Biomedical Engineering Programme code: 08-S2IB15.2019

Field of study: Biomedical Engineering
Programme code: 08-S2IB15.2019
Programme code (USOS): W4-S2IB19
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
Language of study: Polish
Academic year of entry:
  • summer semester 2021/2022
  • summer semester 2020/2021
  • summer semester 2019/2020
Level of qualifications/degree: second-cycle studies (in engineering)
Mode of study: full-time
Degree profile: general academic
Number of semesters: 3
Degree: magister inżynier (Master's Degree with engineering competencies)
Access to further studies: the possibility of applying for post graduate and doctoral studies
Specializations:
  • Imaging and modeling of materials for biomedical applications
  • Modeling and simulation of biomedical systems
Semester from which the specializations starts: 2
Scientific or artistic disciplines to which the learning outcomes are related and their percentage share in education: biomedical engineering (engineering and technology) [leading discipline]: 100%
ISCED code: 0719
The number and date of the Senate’s resolution: 395 (25/06/2019)
General description of the programme:
The field of biomedical engineering (BME) is part of bioengineering sciences. The main issues it covers are as follows: medical informatics, bioinformatics, medical imaging, image processing, telemedicine, physiological signal processing, biomechanics, biomaterials, 3D modelling and biomedical optics.
Organization of the process of obtaining a degree:
1. Second-cycle students choose a master’s thesis supervisor at the beginning of the first semester of study. 2. Students prepare their thesis (master's thesis) in accordance with the "Regulations for the preparation of diploma theses in the field of biomedical engineering". 3. The diploma (master's degree) exam takes place in front of a board of examiners appointed by the Institute of Computer Science of the Faculty of Computer Science and Materials Science, consisting of a chairman and two members (thesis supervisor, thesis reviewer). 4. The conditions for admission to the thesis defense and diploma exam are as follows:   a. obtaining the required learning outcomes, including getting credits and passing exams from all modules as well as obtaining the required number of ECTS points envisaged in the study plan and educational program for the whole course of education for the second-cycle studies in biomedical engineering;    b. submitting, by the end of the last semester, a student record book with complete entries;    c. submitting copies of the diploma thesis and other documents (application, photos, etc.) in accordance with the current requirements for submitting theses at the Faculty of Computer Science and Materials Science;    d. obtaining positive marks from two reviews of the thesis (from the thesis supervisor and reviewer).
Connection between the field of study and university development strategy, including the university mission:
Second-cycle studies in the field of biomedical engineering are a significant contribution to the achievement of the strategic objective No. 2 (Innovative education and modern teaching and research offer at the world level) and No. 3 (Active cooperation of the University with the environment), which were included in the document "Strategy for the Development of the University of Silesia in Katowice for the years 2012-2020". According to this document, the priority of the University in the field of modern education is the creation of new, interdisciplinary inter-faculty and inter-university study programs, conducted jointly with the socio-economic environment of the University. The task of the University is to provide students with comprehensive education, without neglecting knowledge and specialist skills relevant to particular fields of study. Compliance with the superior strategy automatically completes the Faculty's strategy, in particular the objective of improving the fields of study realized at the Faculty. The creation of second-cycle studies falls within this activity as a continuation of first-cycle studies.
Specialization: Imaging and modeling of materials for biomedical applications
General description of the specialization:
Problems related to biomaterials include: selection of materials for implants and their applications, the impact of the environment of the living organism on the implant behaviour, bioavailability, tissue reaction mechanisms, biophysical, biochemical and biomechanical requirements for implants, degradation of biomaterials, technologies of applying surface layers to implants, construction problems. Imaging and modelling of biomaterials enable to solve the above problems in a non-invasive way. Professional perspectives: • work in research institutions and research and development centres • work in institutions dealing with counselling and dissemination of knowledge in the field of biomedical engineering and biomaterial technology as well as computer support in technology
Internships (hours and conditions):
not applicable
Graduation requirements:
The conditions that must be met in order to complete studies in the field of biomedical engineering include: 1. obtaining the required learning outcomes, including getting credits and passing exams from all modules as well as obtaining the required number of ECTS points envisaged in the study plan and educational program for the whole course of education; 2. successful thesis defense in front of a board of examiners Completing studies in the field of biomedical engineering is certified by a higher education diploma.
