Biomedical Engineering Programme code: W4-S1IB19.2020

The contents of education covered within the specialization are oriented at the specifics of biomaterials for medical applications. This requires training highly specialized scientific and technical staff, dealing with designing, modelling, researching properties and structure, and introducing biomaterials to the market. A graduate of this speciality fills in the existing gap between biomaterial manufacturers and physicians who use these materials in practice. Professional perspectives: • work in industrial enterprises producing, processing or using biomaterials • work in small and medium-sized business units, including enterprises providing biomaterials and equipment for their testing • work in design offices and consulting agencies as well as institutions creating and operating computer information systems used in biomaterial design and biomedical engineering

1. A compulsory internship is included in the study plan for biomedical engineering. 2. Internships are not paid by the university - students, regardless of the mode of study, organize them on their own. 3. The purposes of an internship are as follows: • broadening knowledge and practical skills concerning techniques, technologies and procedures used in the field of biomedical engineering; • practical application and verification of skills acquired during classes; • getting familiar with technological processes applied by the companies from the biomedical engineering market; • preparing students for being independent and taking responsibility for the tasks entrusted to them; • creating favourable conditions for professional activation of students on the labour market. 4. Internships for first-cycle students begin after the fourth semester of the second year of study. 5. Internships last 1 month (a minimum of 4 weeks or 120 hours) and should take place between July 1 and September 30. 6. Internships should be in accordance with the internship program approved by the deputy dean who supervises the field of biomedical engineering. 7. The student in the last period of the 4th semester of classes receives a referral, a journal of internships and signs appropriate statements. 8. The completion of the internship is confirmed by a relevant entry in the student record book, made by the internship supervisor after completing it, fulfilling the designated conditions and submitting relevant documents: a. printed agreement on the organization of internships for students of the University of Silesia; b. referral to an internship; c. declaration obliging the student to observe the discipline of work and health and safety regulations; d. completed internship report. 9. In order to pass the internship, students must complete it within a set time and demonstrate the knowledge and skills for which the internship was organized. 10. 4 ECTS points are assigned for the internship being part of the study program, and the points will be awarded after the 7th semester of the 4th year of study.

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. completing an internship; 3. 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.

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During the specialization, the student will acquire the skills to use appropriate methods and measuring devices to measure the basic devices' parameters, to select a medical imaging method for both structure and functional imaging, to use known methods and computer tools to perform basic processing and analysis of digital images, to prepare specification and technical requirements for a simple biomedical system, to design a biomedical system. Professional perspectives: • production and design of medical equipment • hospital and laboratory medical facilities • representations of comapnyies producing medical equipment • control of measuring devices and medical imaging • maintenance of medical equipment • design and manufacture of implants • medical infrastructure service

1. A compulsory internship is included in the study plan for biomedical engineering. 2. Internships are not paid by the university - students, regardless of the mode of study, organize them on their own. 3. The purposes of an internship are as follows: • broadening knowledge and practical skills concerning techniques, technologies and procedures used in the field of biomedical engineering; • practical application and verification of skills acquired during classes; • getting familiar with technological processes applied by the companies from the biomedical engineering market; • preparing students for being independent and taking responsibility for the tasks entrusted to them; • creating favourable conditions for professional activation of students on the labour market. 4. Internships for first-cycle students begin after the fourth semester of the second year of study. 5. Internships last 1 month (a minimum of 4 weeks or 120 hours) and should take place between July 1 and September 30. 6. Internships should be in accordance with the internship program approved by the deputy dean who supervises the field of biomedical engineering. 7. The student in the last period of the 4th semester of classes receives a referral, a journal of internships and signs appropriate statements. 8. The completion of the internship is confirmed by a relevant entry in the student record book, made by the internship supervisor after completing it, fulfilling the designated conditions and submitting relevant documents: a. printed agreement on the organization of internships for students of the University of Silesia; b. referral to an internship; c. declaration obliging the student to observe the discipline of work and health and safety regulations; d. completed internship report. 9. In order to pass the internship, students must complete it within a set time and demonstrate the knowledge and skills for which the internship was organized. 10. 4 ECTS points are assigned for the internship being part of the study program, and the points will be awarded after the 7th semester of the 4th year of study.

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. completing an internship; 3. 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.

