Course detail
Special devices for healthcare and ecology
FEKT-GALEAcad. year: 2018/2019
Principles and solutions of therapeutic devices (electro-treatment, using of the laser, using of the ultrasound, diathermy, cryogenic technique, using of the ionize radiation). Systems for support and replacement of organs. Monitoring and support systems of life functions. Rehabilitation and prothetic devices. Technical approach to maitanance and recovery of environment.
Supervisor
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Students will acquire the practical knowledge about selected therapeutic devices for the health care and for the ecology.
Prerequisites
The subject knowledge on the Bachelor´s degree level is requested.
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Recommended or required reading
Bronzino J.D. et al.: The Biomedical Engineering Handbbok. Academic Press, San Diego 1988
Kline et al.: Handbook of Biomedical engineering. Academic Press, San Diego 1988.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Requirements for completion of a course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every.
Language of instruction
English
Work placements
Not applicable.
Aims
The aim of the lectures is introduce the students to principles of selected special devices which are used for in medicine and ecology.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.
Type of course unit
eLearning
eLearning: currently opened course