Number of ECTS credits required to achieve the qualification equivalent to the level of study: 90
Professional qualifications:
not applicable
Percentage of the ECTS credits for each of the scientific or artistic disciplines to which the learning outcomes are related to the total number of ECTS credits: biomedical engineering (engineering and technology): 100%
Specialization: Modeling and simulation of biomedical systems
General description of the specialization:
Creation of virtual models within the framework of biomedical engineering is now one of the basic activities for obtaining, for example, implants, prostheses or other objects cooperating with the human body. Graduates are able to form biomedical engineering problems, solve them through modelling, designing, developing technologies and constructions using computer techniques. Professional perspectives: • work in computer companies in the design and implementation of information systems • work in design, construction and technological units • work related to solving research and innovation problems and implementing new solutions
Internships (hours and conditions):
not applicable
Graduation requirements:
The conditions that must be met in order to complete studies in the field of biomedical engineering include: 1. obtaining the required learning outcomes, including getting credits and passing exams from all modules as well as obtaining the required number of ECTS points envisaged in the study plan and educational program for the whole course of education; 2. successful thesis defense in front of a board of examiners Completing studies in the field of biomedical engineering is certified by a higher education diploma.
Number of ECTS credits required to achieve the qualification equivalent to the level of study: 90
Professional qualifications:
not applicable
Percentage of the ECTS credits for each of the scientific or artistic disciplines to which the learning outcomes are related to the total number of ECTS credits: biomedical engineering (engineering and technology): 100%
KNOWLEDGE
The graduate:
has extended knowledge of physical and chemical phenomena and their mathematical and numerical models in the field of applications of mechanics, signal analysis, computer science and biomechanical system modeling in biomedical engineering [W01]
has extended knowledge of mathematical methods used for solving and modelling engineering problems in the field of biomedical engineering, including matrix, differential, integral and algorithmic descriptions [W02]
has in-depth knowledge of computer science, materials science, biology and medicine in terms of their application in biomedical engineering and medical diagnostics [W03]
has detailed knowledge of modelling in biomedical engineering in the field of experimental methods, simulations and numerical calculations as well as information systems in medicine [W04]
has detailed knowledge of manufacturing systems in biomedical engineering regarding innovative production techniques and technologies, metrology and reconstruction engineering issues [W05]
has structured and theoretically founded knowledge of modeling supporting the design of technical devices, both in the area of modeling structural elements and the theory of constitutive equations of hard and soft tissues and biological fluids [W06]
has well-organized knowledge of modern information and telemetry systems in medicine, integration of medical systems and networks, remote medical data acquisition systems and methods of automatic diagnostics [W07]
knows standard and modern statistical methods used in medicine, issues of creating and managing databases in health care [W08]
knows and understands the basic concepts and principles in the field of protection of industrial property and copyright as well as the need to manage intellectual property resources; can use patent information resources [W16]
knows the general principles of creating and developing forms of individual entrepreneurship using knowledge in the field of biomedical engineering [W17]

SKILLS
The graduate:
is able to acquire information from the subject literature to solve complex engineering problems in the field of biomedical engineering and related sciences, both in Polish and English; can draw conclusions from the resources of information gathered in various sources, compare it and formulate critical and reasoned opinions in both speech and writing [U01]
can use the basic forms of engineering communication in biomedical engineering in both Polish and English; can use a mathematical description with symbols appropriate to the subject matter; knows how to prepare the technical specification of the structure with the use of CAD and numerical methods, in particular FEM [U02]
is able to prepare, both in Polish and English, information on the problem being solved, prepare a report presenting the results of his/her own scientific research, documented with appropriate literature footnotes, in both written and oral form [U03]
can prepare and make an oral presentation in Polish and English in the field of biomedical engineering [U04]
can determine the direction of engineering and scientific research, find the relevant literature and use it, as well as acquire knowledge in the field set by the teacher as part of self-study [U05]
is able to interact in technical English language using specialized vocabulary in the field of biomedical engineering to present a brief and simple justification or explanation of a given engineering problem [U06]
