Class Introduction to Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering is an area of multidisciplinary knowledge that aims to study and present solutions in biomedicine, focusing on medical diagnosis, biopharmaceuticals, gene therapy, prostheses, and rehabilitation. In addition to Biomedical Engineering, one must understand areas such as the development of new biomaterials, biosensors, and nanotechnology, which are integrated and implemented in the creation of new technical knowledge and the creation of solutions for society. The Biomedical Engineering student should also understand the other components related to therapy and diagnostic techniques involving nuclear medicine.

This Curricular Unit addresses the topics and concepts related to the various aspects of Biomedical Engineering, focusing on the role played by the biomedical engineer in the search for more appropriate solutions for the well-being of the human being.

1. Introduction

2. Fundamentals of Analysis

3. Biomaterials

4. Tissue Engineering

5. Biochemical Reaction and Enzymatic Kinetics

6. Cell Growth

7. Fluorescence

8. Instrumentation

9. Sensing

10. Patents and Licenses

During lectures, the syllabus’s contents are presented using presentations based on slides and case studies, stimulating discussion between students and professor. Professionals from the academic and corporate sectors are invited to speak in a seminar-like setting.

• 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