Specialised subject 2. Implants of alloys featuring shape memory effect Field of study: Materials Science and Engineering
Programme code: 08-S2MA12.2015

Module name: Specialised subject 2. Implants of alloys featuring shape memory effect
Module code: IM2A_PS2_ISME
Programme code: 08-S2MA12.2015
Semester:
  • winter semester 2017/2018
  • winter semester 2016/2017
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
The module Implants of alloys featuring shape memory effect shall enable that students are knowledgeable about alloys featuring shape memory effect and showing features of a biocompatible material and which may be used for medical implants. Moreover, the learning of examples of implants used so far shall enable mastering principles of their designing useful to develop new applications in medicine and veterinary medicine.
Prerequisites:
Achievement of effects of education in modules: shape memory alloys, selected issues from biomaterials toxicology, materials degradation in a biological environment.
Key reading:
1.Yahia L'Hocine, “Shape memory implants”, Springer Verlag Inc. (2000). 2. H. Morawiec, Z. Lekston: Implanty medyczne z pamięcią kształtu, Wyd. Politechniki Śląskiej, Gliwice 2010
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Detailed learning of alloys featuring shape memory effect and examples of implants used so far in medicine and veterinary medicine necessary to design new implant models; understanding the designing methodology and principles of applying alloys featuring shape memory effect to implants and instruments in medicine and veterinary medicine. [IM2A_PS2_ISME_1]
 IM2A_W06 [2/5] IM2A_W07 [2/5] IM2A_W08 [3/5] IM2A_W10 [1/5] IM2A_W11 [2/5]
The skill to choose the alloy for an implant of specific designation; the skill to design implants and instruments applying alloys featuring shape memory effect; [IM2A_PS2_ISME_2]
 IM2A_U02 [2/5] IM2A_U03 [1/5] IM2A_U15 [5/5]
Understanding ethical, economic and ecological aspects of materials designing for applications in medicine [IM2A_PS2_ISME_3]
 IM2A_W18 [5/5] IM2A_K02 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written examination [IM2A_PS2_ISME_w_1]
Verification of the knowledge based on the lectures content, recommended literature and attended classes
 IM2A_PS2_ISME_1 IM2A_PS2_ISME_2 IM2A_PS2_ISME_3
Written test [IM2A_PS2_ISME_w_2]
Checking the knowledge and skills to interpret phenomena occurring in shape memory alloys for application to medical implants
 IM2A_PS2_ISME_1 IM2A_PS2_ISME_2 IM2A_PS2_ISME_3
Test [IM2A_PS2_ISME_w_3]
Assessment of mastering the basic knowledge necessary for individual performance of a practical exercise
 IM2A_PS2_ISME_1 IM2A_PS2_ISME_2 IM2A_PS2_ISME_3
Report [IM2A_PS2_ISME_w_4]
The assessment of the skill of designing simple implants for medical and veterinary applications
 IM2A_PS2_ISME_3
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [IM2A_PS2_ISME_fs_1]
The lecture shall enable understanding the issues related to properties of alloys used in medicine as well as mechanisms of used medical implants operation. The lecture is delivered with the use of multimedia
 30
The work with the recommended literature comprising independent acquisition of knowledge related to basic issues
 30 Written examination [IM2A_PS2_ISME_w_1]
laboratory classes [IM2A_PS2_ISME_fs_2]
The application of the acquired theoretical knowledge in practical learning the operation of implants made of shape memory alloys as well as in designing new ones. Exercises are performed by students individually with the use of equipment of teaching and scientific laboratories.
 30
Preparation to classes through independent studying of recommended issues.
 30 Written test [IM2A_PS2_ISME_w_2] Test [IM2A_PS2_ISME_w_3] Report [IM2A_PS2_ISME_w_4]
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