AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The module will provide students with the basic concepts of the mechanics of biological tissues and teach them how to formulate appropriate continuum models. It will also introduce fundamental notions of numerical analysis for finding numerical solutions to the mathematical problems. One of the aims of the module is to teach students how to work independently on a new project and how to search for and study the existing scientific literature.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to provide students with knowledge of the mechanical behaviour of biological tissues. One additional important aim is to accustom  the students to  work in groups on specific projects. A final aim of the course is to teach the students how to look for and study scientific literature.

More specifically, at the end of this module the student will be able to:

• Critically assess literature regarding an open problem in the mechanics of a specific biological tissue (different every year)
• Explain in simple terms how the tissue mechanics affects its function or pathology
• Simplify the problem and develop a simple mathematical model of tissue mechanics
• Solve the model with numerical simulations using Matlab
• Describe the results with figures and formulas
• Present the results in writing

TEACHING METHODS

The teaching methods are in common to both modules. Each project will be presented by an instructor and the necessary mechanical knowledge will be provided during a suitable number of frontal lectures. These will include the presentation of the problem, the state of the art and a simple modeling approach that is suitable to be pursued by the students. During most of the class hours, students will work in small groups on the projects.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The module will provide

1. the fundamental concepts of the use of continuum mechanics to solve problems related to biological tissues
2. provide information about how to formulate appropriate mathematical models
3. cover elements of numerical analysis and analytical techniques

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

For each of the proposed projects the instructors will provide material to study (typically scientific articles or text books).

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

RODOLFO REPETTO (President)

NICOLETTA TAMBRONI

AGNESE SEMINARA (President Substitute)

ALBERTO LAGAZZO (Substitute)

ALESSANDRO STOCCHINO (Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

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Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam is the same for both modules. For the exam modalities, please refer to the description in the corresponding form common to both modules.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The exam is the same for both modules. For the assessment methods, please refer to the description in the corresponding form common to both modules

FURTHER INFORMATION

For any additional information please contact the teachers by email.