LTB11001 - ECTS Introduce the study, knowledge and understanding of the basic structural (anatomy) and functional (physiology) concepts. General concepts of histology. Basic principles of the muscular physiology.
Constitution and operation of the various systems of the human body.
Stimulate the students’ interest in research and in the exercise of critical thinking learning.

LTB11003 - ECTS

LTB11004 - ECTS The student should be able to understand and apply the fundamental laws of newtonian mechanics; apply a specific methodology for problem solving; perform experiments and analyse the results obtained and identify deviations from expected results critically.

LTB11005 - ECTS

The student will obtain knowledge, skills and proficiency in:

 

• To learn the conceptual foundations for developing and coding of algorithms in programming languages;
• To develop computer applications in high-level languages;
• Practical application of the course contents in real problems, using the procedural and imperative programming paradigm, and also the object-oriented programming paradigm;
• To develop logical and formal reasoning skills for solving complex problems.

LTB11006 - ECTS This course aims to develop a broad overview on the chemistry fundaments, as a part of the basic scientific training of the students, essential for monitoring future courses (such as Materials or Biochemistry). It also aims to increase students' ability to work autonomously.

LTB12001 - ECTS To understand and explain the kinematics of human movement. 

To identify biomechanical models and to understand the importance of anthropometry for its application, by applying and calculating anthropometric parameters.

To understand the unique features in modelling the biomechanical properties of the Human joints, bones and musculoskeletal system.

To be able to acquire and analyse kinematic, kinetic and electromyography data.

To be able to employ different solutions to describe Human movement.

To understand the behaviour of the tissues that compose the Human body.

To understand biomechanical models as tools for diagnostic, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, physical exercise, ergonomy or as an aid to the design of equipment to support human mobility.

LTB12002 - ECTS . Provide knowledge regarding the structure / function of biomolecules
. Provide knowledge regarding enzymatic kinetics and regulation of cellular metabolism
. To develop laboratory practices related to analytical techniques and quantitative / qualitative tests in chemical/biochemical analysis
. Develop basic laboratory practices for the analysis of biomolecules

LTB12003 - ECTS

Learning objectives (knowledge, skills and competencies to be developed by students)

At the CU of Electrotechnics, a basic discipline in the field of engineering sciences, it is intended that students acquire fundamental competencies in the field of Electrical Engineering, namely that allow understanding of the phenomena electromagnetic in nature and that allows the analysis of electrical circuits in direct and alternating current. It is also intended that students are in possession of instruments (base knowledge and bibliographic guidelines) that enable the eventual continuation and deepening of studies.
In structuring the UC, and in order to achieve the objectives, we seek to complement the theoretical knowledge, including carrying out research work, problem-solving and laboratory practice.

LTB12004 - ECTS

The goal of this curricular unit (UC) is to provide students basic knowledge of linear algebra and skills to deal with the mechanisms of differential calculus in scalar and vector fields, mathematical tools of significant importance in the professional training of a higher technician or engineer.

LTB12005 - ECTS

LTB21001 - ECTS The curricular unit aims to provide students with the following knowledge:
- concepts of information systems analysis; - explore the potential of a RDBMS;
- representation of information in XML
- storage of high volumes of data

LTB21002 - ECTS

The aim of the course is to enable students to acquire skills in cell and molecular biology that allow them to act as biomedical engineers in the development of support structures for research and clinical testing, processing, and interpretation of biological signals in the area of cellular and molecular biology. The program of course is organized as a journey into the cell focusing on processes of cell division, replication, transcription, and translation of nucleic acids. Special focus is given to the failures of vital physiological processes that correlate with diseases. Also, the regulatory processes must be understood by the students. 

LTB21003 - ECTS

Product Development:

• Develop skills in the area of medical product development.
• Study and application of structured development methods and generation of concepts for new medical products.

Computer Aided Engineering:

• Selection of integrated systems for modeling and production of medical devices.

LTB21004 - ECTS Enumerate the concept of semiconductor material;
Classify the different materials according to their electrical conductivity in conductors, semiconductors and doores;
Point out the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductor material;
Understand the driving process in the various diodes (rectifier, light emitter and Zener);
Understand the avalanche process in zener diode;
Question and interpret driving states in the rectifier diode, light-emitting diode, and Zener diode;
Understand the difference between conventional sense and real sense of an electric current;
Know the symbology associated with different diodes;
Analyze circuits with rectifier diodes, LED and Zener;
Apply the different driving models associated with diodes;
Understand the constitution of the bipolar junction transistor (TBJ)/Metal oxide Semiconductor (MOSFET);
Identify the symbology of TBJ/MOSFET;
Distinguish NPN transistor from PNP;
Distinguish MOSFET transistor from Channel N from P-channel;
Understand the operation of mosfet enrichment and depletion;
Identify and analyze MOSFET models for the various modes of operation;
Understand the driving process in TBJ/MOSFET;
Identify and understand the modes of operation of TBJ/MOSFET;
Identify the main assemblies of a transistor (TBJ/MOSFET) and its polarization meshes;
Evaluate the transistors (TBJ/MOSFET) as a switch/amplifier element;
Identify, understand and interpret the main characteristic curves of TBJ/MOSFET;
Evaluate the resting point of tbj/MOSFET;
Understand the effect of temperature compensation on the common emitting assembly;
Identify and understand the function of coupling and bypass capacitors;
Design polarization meshes in the common emitter/common font configuration;
Analyze low complexity electronic circuits;
Simulate low-complexity electronic circuits;
Assemble, test and experiment with low-complexity electronic circuits;

LTB21005 - ECTS

- Describe and apply techniques for summarizing a data set

- Solve problems involving models and probability distributions with discrete variables and with continuous variables

- Characterize and apply estimators

- Construct and interpret confidence intervals

- Identify and apply the appropriate parametric hypotheses test

- Identify and apply the appropriate nonparametric hypotheses test

- Build and analyze a simple linear regression model

 

LTB22001 - ECTS Knowing the effect of biomaterials upon the living organism and of living organism upon biomaterials
Knowing the various existing biomaterials in the market
Relate structure/properties/application
Knowing the various surface treatments and coatings available in order to increase the biocompatibility of
materials
Identify the limitations of biomaterials

LTB22002 - ECTS

It aims the instruction of the students in the various types of medical devices. It introduces the medical devices as a way to diagnose, prevent and treat. Uses concepts that will allow the development of future aplications.

LTB22003 - ECTS To analyze the operation of simple and differential amplifiers.
To analyze how Analog Filters work.
To analyze the operation of the Analog/Digital and Digital/Analog Converters, and know-how to quantify and criticize the error in the conversion.
To analyze medical signal acquisition systems.

LTB22004 - ECTS Know how to explain the operating principles of health equipment, namely the role of each electronic circuit included in this equipment. Know the requirements in terms of safety that are associated whenever it is intended to develop equipment for the health area. Know the interfaces of medical equipment with external devices. Understand the communication protocols of medical equipment.

LTB22005 - ECTS

LTB31006 - ECTS

Students should develop skills in behavioral analysis, leadership and team management in an organizational context.

 

LTB31001 - ECTS To get acquainted with the different solutions available in the market for dental prostheses/implants, musculoskeletal system protheses/orthosis and other implants

To get acquainted with the computational and experimental methodologies for the development of such medical devices, along with the different possibilities for manufacturing materials and techniques

To determine the limitations and evolution potential of these medical devices

LTB31003 - ECTS This curricular unit has the goal of introducing the students to the different methods in imagiology.
It focuses on the fundamental basis, technologies and clinical applications until the retrieving of the biological/medical image. The latest developments in imaging applied to biomedical technology will also be discussed during this unit.

LTB31007 - ECTS

To understand the role, impact and interaction of organizations and companies with their surroundings, as well as their internal functioning in a functional and systemic perspective.

LTB31004 - ECTS Knowledge of matter at the nanoscale (1-100 nm), recognizing that at this scale unique physical, chemical and
biological phenomena occur, which can be manipulated and exploited in remarkable ways.
Knowledge in nanotechnology and applications, with emphasis on the possibilities for biomedical applications.
Knowledge about nananomateriais, nanosystems and nanodevices
Knowledge about the interaction and behaviour of nananomateriais, nanosystems and nanodevices in biological
systems.
Knowledge of advanced techniques for the characterization of nanomaterials.

LTB31005 - ECTS The curriculum unit of Medical Signal Processing studies the characterization of discrete signals and systems, both in the temporal domain and in the spectral domain as well their importance in the time-frequency analysis systems (spectrogram).

LTB31002 - ECTS Learning outcomes include the acquisition of skills in human genetics and notions of
genetic toxicology.

LTB32001 - ECTS

• Understand processes and innovation models, sources and threats, and how innovation spreads;
• Explain the role of innovation on competitiveness and its impact on products and services;
• Understand the process of creation and development of new ideas;
• Diagnose and conduct feasibility studies to create a new company; Develop a business plan;
• Understand the process of enterprise /company creation and monitor the progress and development of a company.

LTB32002 - ECTS It aims to provide students of specific knowledge in areas that allow the analysis and the development of a digital medical image processing system. It introduces concepts and methods of digital image processing to enable the development of applications. Use appropriate tools to digital image processing, particularly the Matlab and specific toolbox. Identify and solve specific problems of medical imaging.

LTB32004 - ECTS Make students face technology problems in the biomedical area; Enhance the capacity of analysis and synthesis, allowing to integrate technical and scientific knowledge acquired in various subjects of the course; Develop oral and written expression capabilities through the execution of written reports and oral presentations; Develop a critical sense and strengthen their self-confidence, autonomy, planning capabilities, preparation of teamwork and interpersonal relationships; Knowing how to promote to potentially interested parties the work result.