Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have knowledge about the structures of the principal biomaterials such as bone, muscle, cartilage, ligaments, connective tissues and biofluids. 
• Have knowledge about the mechanics and remodeling of living tissue. 
• Have knowledge about quality assurance and risk assessment procedures of medical devices. 
• Have knowledge about the liability and responsibility of medical devices manufacturers throughout the product lifecycle. 

Skills

• Be able to create valid models from experimental data and simulate the mechanical behaviors of living tissues using biomechanical simulation methods such as the finite element method. 
• Be able to create simple models of human body structures such as bones and ligaments. 
• Be able to classify medical devices according to current regulations. 
• Be able to apply clinical assessments to document the performance and safety of medical devices according to the specific classification.  

Competences

• Be able to combine insights from solid mechanics with the structure of biomaterials to draw informed conclusions about the behavior of living tissue. 
• Be able to envision medical devices for specific purposes that can fulfill regulatory requirements. 

Type of instruction

The teaching is organized in accordance with the general form of teaching. Please see the programme cirruculum §17.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course module the expected workload is 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams