MEB02 - ECTS Describe the mechanical behavior of soft and hard tissues in the human body, as well as the main materials used in prostheses, orthoses and other implants.

MEB04 - ECTS

MEB01 - ECTS

The learning goals of this discipline are set on specific áreas of physics and its biomedical applications on the fields of medicine and biology.

MEB03 - ECTS The student must:
- have a vision of the means available for the development of applications that use the Internet as an integrating element, especially the protocols, languages ​​and tools associated with the foundation of web programming. 

- be able to use REST architecture and develop web services to create an application data layer. 

- know the principles of interaction: usability, accessibility and user experience, as well as a co-creation methodology and prototyping and testing methods. 

- develop skills in the area of ​​designing Web or Mobile applications that use the Internet for communication and data synchronization. 

- understand how to work in multi-disciplinary teams.

MEB06 - ECTS

MEB05 - ECTS

This unit present a strong practical-laboratory component, promoting students to achieve skills for laboratory work autonomy, as well as to plan the experimental work according to the theoretic basis of the studies. The collaboration with the Faculty ofMedical Sciences of the New University of Lisbon, in particular with the CEDOC laboratories, is an added value to this unit.

MEB12 - ECTS Understand the bioethical approach and the relation between science, ethics and society.
    Frame biotechnological issues within a bioethical approach.
    Discuss cases and themes, adequately applying bioethical thinking, prevailing theories and argumentative models to the evaluation of concrete situations.
    Develop ethical competence in order to participate in the debate on problems raised by the application of biotechnologies.

MEB10 - ECTS 1. Know an integrated view of the main modes of degradation and ruin of biomaterials
2. Identification of different types of ruin and degradation of biomaterials.
3. Identify ways to control and minimize the occurrence of ruin and degradation of biomaterials.
4. Calculate the life span of an implant due to fatigue.
5. Design mechanical components to avoid fracture in vivo.
6. Establish protocols for testing resistance to ruin and degradation of in-vitro biomaterials for biomedical applications
7. Test the resistance to ruin and degradation in in-vitro conditions

MEB08 - ECTS To Study commercial systems based on modules or boards, aimed at the acquisition, transmission, and visualization of medical signals.

To analyze several advanced techniques of digital signal processing, with a view to the temporal and spectral characterization of biosignals.

To Study the operating principles of the main equipment used in Electromedicine.

To Systematically address the procedures associated with preventive/corrective maintenance in some medium-sized medical equipment, the most recurrent breakdowns, and aspects related to the safety of equipment and people.

MEB11 - ECTS

• Understand the manufacturing philosophy inherent to additive manufacturing (AM), its generic steps, and its advantages and limitations.
• Describe the available AM technologies and the specific materials they are suitable for.
• Know how to apply the acquired concepts in the AM of polymeric parts.
• Understand the suitability of AM to the specificities of parts for biomedical applications.
• Compare the suitability of additive technologies vs. conventional forming for the manufacture of specific biomedical products.
• Be able to recommend the most appropriate modelling technology for the manufacture of specific biomedical products.
• Be able to recommend the most appropriate additive technology for the manufacture of specific biomedical products.
• Be able to design new parts that can be made additively, by geometric integration of existing products

MEB09 - ECTS

MEB07 - ECTS

The student will obtain knowledge, skills, and proficiency in:

1. To know how to apply the concepts, principles, and methods of VI.
2. Select and apply the best forms of visualization for each type of data and analysis required.
3. Evaluate existing VI systems, namely critically analyze the applicability of these systems to specific types of information and application areas.

      4. Develop interactive VI systems.

MEB19 - ECTS