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Presentation
Presentation
Biomedical Engineering is a multidisciplinary field of knowledge that aims to study and develop solutions in the area of biomedicine, with a particular focus on medical diagnostics, biopharmaceuticals, gene therapy, prosthetics, and rehabilitation. This course unit explores topics and concepts related to the various branches of Biomedical Engineering, emphasising the role of the biomedical engineer in identifying the most suitable solutions to promote human well-being. In parallel, this course also aims to equip students with the essential foundational skills necessary for understanding and engaging with the subjects covered in subsequent course units.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT1706-14624
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
What is Biomedical Engineering Roles of a Biomedical Engineer Biomaterials Tissue Engineering Biochemical Reactions and Enzyme Kinetics Cell Growth Fluorescence Instrumentation Sensing Technologies Quantities, Dimensions, and Units The Chemical or Biological Process: Diagrams and Symbols Scientific Communication Patents and Licensing
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Objectives
Objectives
The objective of this course unit is to promote the understanding of the core principles underlying Biomedical Engineering and the role of the biomedical engineer in both academic and professional contexts, particularly in settings related to medicine and allied fields. Accordingly, students will be able to: develop skills in interpreting information within the medical and related fields, and contextualise this information from the perspective of the technical conceptualisation of the interdisciplinary domains of Biomedical Engineering; understand the interdisciplinary nature of Biomedical Engineering through an introductory contact with the technical fields associated with its practice; and identify short- and medium-term academic and professional opportunities in Biomedical Engineering, as well as best practices for continuous technical knowledge updating throughout their professional careers.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
Classes will be conducted using digital presentations and interactive tools such as SLIDO, promoting immediate feedback between knowledge transmission and acquisition. Professionals from academic and industrial sectors will also be invited to deliver lectures in a seminar format, providing students with a practical perspective on Biomedical Engineering. Participation in these seminars will be assessed through questionnaires on the Moodle platform. Additionally, students will develop scientific communication skills by creating short videos for dissemination on social media, encouraging clarity and accessibility in the communication of scientific content.
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References
References
Enderele, J.D., & Bronzino, J. (2012). Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (3ª ed.). London, UK: Elsevier Academic Press. Lanza, R. P., Langer, R., & Vacanti, J. (2000). Principles of Tissue Engineering (2 a ed.). London, UK: Elsevier Academic Press. Moaveni, S. (2020). Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering (6ª ed.). London, UK: Elsevier Academic Press
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