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As part of the specialization, we educate specialists in the field of broadly understood medical informatics, which includes, among others: imaging medical systems, medical databases, dedicated medical diagnostic systems, specialized software, computer hospital networks and telemedicine. A graduate has the skills necessary to work in various fields of engineering, to create technical progress, as well as to carry out research or development tasks. Professional perspectives: • computer analysis and improvement of the quality of images obtained from diagnostic devices (computed tomography, magnetic resonance, isotopic methods, ultrasound, etc.) • radiological tests, periodic inspections of medical imaging equipment • creation and administration of hospital databases • handling of computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and other medical devices • teleinformation systems, telemedicine • support for remote operations (video streaming, web applications) • work in hospitals, clinical units, outpatient clinics and clinics as well as other organizational health care units • work in companies involved in the design and implementation of information systems, medical databases, expert systems, etc.

1. A compulsory internship is included in the study plan for biomedical engineering. 2. Internships are not paid by the university - students, regardless of the mode of study, organize them on their own. 3. The purposes of an internship are as follows: • broadening knowledge and practical skills concerning techniques, technologies and procedures used in the field of biomedical engineering; • practical application and verification of skills acquired during classes; • getting familiar with technological processes applied by the companies from the biomedical engineering market; • preparing students for being independent and taking responsibility for the tasks entrusted to them; • creating favourable conditions for professional activation of students on the labour market. 4. Internships for first-cycle students begin after the fourth semester of the second year of study. 5. Internships last 1 month (a minimum of 4 weeks or 120 hours) and should take place between July 1 and September 30. 6. Internships should be in accordance with the internship program approved by the deputy dean who supervises the field of biomedical engineering. 7. The student in the last period of the 4th semester of classes receives a referral, a journal of internships and signs appropriate statements. 8. The completion of the internship is confirmed by a relevant entry in the student record book, made by the internship supervisor after completing it, fulfilling the designated conditions and submitting relevant documents: a. printed agreement on the organization of internships for students of the University of Silesia; b. referral to an internship; c. declaration obliging the student to observe the discipline of work and health and safety regulations; d. completed internship report. 9. In order to pass the internship, students must complete it within a set time and demonstrate the knowledge and skills for which the internship was organized. 10. 4 ECTS points are assigned for the internship being part of the study program, and the points will be awarded after the 7th semester of the 4th year of study.

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. completing an internship; 3. 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.

not applicable

The specialization combines the issues of integration of modern drive systems, control systems, sensory systems, programming techniques and systems. A graduate of this speciality has a thorough engineering knowledge, especially in the field of medical constructions. He or she is prepared to design, manufacture and operate medical tools and devices, especially for orthopaedics and rehabilitation. He or she has the skills to use computer systems and programs in design processes. Professional perspectives: • realization of orthopaedic supplies • work in the field of consulting, selling or marketing in the medical services market • the possibility of applying for professional qualifications and certificates • technical consulting, technical service • designing equipment for rehabilitation • work in design, construction and technological units dealing with medical equipment and devices

1. A compulsory internship is included in the study plan for biomedical engineering. 2. Internships are not paid by the university - students, regardless of the mode of study, organize them on their own. 3. The purposes of an internship are as follows: • broadening knowledge and practical skills concerning techniques, technologies and procedures used in the field of biomedical engineering; • practical application and verification of skills acquired during classes; • getting familiar with technological processes applied by the companies from the biomedical engineering market; • preparing students for being independent and taking responsibility for the tasks entrusted to them; • creating favourable conditions for professional activation of students on the labour market. 4. Internships for first-cycle students begin after the fourth semester of the second year of study. 5. Internships last 1 month (a minimum of 4 weeks or 120 hours) and should take place between July 1 and September 30. 6. Internships should be in accordance with the internship program approved by the deputy dean who supervises the field of biomedical engineering. 7. The student in the last period of the 4th semester of classes receives a referral, a journal of internships and signs appropriate statements. 8. The completion of the internship is confirmed by a relevant entry in the student record book, made by the internship supervisor after completing it, fulfilling the designated conditions and submitting relevant documents: a. printed agreement on the organization of internships for students of the University of Silesia; b. referral to an internship; c. declaration obliging the student to observe the discipline of work and health and safety regulations; d. completed internship report. 9. In order to pass the internship, students must complete it within a set time and demonstrate the knowledge and skills for which the internship was organized. 10. 4 ECTS points are assigned for the internship being part of the study program, and the points will be awarded after the 7th semester of the 4th year of study.

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. completing an internship; 3. 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.

not applicable

has knowledge in the field of mathematics, including: algebra, analysis and elements of discrete and applied mathematics, including mathematical tools and numerical methods that enable to apply them in a formal description of technical and biomedical objects and processes [W01]

has knowledge of the basics of probability calculus and mathematical statistics, in particular in the field of: formulating descriptions of measurement uncertainties, calculating probabilities and conditional probabilities, calculating the reliability of simple hardware systems and program systems, practical application of limit theorems and the laws of large numbers as well as the basics of statistics - implementation of statistical analysis and simple statistical inference [W02]

has knowledge in the field of physics necessary to understand the basic physical phenomena and processes, including: mechanics, optics, electricity and magnetism, nuclear physics and solid state physics, including methods of measuring basic physical quantities and analysis of physical phenomena reflected in technical applications / issues used in biomedical engineering [W03]

understands chemical transformations and their significance for the technological processes used in biomedical engineering systems [W04]

has knowledge of the basics of human anatomy and physiology, biochemical mechanisms of body functioning, basic biochemical indicators and their influence on the state of basic body functions; can use basic medical knowledge to create biomedical engineering systems; can apply basic concepts of biology, molecular biology and biotechnology in biomedical engineering [W05]

has basic theoretical knowledge in the field of mechanics, allowing to solve technical problems that are not too complex; has basic theoretical knowledge in the field of strengthening elements of mechanical devices, allowing to solve not too complex problems in this field; has basic theoretical knowledge allowing for the design of not very complex biomechanical systems using computer-aided methods [W06]

has basic knowledge in the field of materials and biomaterials used in the biomedical industry; has elementary knowledge in the field of nanotechnology and nanomaterials necessary for the manufacture of medical devices [W07]

has basic knowledge in the field of construction and operation of basic electronic elements and systems, both analog and digital ones, and basic electronic systems, as well as in the field of electrical circuit theory, theory of signals and methods of their processing [W08]

has basic knowledge as far as using electrical measuring equipment, workshop metrology and various measurement techniques is concerned; knows the basic methods for the development of results, sources and assessment of measurement errors; knows the basic computational methods and IT tools necessary to analyse the results of experiments [W09]

knows the basics of computer graphics and image processing methods, as well as the basics of three-dimensional image processing and animation [W10]

knows the principles of operation of medical devices used in the process of collecting and processing medical data required in the process of automatic diagnostics, as well as image segmentation algorithms in medical applications; knows reconstruction algorithms used in computed tomography, algorithms applied in the extraction of morphometric features of objects identified in medical images; can use software for storing, sharing and managing large volumes of medical data using computer networks; can implement procedures supporting medical diagnostics with the use of data analysis and exploration algorithms; knows basic problems of bioinformatics and bioinformatics of systems; understands the principles of operation, selection, operation and maintenance of medical imaging equipment [W11]

has basic knowledge of computer architecture, in particular the hardware layer in the field of architecture and software of microprocessor systems (high and low level languages) [W12]

has well-organized knowledge in the field of methodologies and techniques of analysis, design, modelling, testing, manufacturing and maintenance of software and knows the concepts of procedural, functional and object programming, and the importance of code quality in the aspect of software maintenance [W13]

has elementary knowledge in the field of architecture of computer systems, networks and network operating systems, necessary for the installation, operation and maintenance of IT tools for measuring, simulation and design of biomedical elements and systems [W14]

has elementary knowledge of the basics of telecommunications and telecommunication systems and networks as well as devices included in ICT networks, such as wireless networks, and configuration parameters necessary for the operation of local and wide area network infrastructure [W15]

has knowledge of the basics of control, automation, cybernetics and biocybernetics [W16]

knows the general principles of creating and developing forms of individual entrepreneurship [W18]

has elementary knowledge in the field of intellectual property protection and patent law [W20]

can acquire information from literature, databases and other sources; can integrate the information obtained, interpret it, and draw conclusions and understandably formulate and justify opinions in both speech and writing [U01]

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 [U02]

is able to develop documentation regarding the implementation of an engineering task and prepare a text containing a discussion of the results of this task [U03]

can prepare and present a short presentation devoted to the results of an engineering task [U04]

has self-study ability, has the ability to raise his/her professional competence and that of other people [U05]

speaks English sufficiently to communicate, as well as to read and understand catalogue cards, application notes, manuals for biomedical devices and IT tools and similar documents; can use English specialized technical vocabulary when communicating with other users of this language [U06]

uses a computer connected to the Internet skilfully and in an advanced way; 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; knows how to use systems of: computer graphics, digital image processing, modelling of computer graphics objects, skilfully uses web technologies, inter alia, to build dynamically generated website [U07]

can use appropriate programming environments, simulators and computer-aided design tools for simulation, design and verification of biomedical elements and systems as well as simple medical equipment systems [U10]

can apply routine methods and IT tools for practical engineering tasks, including: design and implementation of systems for automatic recognition of biomedical images, biometric systems, as well as basic information processing techniques [U11]

