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Learning objectives

Electrical measurements: Understand the technical-scientific terminology used to express the measurements of physical quantities;
deepen the principles of operation and the technology underlying the detection of measurements, in particular in the health and clinical fields.
Science and technology of biomaterials: Know the classification of existing and available materials for the construction of medical-surgical aids;
then learn the typical properties of a material to evaluate its physical and mechanical capabilities.
Extracorporeal circulation methods and techniques:
Know the behavioral bases in the context of an operating room. Know all equipment related to extracorporeal circulation techniques and provide for their maintenance.

Program

The following topics will be addressed in order:
a) introduction to the concept of measurement;
b) characteristic properties of the measures;
c) principles of operation of a measuring instrument;
d) detection of physical measurements (sensors);
e) processing of detected signals;
f) practical examples
Biomaterials science and technology:
The following topics will be addressed in order:
a) Materials: definition, classification and description of characteristic properties;
b) Metallic materials;
c) Polymeric materials;
d) Ceramic materials;
e) Composite materials;
f) Techniques for increasing the biocompatibility of materials;
g) Fluids, static and dynamic characteristics

Learning assessment procedures

oral exam, consisting of an oral question concerning one of the topics covered during the course