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151-0255-00L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-HEST , D-PHYS , D-MAVT , D-ITET , D-BIOL
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Energy Conversion and Transport in Biosystems

Lecturers: Prof. em. Dr. Dimos Poulikakos, Prof. Dr. Vartan Kurtcuoglu
Examiners: Prof. Dr. Vartan Kurtcuoglu
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Abstract

Theory and application of energy conversion at the cellular level. Understanding of the basic features governing fluid transport in the principal fluidic systems of the human body. Connection of characteristics and patterns from other fields of engineering to biofluidics. Heat and mass transport processes within the human body and relation to biomedical technologies.

Objective

Theory and application of energy conversion at the cellular level. Understanding of the basic features governing fluid transport in the principal fluidic systems of the human body. Connection of characteristics and patterns from other fields of engineering to biofluidics. Heat and mass transport processes within the human body and relation to biomedical technologies.

Content

Heat and mass transfer models for the transport of thermal energy and chemical species in the human body. Physiology, pathology and biomedical intervention based on extreme temperatures (medical laser, tissue freezing and cryotherapy.) Introduction to the main fluidic systems of the human body (arterial, cerebrospinal etc.). Description of the functionality of these systems and of analytical experimental and computational techniques for understanding their operation. Introduction of bioengineering approaches for the treatment of common pathogenic conditions of these systems. Introduction to cell metabolism, cellular energy transport and cellular thermodynamics.

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Energy Conversion and Transport in Biosystems
  • Thu 13:15-15:00 (CLA E 4)
2 h weekly
exercise Energy Conversion and Transport in Biosystems
  • Fri 13:15-14:00 (ML F 39)
1 h weekly

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