(*) Unfortunately this information is not available in english.
Workload
Education level
Study areas
Responsible person
Hours per week
Coordinating university
3 ECTS
B3 - Bachelor's programme 3. year
(*)Medical Engineering
Serpil Tekoglu
2 hpw
Johannes Kepler University Linz
Detailed information
Original study plan
Bachelor's programme Medical Engineering 2025W
Learning Outcomes
Competences
Students are able to assess the characteristics, strengths and weaknesses of new materials based on their physico-chemical properties and select suitable materials for medical technology applications.
Skills
Knowledge
Comprehending and analyzing materials science publications to identify the essential properties of new materials. (k1-k5)
Evaluating and selecting appropriate materials. (k1-k5)
Understanding material characterisations and selecting and assassing characterization methods. (k1-k5)
Evaluating material-tissue interactions and biocompatibility of new materials. (k1-k5)
New metallic materials for medical implants
New ceramic materials for medical implants
New organic materials for medical implants
Material-tissue interaction
Biocompatibility
Smart materials for sensors
Smart materials for actuators
Criteria for evaluation
Written or/and oral exam or/and active participation in exercise
Methods
Classroom event. Traditional lecture-based method and interactive teaching method involving students (individually or group work). Homework assignment for exercises in the classroom.
Language
English
Study material
Supplied during the event. Lecture slides with references. Relevant scientific publications for further literature review.
Changing subject?
Yes
Is completed if
(*)254NAGWNMWK23: KV Neueste medizinische Materialien und Werkstoffe (2 ECTS)