skilfully and in an advanced way: uses a computer connected to the Internet; efficiently uses it in everyday life and in the process of education and self-study, uses application software, prepares materials and multimedia presentations; creatively uses information technology to search, gather and process information and to communicate; uses the systems of: computer graphics, digital image processing, modelling of vector computer graphics objects [U07]
is able to map, measure structural elements and select technological processes using computer-aided design and production methods; knows how to use CAD, CAM and FEM programs [U08]
can use data, charts, tables, other sources of technical information, and ready-made engineering programs for data analysis, measurement and design [U09]
is able to apply knowledge acquired or taken from various sources when analysing a technical problem, not only in the field of biomedical engineering, but also related sciences, i.e. materials engineering, computer science, biology and medicine, taking into account non-technical aspects [U14]
can put forward a hypothesis related to the construction of a technical device or a technological process in medical engineering, and then can develop and implement a simple research program to verify it [U16]
is able to evaluate the possibilities of experimental or theoretical verification of research hypotheses put forward in the field of biomedical engineering [U17]
has the ability to assess the possibility of using new achievements of technology in biomedical engineering and their usefulness in solving a given technical problem [U18]
is prepared to work in the broadly understood health care industry, applying the principles of work safety, ergonomics and health management [U19]
can propose improvements to existing technical solutions [U22]
they communicate in a foreign language using communicative language skills at an advanced level. They have the ability to read and understand complicated scientific texts and to prepare various written (including research) texts and oral presentations on specific issues in a particular field of study in a foreign language. [U26]
can work individually and in a team; knows how to estimate the time needed to complete a given task; is able to develop and implement a schedule of work to ensure that the deadlines are met; skilfully presents and discusses a selected topic related to biomedical engineering; has developed interpersonal communication in private and professional life [U27]

SOCIAL COMPETENCES
The graduate:
is aware of the very rapid development of technology as a field of knowledge both in terms of theoretical methods and new solutions, inventions and can inspire his/her team to search for the latest solutions in the literature of the subject indicating the sources of information [K01]
is aware of the impact of technology on the surrounding world, including the environment, human relations and security, and the related responsibility for the decisions made [K02]
is able to work in a team as a team member, group leader, person inspiring others to search for new solutions and is aware of responsibility for his/her own work and ready to comply with the principles of working in a team and to take responsibility for jointly realized tasks [K03]
can set strategic and operational goals, and related priorities for the implementation of tasks, both formulated by others and identified by himself/herself, adequately determining priorities for the implementation of defined tasks, behaving in a professional manner, observing the rules of professional ethics, respecting the dignity of patients during medical procedures, respecting the diversity of views and cultures as well as legal provisions in medicine and biomedical engineering [K04]
is able to identify and adequately solve ethical dilemmas related to contact with employees, team-mates and subordinates, as well as external dilemmas related to the effects that his/her professional activity can have on the lives of other people [K05]
is capable of creating new ideas and concepts in the scope of his/her profession, and able to perceive the needs of innovation and improvement of ideas [K06]
is aware of the role of a master of science in society, in particular, related to promoting modern technical solutions, their impact on the improvement of people's quality of life and the quality and competitiveness of their work; can formulate and present opinions in a manner understandable to technically uneducated people; is able to translate his/her knowledge into the language of electronic media as well as other mass media, presenting important engineering problems, paying attention to all important elements, arguing for and against the analysed solutions [K07]
KNOWLEDGE
The graduate:
has detailed theoretical knowledge of the most important problems of biomedical materials engineering in the field of biomaterials and tissue research methods and the basics of tissue and genetic engineering [W09]
has knowledge of the perspectives and trends in the field of computer modelling and simulation in engineering and clinical biomechanics, testing methods for biomaterials and tissues, basics of biotechnology and genetic engineering, design of IT and telemetry system applications in medicine, applications of electronics in medicine and modern manufacturing technologies and systems [W10]
