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Course
Pro-forma
Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering
Code
KUEU4132
Title
Artificial Organs and Biotransport
Pre-requisite
None
Student Learning Time (SLT)
80 hours
Credit
2
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain the mass transfer principles for mixtures, species,
explain mass balances, diffusive and convective transport
and determine mass transfer in synthetic membranes.
2.
Determine the principles of haemodialysis and explain mass
transfer performance of the artificial kidney.
3.
Explain principles of cardiopulmonary bypass and problems
related to artificial lung designs in membrane oxygenators.
Synopsis
This course introduces the mass transfer principles for mixtures,
species velocities and fluxes. Mass balances, diffusive and
convective transport. Principles of cardiopulmonary bypass and
problems related to artificial lung designs in membrane
oxygenators.
Assessment
60 % Continuous Assessments
40 % Final Examination
References
1.
Basic transport phenomena in Biomedical Engineering,
Ronald L. Fourier, 1999, Taylor and Francis.
2.
Artificial Organs, Andrade et al, 1987, VCH Publishers, Inc.
Soft Skills
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (CT1,CT2,CT3)
Ethics and Professional Moral (EM1,EM2)