Course : Artificial Organs

Aims & Objectives

To provide the student with basic knowledge necessary for the technology and design of artificial organs and limps with specific attention to the blood rheology, biomechanics, electromechanics, biocompatibility and material choice Learning outcomes & Competences The students will be able to: 1. Describe and explain basic concepts of artificial organs, joints and limps technology. 2. Identify the significant parameters necessitate organ geometry, biomechanical function, materials? characteristics, biocompatibility, patient connection or implantation methodologies and external support. 3. Describe and explain the strategies followed for the whole organ tissue engineering.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge from topics of Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Materials chemistry, biochemistry, experimental materials strength, cell-tissue biology, Design