has basic knowledge of telecommunication, telecommunication systems and networks as well as devices included in ICT networks, including wireless networks, and configuration parameters necessary for the operation and maintenance of local area network infrastructure [W11]
knows basic design methods, graphic recording methods and methods of engineering calculations and simulations of phenomena in the field of modeling biological structures and implants cooperating with them [W12]
knows modern simulation and computational programs in the field of biomedical engineering [W13]
has the knowledge necessary to understand social, economic, legal, ethical and other non-technical conditions of engineering activities [W14]
has basic knowledge of management, including quality management and running a business [W15]

SKILLS
The graduate:
is able to plan a program of experimental research and conduct an experiment in the field of biomedical engineering and draw conclusions based on the results of his/her own research and the results of research available in the literature [U10]
is able to develop a simple program or use an available computer simulation program to implement issues in the field of biomedical engineering and to interpret data obtained through computer simulation [U11]
is able to develop a mathematical model of physical phenomena occurring in basic engineering problems of biomechanics and human dynamics, biological fluid mechanics, heat and mass exchange in bioengineering and can solve the related engineering problems in these fields using analytical computational tools and computer simulations of real processes [U12]
can apply experimental methods to solve problems in the field of biomedical engineering, perform measurements, carry out statistical analysis and significance analysis in the field of engineering measurements, carry out load analysis of anatomical elements of the human musculoskeletal system, design models of medical devices, including implants and artificial organs, as well as carry out their biomechanical testing in terms of functionality [U13]
is able to assess a wider technical problem and its implications, not only in relation to technology, but also, to a certain extent, in relation to basic medical sciences concerning the protection of health, work environment or natural environment [U15]
is able to make initial economic analysis of the developed technical project in the field of biomedical engineering [U20]
can make critical analysis of the way technical solutions (devices, objects, systems, processes and services of biomedical engineering) work and evaluate them [U21]
can specify project assumptions and then formulate the specification of complex biomedical engineering tasks, including the unusual ones, taking into account their non-technical aspects [U23]
can assess the usefulness of methods and tools for solving engineering tasks typical of biomedical engineering, as well as creatively solve complex engineering tasks, including unusual ones and those containing a research component [U24]
can - according to a given specification - design and implement a complex device, object, system or process used in biomedical engineering using the appropriate and available methods, techniques and tools, and developing new tools [U25]
Module Language of instruction Form of verification Number of hours ECTS credits
Curriculum content
3D data structures [08-IB-S2-18-1-SD3D] English exam lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 30 		6
3D scanning processes [08-IB-S2-18-1-PS3D] Polish course work laboratory classes: 30 3
Basics of requirements engineering [08-IB-S2-18-1-PIW] Polish course work laboratory classes: 5 1
Designing functional robots [08-IB-S2-18-1-PRF] Polish exam lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 30 		4
Digital processing of medical images [08-IB-S2-18-1-SPOM] Polish course work laboratory classes: 30 3
Modelling of biological structures and processes [08-IB-S2-18-1-MSPB] Polish course work lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 30 		4
Reverse engineering and discretization methods [08-IB-S2-18-1-IWMD] Polish course work lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 30 		4
Testing methods for biomaterials and tissues [08-IB-S2-18-1-MBBT] Polish exam lecture: 30
laboratory classes: 30 		4
Supplementary content
Master's seminar 2 [08-IB-S2-17-1-SM1] Polish course work seminar: 15 1
Module Language of instruction Form of verification Number of hours ECTS credits
Curriculum content
3D data structures [08-IB-S2-18-1-SD3D] English exam lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 30 		6
3D scanning processes [08-IB-S2-18-1-PS3D] Polish course work laboratory classes: 30 3
Basics of requirements engineering [08-IB-S2-18-1-PIW] Polish course work laboratory classes: 5 1
Designing functional robots [08-IB-S2-18-1-PRF] Polish exam lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 30 		4
Digital processing of medical images [08-IB-S2-18-1-SPOM] Polish course work laboratory classes: 30 3
Modelling of biological structures and processes [08-IB-S2-18-1-MSPB] Polish course work lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 30 		4
Reverse engineering and discretization methods [08-IB-S2-18-1-IWMD] Polish course work lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 30 		4