can understand the essence of the operation and construction of complex, integrated mechanical-electronic-IT systems; can implement innovative mechatronic solutions [U12]

can, using analogue and digital techniques (simple signal processing systems) and appropriate hardware and software tools, measure basic bioelectric potentials generated by human organs, and then analyse these signals in the time and frequency domain, taking into account the need to separate bioelectric signals and their parameters from the background, and is able to assess the correctness of measurement and interpretation of results [U13]

skillfully uses workshop metrology, methods for the development of results and assessment of measurement errors, and demonstrates the mastery of various measurement techniques used in manufacturing processes [U14]

can use catalogue cards and application notes to select the appropriate components of the designed biomedical system [U15]

can configure and use communication devices in local and wide area (wired and wireless) teleinformation networks [U16]

can carry out load analysis of anatomical elements of the human musculoskeletal system, design models of medical devices, including implants and artificial organs, and carry out their biomechanical testing in terms of functionality [U17]

applies the principles of health and safety at work and skilfully uses the provisions regulating working conditions in the implementation of tasks in the field of biomedical engineering [U19]

can skillfully combine theory with practice during the implementation of tasks and projects in companies and enterprises that offer jobs related to biomedical engineering applications [U23]

can formulate an algorithm, use high and low level programming languages and appropriate IT tools for biomedical data processing and development of computer programs controlling biomedical systems [U25]

can create artificial intelligence and data mining systems to collect, group and search information based on selected methods [U26]

they have the ability to understand and create various types of written and oral texts, which requires systematic knowledge of the language in terms of its grammatical structures, lexis and phonetics. They communicate in a foreign language using various communication channels and techniques to the extent appropriate for the given area of knowledge [U28]

understands the need and knows the possibilities of continuous education and lifelong learning (second and third degree studies, postgraduate studies, courses, self-education) - raising professional, personal and social competences; can organize the process of self-education and encourage other people to this process [K01]

is aware of the importance of the effects of the biomedical engineer’s activity, understands the non-technical aspects and effects of his/her activities, including the impact on the environment and related responsibility for the decisions made [K02]

is aware of the responsibility for his/her own work and ready to comply with the rules of teamwork and take responsibility for jointly realized tasks, including the appropriate determination of priorities for the implementation of the tasks set by himself/herself or other people [K03]

behaves in a professional manner, abides by the rules of professional ethics, respects the dignity of patients during medical procedures, respects the diversity of views and cultures as well as legal provisions in medicine and biomedical engineering [K04]

can think and act in an entrepreneurial way [K05]

is aware of the social role of an engineer, and especially understands the need to formulate and communicate to the public – inter alia through mass media - information and opinions on the achievements of biomedical engineering and other aspects of the biomedical engineer's activity; takes efforts to provide such information and opinions in a comprehensible, impartial and factual manner [K06]

carries out tasks in a way that ensures his/her own and other people’s safety, complies with safety regulations [K07]

has basic knowledge of methods, techniques, tools and materials in the field of decision support systems and other artificial intelligence systems, used in solving simple engineering tasks, including designing and simulation of biomedical systems [W17]

has basic knowledge of management, including quality management and running a business [W19]

has basic knowledge of the current state of technology and the latest development trends in biomedical engineering [W21]

has basic knowledge of the life cycle of biomedical devices and systems [W22]

has basic knowledge to understand social, economic, legal, ethical and other non-technical conditions of engineering activities; knows the basic principles of health and safety management and ergonomics applicable in the biomedical industry; understands the principles of bioethics, patent protection and copyright [W23]

is able to plan and carry out simulations and measurements of electrical, optical and magnetic characteristics as well as to extract basic parameters characterizing materials, elements as well as analogue and digital biomedical systems; can present the results in numerical and graphical form, interpret them and draw the right conclusions [U08]

can use the learned methods and mathematical models as well as computer simulations to analyze and evaluate the operation of biomedical devices [U09]

can - by formulating and solving tasks involving the design of biomedical elements and systems - recognize their non-technical aspects, including environmental, economic and legal aspects [U18]

is able to compare design solutions for biomedical elements and systems in terms of given operational and economic criteria [U20]

can make a 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 simple biomedical engineering tasks of a practical nature, including: planning the implementation process of a simple biomedical device, along with an initial economic calculation of the costs incurred [U22]

can assess the usefulness of routine methods and tools, typical for biomedical engineering, used to solve simple engineering tasks, and choose the right methods and tools [U24]

can - according to a given specification - design and implement a simple device, object, system or process applied in biomedical engineering using the right methods, techniques and tools [U27]