The aim of the course is to familiarise students with the structure and functional properties of metal, ceramic, polymer and composite biomaterials for various functional applications in reconstructive and procedural surgery, materials for surgical instrumentation, issues of degradation and corrosion of biomaterials and methods of testing biomaterials.
Developing knowledge of the physical processes involved in the functioning of various systems and organs of living organisms.
Developing concepts, learning principles, acquiring and systematising knowledge in the field of manufacturing techniques and the formation of material properties. Developing the ability to find appropriate technological solutions. Acquainting students with basic manufacturing technologies of metallic, ceramic and polymeric materials.
Learning the principles and systematising knowledge in the field of materials engineering and getting to know selected practical applications of engineering materials in: electronics, medicine, food and transport industries.
The aim of the course is to familiarise students with the use of implants in bone surgery, minimally invasive surgery, dental prosthetics, taking into account the latest constructional solutions as well as biomechanical and material issues and implantation techniques used.
Introduction to legal regulations for medical device to circulation and use, biological and clinical research clinic functioning, ethical and legal conditions associated with transplantation and genetic engineering.
The aim of the course is to shape the knowledge of basic concepts and research methods required for engineering materials. Supplementary laboratory exercises to ensure practical familiarisation of students with the research methodologies and methods of analysis and interpretation of obtained research results.
Developing concepts, learning principles and systematising knowledge in the field of methods of structure formation and a set of functional properties of engineering materials, training the ability to select appropriate technologies taking into account the conditions of using the products of engineering materials, developing and practising the skills of assessing the impact of applied technologies on the structure and functional properties of products.
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the basic objectives of biomimetics as a science that imitates patterns from nature. Knowledge will be presented on the structure of selected living organisms as models in technical and medical solutions. Discussions will include new approaches to the design process and modelling of the properties of biomimetic materials as well as methods of their production based on the methods of formation of biological structures. Numerous examples of applications of biomimetic materials in materials engineering and biomedical engineering will be presented.
The aim of the course is to develop knowledge in the field of modern rapid prototyping technologies, including the use of 3D printing technology. During the classes, students will learn about the techniques of printing from various materials and will have the opportunity to design and produce a finished model on their own.
Course objective: Familiarising students with the basic concepts of surgical instrumentation, the required functional properties of surgical instruments, the purpose and methods of quality assessment of different types of surgical and dental instrumentation. Moreover, the students are familiarised with the types and purpose of medical instruments related to the diagnostics and instruments used in anthropometric measurements.
Familiarising students with modern technologies for manufacturing and processing metallic, ceramic and polymeric materials.
The aim of the course is to learn the methods of shaping the mechanical, electrochemical and physicochemical properties of surface layers.
Mastering the ability to understand specific texts on the issues of biomedical engineering in English. Presentations on given topics. The ability to self-presentation.
The objective of the course is to familiarise students with the qualitative and quantitative risk analysis. Risk analysis process and risk control options. Examples of risk analyses of selected medical devices.
Learning the principles and systematising knowledge of material bonding methods. Developing the ability to find appropriate technological solutions. Familiarising students with basic materials bonding technologies (welding, sealing, soldering or gluing).
The course will familiarise students with computer aided design methods for medical devices. The course will include a discussion of programmes that enable the preparation of technical documentation at the design stage of the final form of an implant. In particular, the course will provide the students with the opportunity to get acquainted with the Solid Works environment, i.e. software for parametric three-dimensional modelling (3D CAD). It enables the design of solid models, as well as metal sheets, welded structures, moulds and surface models. In addition, it enables the assembly of all elements into a single design and preparation of full production documentation. The choice of this course will result in the acquisition of knowledge in the field of modern construction methods and principles that guide them. It will also allow one to understand the need to use computer systems to support engineering design.
Within the scope of the course, students will be able to become acquainted with the basic issues related to quality in business management strategy, the evolution of quality management systems, as well as the standards and principles of quality management systems in organisations (their identification, the basis for auditing and certification). Discussions will include integrated management systems in organizations (quality-safety-environment), work safety management and safety of products, machines and technological equipment.
