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Cyprus International University
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THERAPEUTIC MEDICAL DEVICES

Course
BIME306 - THERAPEUTIC MEDICAL DEVICES
Department
Biomedical Engineering - English - Undergraduate
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
3
ECTS
6
T+P+L
3 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
-
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

Course Description

This course will provide students brief review of physiology and common pathology from an engineering point of view for understanding of therapeutic medical devices. The lectures will focus on function of therapeutic medical devices so that the students will gain the ability to contribute in their design, development and effective usage in their future careers.Fundamentals of therapeutic devices and their working principles, General concepts of diagnosis, theraphy and monitorization, Cardiac, respiratory and neuromuscular assit devices, Physical theraphy equipment. Cardiovascular instrumentation, prosthesis and assist devices. Neuromuscular prosthetics and orthotics. Respiratory therapy equipment and instrumentation. Anaesthesia delivery apparatus and applications. Sensory communication aids. Internal prosthetic and orthotics. Electrosurgery and related equipment. Instrumentation related to metabolic systems. Medical imaging systems. Radiation therapy.

THERAPEUTIC MEDICAL DEVICES

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Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction
Week 2 Defibrillators
Week 3 Electro Surgical Units
Week 4 Blood Pumps
Week 5 Cardiac Rhythm Devices Part 1: Principles of Cardiac Pacemakers
Week 6 Cardiac Rhythm Devices Part 2: Details of Cardiac Pacemakers
Week 7 Cardiac Rhythm Devices Part 3: Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Week 8 Midterm exams
Week 9 Cardiac Rhythm Devices Part 4: Advances topics
Week 10 Treatment Machines for External Beam Radiotherapy Part 1: Superficial X-ray units
Week 11 Treatment Machines for External Beam Radiotherapy Part 2: Cobalt teletherapy devices
Week 12 Treatment Machines for External Beam Radiotherapy Part 3: Particle Accelerators
Week 13 Treatment Machines for External Beam Radiotherapy Part 4: Details of Linacs
Week 14 Treatment Machines for External Beam Radiotherapy Part 4: Proton, Neutron and Ion Therapy Systems
Week 15 Final Exam

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Joseph D. Bronzino; The Biomedical Engineering Handbook, Third Edition. ISBN-13: 978-0849321214

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes

  1. P01 Should have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
  2. P02 Should have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines in complex engineering problems.
  3. P03 Should have the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
  4. P04 Should have the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve complex engineering problems.
  5. P05 Should have the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.
  6. P06 Should have the ability to apply modern design methods.
  7. P07 Should have the ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications.
  8. P08 Should have the ability to use information technologies effectively.
  9. P09 Should have the ability to design experiments, for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
  10. P10 Should have the ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
  11. P11 Should have the ability to work in intradisciplinary teams.
  12. P12 Should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
  13. P13 Should have the skills to work individually.
  14. P14 Should have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  15. P15 Should have the knowledge of at least one foreign language.
  16. P16 Should be able to write effective reports, understand written reports, and prepare design and production reports.
  17. P17 Should have the ability to make effective presentations.
  18. P18 Should have the ability to give and have clear and understandable instructions.
  19. P19 Should gain consciousness (awareness) about the necessity of lifelong learning.
  20. P20 Should have the ability to access information.
  21. P21 Should have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew himself/herself.
  22. P22 Should gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility and should act in accordance with ethical principles.
  23. P23 Should gain knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
  24. P24 Should gain knowledge about project management, risk management, and change management practices in business life.
  25. P25 Should gain awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
  26. P26 Should gain knowledge about development in sustainability.
  27. P27 Should gain knowledge about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and security at universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering.
  28. P28 Awareness should be gained about the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

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