Overall objectives:

1 - Master the basic principles of Biomechanics.
2 - Know the current state of the art and future perspectives in Biomechanics.
3 - Know the operation principle of the main sensors, transducers and actuators based on Mechanical phenomena.
4 - Master the basic principles of Thermodynamics of biomedical systems.
5 - Know the current state of the art and future perspectives in Thermodynamics of biomedical systems.
6 - Know the operation principle of the main sensors, transducers and actuators based on Thermodynamics phenomena.
7 - Measure biomechanical and thermodynamic quantities and estimate their uncertainty.
8 - Encourage the construction and exploration of physical models.
9 - Develop skills that facilitate the design of new experiments in the domains of Biomechanics and Thermodynamics of biomedical systems.

Syllabus:

1 - Physical quantities.
2 - Order of magnitude.
3 - Absolute and relative variation.
4 - Percentage.
5 - International System units.
6 - Calculations with units.
7 - Biomechanics.
8 - Musculoskeletal system.
9 - Gait kinematics.
10 - Mass center.
11 - Center of mass motion equations.
12 - Skeleton in static equilibrium.
13 - Forces and torques.
14 - Mechanoreceptors in human skin.
15 - Dynamics.
16 - Newton's laws.
17 - Jump dynamics.
18 - Mechanical energy and its conservation.
19 - Kinetic energy.
20 - Potential energy.
21 - Elastic and inelastic deformation of solids.
22 - Hooke's law.
23 - Compression, traction and shear stress.
24 - Bone tribology.
25 - 3D bioprinting.
26 - Traveling and standing waves.
27 - Resonance.
28 - Vibrating string.
29 - Kundt's tube.
30 - Hearing in nature.
31 - Thermodynamics.
32 - Heat.
33 - Laws of Thermodynamics.
34 - Energy conservation.
35 - Heat transfer.
36 - Irradiation.
37 - Heat conduction.
38 - Convection.
39 - States of matter.
40 - Ideal gas.
41 - Real gas.
42 - Heat capacity.
43 - Thermoreceptors in human skin.
44 - Hydrostatics.
45 - Pressure.
46 - Pascal's principle.
47 - Archimedes' principle.
48 - Hydrodynamics.
50 - Laminar flow.
51 - Turbulent flow.
52 - Venturi effect.
53 - Circulatory system.

Literature/Sources:

A. Saterbak, K. San, L. V. McIntire , 2017 , Bioengineering Fundamentals , Pearson
R. P. Feynman, R. B. Leighton, M. Sands , 2011 , The Feynman Lectures on Physics , Basic Books; New Millennium ed. edition
Y. Çengel, M. A. Boles, M. Kanoglu , 2019 , Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach , McGraw-Hill
J. P. Peixoto , 1985 , Alguns aspectos da termodinâmica e da energética dos seres vivos , Universidade do Algarve
B. H. Brown, R. H. Smallwood, D. C. Barber, P. V. Lawford, D .R. Hose , 2017 , Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering , CRC Press

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitativa (0-20)

Evaluation Methodology:
The methodology employed in theoretical classes is expositive. The topics are presented on the board or resorting to image and/or video projection. Sometimes, relevant experiments are displayed in the classroom to illustrate the concepts. A strong emphasis is placed in the connection between mathematical models and the real world. The theoretical-practical classes consist mainly of problem solving in order to solidify the theoretical concepts covered. Practical classes consist of experiments that provide skills with essential devices as well as some experimental data processing. Evaluation Model: B. Evaluation Methodology: T and TP components: 3 written quizzes solved in a computer without aid materials and with calculator or excel. In the appeal period all of the 3 quizzes can be improved. Lab component: 2 lab tests (the second is optional).