the most out of our site we suggest
you upgrade to the newer browser.
More information