Thematic scope of the project: Tools for quality and product safety assessments – the concept of quality methods, tools and techniques. Statistical process control (SPC). PDCA quality improvement cycle. Statistical process control. Traditional and new quality tools in assessing and shaping product safety and quality. Quality improvement methods – QFD and FMEA. Practical preparation of a project to improve and enhance quality and product safety.
As part of the course, students will learn about modern methods of incremental manufacturing of physical objects, with particular emphasis on FDM/FFF SLS, SLM, SLA technologies. Discussions will include the impact of the thickness of the manufactured layer, degree and type of filling of the physical object, orientation in the workspace and other incremental manufacturing parameters on the structure and mechanical properties of products.
The course introduces students to the field of knowledge concerning materials dedicated to health care, excluding those used for implants in orthopaedics and traumatology, interventional cardiology or dental prosthetics. In particular, textile and upholstery materials will be discussed as a complement to classical materials, i.e. metal, ceramic, polymer or composite materials, as used for specialised protective clothing or operating theatre equipment. Fibrous materials that come into contact with the patient’s skin, hygiene products or, fibrous materials used in medical devices and equipment will also be discussed. In addition, the course will discuss issues that should be taken into account when selecting materials for a specific application. This will enable proper selection of materials for “made to measure” products. Currently, personalised products are of increasing interest and are a major direction of development in the discipline of biomedical engineering. In addition, students will apply the research methods they have learnt to assess the suitability of particular materials in a practical manner. Therefore, the main objective of the proposed elective course is the application of knowledge and skills in the practical use of information about materials and the skills acquired earlier during the educational process of selecting research methods and interpretation of the obtained results to optimise the selection process of textile and upholstery materials for hospital or rehabilitation products and equipment.
The aim of the course is to present the characteristic mechanical and physicochemical properties of metallic biomaterials and the possibility of processing them into various forms of implants for functional applications and methods of modifying their surface. Selection criteria are based on the recommendations of ISO standards and EU Directives.
The aim of the course is to present the characteristic mechanical and physicochemical properties of ceramic and polymeric biomaterials and the possibility of their processing into implantable products for specific functional applications and how they can be used in composite systems. The quality assessment of products is based on the recommendations of ISO standards and EU Directives.
The aim of the course is to learn the methods of shaping the mechanical, electrochemical and physicochemical properties of surface layers in biomaterials.
The aim of the course is to form the notions, to systematise understanding in the scope of the types and construction of surgical instruments, to acquaint with the principles of designing surgical instrumentation taking into account its operating conditions and the methods of its sterilisation.
The aim of the course is to develop knowledge of the principles of designing hospital and rehabilitation equipment and selecting appropriate functional materials. Acquisition of knowledge and skills in the practical use of information sources on materials.
The aim of the course is to develop knowledge in the field of classification and conformity assessment of medical devices with the essential requirements, selection of appropriate modules and conformity procedures for products of particular classes on the basis of the applicable legal provisions that arise from European Union directives and Polish legislative acts.
The aim of the course is to shape the knowledge of corrosion and degradation of metallic, ceramic and polymeric biomaterials used for implants. Students are introduced to the consequences of general and peri-implant reactions in the body as a result of infiltration of corrosion products and biodegradation of implants.
The aim of the course is to develop knowledge of the basics of designing and adapting barrier-free spaces with the use of technical aids. Understanding the construction and functional features of hospital and rehabilitation equipment, taking normative requirements into account. Acquiring knowledge and skills in selecting equipment for individual patient needs.
The aim of the course is to familiarise students with minimally invasive implantation methods and design solutions of the implants used in diseases of the circulatory, genitourinary, respiratory and digestive systems. In addition, students are introduced to instruments and devices used in laparoscopic procedures.
The aim of the course is to develop knowledge in the field of tissue stimulation by means of physical stimuli. Students are acquainted with the methodology of treatments and the equipment used, as well as issues related to: thermotherapy, light therapy, laser therapy, electrotherapy, magnetic field therapy and ultrasound.
The aim of the course is to present constructional and material solutions for implants used in reconstructive surgery, cranio-maxillofacial surgery, spine surgery, dental surgery, otolaryngology and tissue regeneration using tissue engineering methods.
The aim of the course is to develop knowledge in the field of materials used for prosthetic products. Learning the construction and functional features of basic prosthetic products. Acquiring knowledge and skills in the scope of selecting proper material and technology used in dental prosthetics.
The aim of the course is to develop the understanding of modern imaging techniques including the use of virtual reality and 3D techniques.
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the classification of health care institutions, technical and sanitary-hygienic requirements of rooms and buildings in accordance with the current legal and normative recommendations and with the used means of sanitary transport.
The aim of the course is to develop knowledge of the basic concepts and methods of research applied in biomaterials and tissues and to familiarise students with the methods of analysis and interpretation of the research results.
The aim of the course is to develop understanding in the field of the non-invasive diagnosis of dysfunctions occurring in the motor system of the masticatory organ. Students are introduced to techniques of diagnosing and methods of treating temporomandibular joint dysfunctions.
Learning the principles and systematising knowledge of material bonding methods. Developing the ability to find appropriate technological solutions. Familiarising students with basic materials bonding technologies (welding, sealing, soldering or gluing).
The course will familiarise students with computer aided design methods used for medical devices. The course will include a discussion of programmes that enable the preparation of technical documentation at the design stage of the final form of an implant. In particular, the course will provide the students with the opportunity to get acquainted with the Solid Works environment, i.e. software for parametric three-dimensional modelling (3D CAD). It enables the design of solid models, as well as metal sheets, welded structures, moulds and surface models. In addition, it enables the assembly of all elements into a single design and preparation of full production documentation. The choice of this course will result in the acquisition of knowledge in the field of modern construction methods and principles that guide them, as well as allowing one to understand the need to use computer systems to support engineering design.
Within the scope of the course, students will become acquainted with the basic issues related to quality in business management strategy, the evolution of quality management systems, as well as the standards and principles of quality management systems in organisations (their identification, the basis for auditing and certification). Discussions will include integrated management systems in organizations (quality-safety-environment), work safety management and safety of products, machines and technological equipment.
Thematic scope of the project: Tools for quality and product safety assessment – the concept of quality methods, tools and techniques. Statistical process control (SPC). PDCA quality improvement cycle. Statistical process control. Traditional and new quality tools in assessing and shaping product safety and quality. Quality improvement methods – QFD and FMEA. Practical preparation of a project to improve and enhance quality and product safety.
As part of the course, students will learn about modern methods related to incremental manufacturing of physical objects, with particular emphasis on FDM/FFF SLS, SLM, SLA technologies. Discussions will include the impact of the thickness of the manufactured layer, degree and type of filling of the physical object, orientation in the workspace and other incremental manufacturing parameters on the structure and mechanical properties of products.
The course introduces students to the field of knowledge concerning materials dedicated to health care, excluding those used for implants in orthopaedics and traumatology, interventional cardiology or dental prosthetics. In particular, textile and upholstery materials will be discussed as a complement to classical materials, i.e. metal, ceramic, polymer or composite materials, as used for specialised protective clothing or operating theatre equipment. Fibrous materials that come into contact with the patient’s skin, hygiene products or, fibrous materials used in medical devices and equipment will also be discussed. In addition, the course will cover issues that should be taken into account when selecting materials for a specific application. This will enable proper selection of materials for “made to measure” products. Currently, personalised products are of increasing interest and are a major direction of development in the discipline of biomedical engineering. In addition, students will apply the research methods they have learnt to assess the suitability of particular materials in a practical manner. Therefore, the main objective of the proposed elective course is the application of knowledge and skills in the practical use of information about materials and the skills acquired earlier during the educational process of selecting research methods and interpretation of the obtained results to optimise the selection process of textile and upholstery materials for hospital or rehabilitation products and equipment.
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