Modeling in Biomedical Engineering

Code:

EBE0148

Acronym:

MEBI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Biomedical Engineering

Instance: 2012/2013 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Bioengineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MEB	16	Syllabus	1	-	5	42	135
MIB	16	Syllabus	4	-	5	42	135
PRODEB	2	Syllabus	1	-	5	42	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Modeling and simulation are rapidly gaining terrain as an alternative to the established medical research methodologies of clinical investigation and animal experimentation.  Similarly, simulation as a medical training modality is becoming realistic enough to represent an alternative to training on real patients and animals.  Modeling is also a fundamental tool for the customization of medical implants and prostheses using rapid prototyping techniques. The main objective of this course is to introduce students to modeling and simulation concepts and applications in these two specific areas of biomedical engineering reflected in parts I and II of the program below. Students will have a chance to work individually and in group and to improve their oral and written communication skills, as well as to critically analyze the subjects presented during the classes.

Learning outcomes and competences

In the first part of this subject, students obtain competences on all steps of 3D modeling and on the rapid prototyping technologies that are mostly used in the medical area, for the fabrication of 3D models and of customized metallic, ceramics and polymeric biomaterials. In the second part of the course, students develop the capacity to develop models of human physiology, with special application to healthcare education and training. The learning process includes the acquisition of competencies in all the steps of model development: critical analysis of modeling needs, establishment of requirements, conceptualization, mathematical description, model programming and verification, and validation of simulation results.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Part I: 3-D Biomodelling and rapid prototyping. Introduction and basic concepts. 3D Medical models & Prototypes. Rapid prototyping technologies. Reverse Engineering. Guided implantology. Fabrication of customized biomaterials. Customized bioceramics, biopolymers and biometals. Clinical applications. Part II - Modeling and simulation of human physiology: Interface and model requirements; Conceptual models; Mathematical models; Discretization and software implementation; Interpretation of simulation results; Applications.

Mandatory literature

Fernando Jorge Alves et al; “Protoclick- Prototopiagem Rápida”, 2001
Kai, Chua Chee; Rapid prototyping. ISBN: 981-238-117-1
Principles of Materials Science and Engeneering
Willem van Meurs; Modeling and Simulation in Biomedical Engineering: Applications in Cardiorespiratory Physiology, McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition , 2011. ISBN: 10: 0071714456 e 13: 978-0071714457

Complementary Bibliography

Insight Media; Medical Applications of Rapid Prototyping, Insight Media, 2009

Teaching methods and learning activities

To stimulate active engagement with the subject matter, the students are very often asked to prepare the class by reading selected chapters. During class, the faculty provides clarifications of this content and highlights the more important aspects of it. Additional examples are worked out by the students, and discussed collectively. It is normal that students are questioned during the class.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
	Participação presencial		100,00
	Total:	-	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Description	Type	Time (hours)	End date
	Frequência das aulas	0
	Total:	0,00

Eligibility for exams

A minimum of 10 (ten) in the final examination.

Calculation formula of final grade

Evaluation through final examination.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable

Internship work/project

Not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

 Through a final examination

 

 

Classification improvement

One final exam will take place for classification improvement.