Duration
26h Th, 26h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering | 5 crédits | |||
| Master of Science (MSc) in Biomedical Engineering | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course is about the mathematical modeling of physiological processes.
It is centered on the modeling, simulation, and analysis of dynamical phenomena that take place in cells or systems physiology.
As far as systems physiology is concerned, examples of subjects are: cardiovacular system, respiratory system, muscle contractoin,...
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The objective of the course is to master simulation and mathematical analysis tools needed to understand the basic mechanisms of physiological processes as described in the literature.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Mathematical training of the bachelor degree of engineering and, ideally, an introductory course in physiology.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
30h of theory + 30h of classroom
or/and computer sessions.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Practical information about the course organization will be available on eCampus.
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
In case a written exam is not possible, the exam will be held online via Lifesize, with 4 subparts each taking 15 minutes: (1) intracullular modeling theorie, (2) intracellular modeling homework report, (3) system modeling theory, (4) system modeling project presentation.
Note of April 21: Except in the case of a change to red code, the June exam will be an on-site written exam.
Recommended or required readings
The course is based on the textbook
"Mathematical physiology", J. Keener
and J. Sneyd, Springer-Verlag, 2009.
Assessment methods and criteria
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
The course consists of two parts (modeling at the cellular level (L. Geris) and systems modeling (P.C. Dauby)), which have equal weight in the evaluation. Each of these parts is divided into a theoretical part and hands-on work, whose respective weights are 70 and 30%. The hands-on work is composed of homework assignments for modeling at the cellular level and the project for system modeling. The timely submission of the reports and homework assignments associated with the hands-on work is a condition for participation in the written examination. This exam covers the theoretical lessons and possibly also the practical work. For the second session, the marks >= 12 obtained for the practical work or for the theory in each part can be kept if the student requests it.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Practical details will be provided on eCampus.
Contacts
One of the instructors.