Syllabus

Module 1: Fundamentals of Artificial Organs and Prosthetics: Introduction to artificial organs, biomaterials used in artificial organs, and prostheses.

Module 2: Advanced Organ Systems: Artificial kidney, Heart-lung machine, Artificial heart, Artificial heart valves, Liver support system, Artificial pancreas.

Module 3: Sensory and Motor Assistive Devices: Artificial limbs, Audiometry: air conduction, bone conduction, masking, Ophthalmoscope, Artificial cornea, Prosthetic and Orthotic devices.

Module 4: Rehabilitation Engineering: Principles and practices, International classification of functionality, disability and health Engineering concepts in sensory and motor rehabilitation, Rehabilitation of vision, hearing, and speech, Spinal rehabilitation.

To understand the fundamentals of artificial organs, prosthetics, and their applications in healthcare

To examine principles of rehabilitation engineering to develop assistive devices

To explore advanced technologies for enhancement of functions of organs, sensory and motor systems

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Gain insight into prostheses and implants
2. Understand the design considerations for the development of artificial organs
3. Gain information on rehabilitation engineering
4. Gain knowledge of the clinical importance and application of artificial organs
5. Attain knowledge of the functioning of artificial organs and biomedical devices

Bronzino, J.D., & Peterson, D.R., Tissue Engineering and Artificial Organs (J.D. Bronzino, Ed.) (1st ed.), CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781420003871

Miller, G. E., Artificial Organs, United States: Morgan & Claypool Publishers

Joseph D. Bronzino., The Biomedical Engineering Hand Book (2nd ed.). Boca Raton: CRC Press LLC., CRC Press LLC.

Lysaght, M., and T. J. Webster, Biomaterials for Artificial Organs, Elsevier