Testing methods for biomaterials and tissues [08-IB-S2-18-1-MBBT] Polish exam lecture: 30
laboratory classes: 30 		4
Supplementary content
Master's seminar 2 [08-IB-S2-17-1-SM1] Polish course work seminar: 15 1
Module Language of instruction Form of verification Number of hours ECTS credits
Specialization content - imaging and modelling of materials for biomedical applications
Basics of ab initio methods of computer modelling of biomaterials [08-IBOM-S2-18-2-PMAI] Polish exam lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 25 		3
Elements of biomaterials physics [08-IBOM-S2-17-2-EFB] Polish course work lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 15 		2
Materials science [08-IBOM-S2-18-2-NoM] Polish exam lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 30 		3
Modelling of processes occurring in materials [08-IBOM-S2-18-2-MPZM] Polish course work lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 25 		3
Optical microscopy and quantitative stereology [08-IBOM-S2-17-2-MOSI] Polish course work lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 15 		2
Physical testing methods for biomaterials [08-IBOM-S2-17-2-FMBB] Polish course work lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 15 		2
X-ray imaging methods for materials [08-IBOM-S2-18-2-RMOM] Polish exam lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 25 		3
Supplementary content
Interpersonal communication [08-IB-S2-17-2-KI] Polish course work lecture: 15
practical classes: 15 		3
Master’s laboratory 1 [08-IB-S2-18-2-PM1] Polish course work laboratory classes: 15 4
Master's seminar 2 [08-IB-S2-18-2-SM2] Polish course work seminar: 15 5
Module Language of instruction Form of verification Number of hours ECTS credits
Specialization content - modelling and simulation of biomedical systems
3D data modeling [08-IBMS-S2-18-2-MD3D] Polish course work laboratory classes: 30 2
Additive technologies [08-IBMS-S2-18-2-TA] Polish exam lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 30 		3
Designing image analysis and recognition systems [08-IBMS-S2-18-2-PSAR] Polish exam lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 30 		3
FEM and numerical methods [08-IBMS-S2-18-2-MMN] Polish course work laboratory classes: 30 2
Hybrid imaging techniques [08-IBMS-S2-18-2-HTO] Polish course work laboratory classes: 30 2
Project management [08-IBMS-S2-18-2-ZP] Polish course work laboratory classes: 15 1
Simulating robot control [08-IBMS-S2-18-2-SSR] Polish course work laboratory classes: 30 2
Simulation of mechanical processes [08-IBMS-S2-18-2-SPM] Polish exam lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 30 		3
Supplementary content
Interpersonal communication [08-IB-S2-17-2-KI] Polish course work lecture: 15
practical classes: 15 		3
Master’s laboratory 1 [08-IB-S2-18-2-PM1] Polish course work laboratory classes: 15 4
Master's seminar 2 [08-IB-S2-18-2-SM2] Polish course work seminar: 15 5
Module Language of instruction Form of verification Number of hours ECTS credits
Specialization content - imaging and modelling of materials for biomedical applications
Degradation of biomaterials [08-IBOM-S2-18-3-DB] Polish exam lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 30 		3
Microscopic imaging techniques for materials [08-IBOM-S2-18-3-MMOM] Polish exam lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 25 		3
Nanomaterials in medicine [08-IBOM-S2-17-3-NM] Polish course work lecture: 15 1
Prototyping and 3D printing [08-IBOM-S2-18-3-PD3D] Polish course work lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 30 		2
Scanning and classic electrochemical imaging techniques for biomaterials [08-IBOM-S2-18-3-SKME] Polish course work lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 15 		2
Tribological methods in the analysis of the surface layer of biomaterials [08-IBOM-S2-18-3-MTAW] Polish course work lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 30 		2
Supplementary content
Business economics and the basics of commercial law [08-IB-S2-17-3-EPPPG] Polish course work lecture: 15
practical classes: 15 		3
Master’s laboratory 2 [08-IB-S2-18-3-PM2] Polish course work laboratory classes: 30 4
Master's seminar 3 [08-IB-S2-17-3-SM3] Polish course work seminar: 30 10
Module Language of instruction Form of verification Number of hours ECTS credits
Specialization content - modelling and simulation of biomedical systems
Artificial intelligence in robot control [08-IBMS-S2-18-3-SISR] Polish course work laboratory classes: 30 2
Control systems [08-IBMS-S2-18-3-SS] Polish exam lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 30 		3
Designing tests of device functionality [08-IBMS-S2-18-3-PTFU] Polish exam laboratory classes: 30 2
Medical simulators [08-IBMS-S2-18-3-SM] Polish course work lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 15 		1
Mobile applications [08-IBMS-S2-18-3-AM] Polish course work laboratory classes: 30 2
Testing and quality assurance [08-IBMS-S2-18-3-TZJ] Polish course work laboratory classes: 10 1
Visualization of technical projects [08-IBMS-S2-18-3-WPT] Polish course work laboratory classes: 30 2
Supplementary content
Business economics and the basics of commercial law [08-IB-S2-17-3-EPPPG] Polish course work lecture: 15
practical classes: 15 		3
Master’s laboratory 2 [08-IB-S2-18-3-PM2] Polish course work laboratory classes: 30 4
Master's seminar 3 [08-IB-S2-17-3-SM3] Polish course work seminar: 30 10