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The fields of natural science and engineering have gained much knowledge by learning from the structure of living things. On the other hand, by the introduction of the technics of nature engineering since the end of 19th century, the medical technology has made remarkable advancements. The medicine and engineering have been in the relationship of complementing each other.
The aim of this course is to understand the content of the medical engineering and biomechanics which are related to an artificial organ.
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Outline |
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The themes of the lectures range from basic knowledge of bionics and biomaterial science to specific examples of clinical applications. The students will be given calculation problems and instruct to make reports.
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Requirements (Assignments) |
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Students taking this course need basic knowledge of dynamics and biological. It is desirable for students to review these related subjects before starting this course as far as it is possible.
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Schedule |
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1. Introduction: the history of the study biomechanics as boundary region
2. Property of biomaterials: Composition, structure and mechanical characteristics of biotissue
3. Biometal: The history of the development and applications of Stainless steel, Co-Cr, titanium, etcetera
4. Bioceramics: manufacturing process and various characteristics of alumina ceramics, HA, carbon ceramics, etcetera
5. Polymer: variety, manufacturing process , various characteristics and examples of applications
6. Problems of boiomedical materials: degradation and degradation in vivo state, durability, vital reaction, biocompatibility
7. Hydrodynamics (1):The structure of heart and the blood vessels and mechanical characteristics, diseases of the heart
8. Hydrodynamics (2): Functions of blood, hydrodynamics of the blood vessel, and disease of the blood vessel
9. Biomechanics: The dynamics, the static issue of analysis, viscoelastic analysis
10. Bioinstrumentation: Electromagnetic characteristics of the human body, electrocardiogram, X-rays, MRI, supersonic waves
11. Medical physics and its application: Video diagnosis technology, warm temperature, shock wave, radiation therapy, etcetera
12. Artificial organ (1): The history and problems of artificial joints, artificial blood vessels, artificial dialysis, artificial heart
13. Artificial organ (2): Artificial middle ear, artificial inner ear, artificial vision, actions for the functional disorder assistance
14. Law and ethics for medical engineering: Safety level, various evaluation method, product liability law, the issue of bioethics
15. Summarization: The present issues with medical engineering and future problems
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Grading Policy |
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The evaluation is carried out by judging contents of the report submitted by student.
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Textbook and Reference |
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No textbook is used, but printed materials will be distributed when needed.
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Note |
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