BM1108 Physiology and engineering

Physiology and Engineering consists of two parts.

1. A number of excursions.
2. A research project, in which the students work in groups to evaluate a medical device that measures or supports a body function. The students will present their work in a lecture.

Knowledge on the course content of WB2408: Anatomy and Physiology is advised.

Study Goals

The student must be able to:

• Understand the physiological mechanisms in the human body.
• Understand the engineering principles of medical devices.
• Analyse the similarities and differences between the medical device and the physiological system.
• Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the medical device.
• Search and understand relevant scientific literature about the medical device.
• Translate the acquired knowledge to a lecture.
• Show critical thinking.

Teachers

Last modified: 2016-02-25