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HL2005 Implants and Biomaterials 6.0 credits

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The importance of implants for health care is growing. In Sweden, 140 000 lenses, 25 000 hip replacements, 7 000 pacemakers, and 3 000 cardiac valves are implanted annually. Examples of successful Swedish enterprises in the area are Pacesetter, Nobelpharma, and Pharmacia. The course encompasses technical and clinical aspects of implants with an emphasis on biomaterials.

 

 

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus HL2005 (Autumn 2024–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus HL2005 (Autumn 2024–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • Implantation, Transplantation, Legislation
  • Passive/Active Implants, EU Quality Aspects
  • Implant Biomaterials
  • Orthopaedic  Implants
  • Cardiovascular Implantats (Passive)
  • Active Implants (artificial hearts, pacemaker etc.)
  • Implantable Stimulators and Sensors
  • Neural Prostheses

Intended learning outcomes

The course participants should after finished course be able to:

1.       Describe the terminology for the fields of transplantation, biomaterials, and implants as well as describe the law and regulations concerning transplants and implants.

2.      Describe the characteristics, function, and clinical use of biomaterials and implants as well as the physiology and physiological interactions governing the function.

3.      Reflect over and solve problems related to the function of implants and biomaterials by applying fundamental physical and physiological principles.

4.      Critically review an implant or biomaterial and its application.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

120 credits in natural sciences or technical subjects. 4 credits in anatomy and/or physiology, and 4 credits in electrical engineering. English B/6. 

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • RED1 - Presentation of Individual Work, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TENA - Examination, 5.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

Written exam

Presentation of individual work

Examiner

Profile picture Tobias Nyberg

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

CBH/Biomedical Engineering and Health Systems

Main field of study

Electrical Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle