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Health Sciences and Technology Bachelor Information
Third Year Focus Courses
Focus Courses: Medical Technology
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
376-0210-00LBiomechatronics
Primarily designed for HST-students

The Biomechatronics lecture is not appropriate for students who already attended the lecture "Physical Human-Robot Interaction"(376-1504-00L), because it covers similar topics.

Matlab skills are beneficial-> online Tutorial Link
W4 credits3GR. Riener, R. Gassert
AbstractDevelopment of mechatronic systems (i.e. mechanics, electronics, computer science and system integration) with inspiration from biology and application in the living (human) organism.
ObjectiveThe objective of this course is to give an introduction to the fundamentals of biomechatronics, through lectures on the underlying theoretical/mechatronics aspects and application fields, in combination with exercises. The course will guide students through the design and evaluation process of such systems, and highlight a number of applications.

By the end of this course, you should understand the critical elements of biomechatronics and their interaction with biological systems, both in terms of engineering metrics and human factors. You will be able to apply the learned methods and principles to the design, improvement and evaluation of safe and efficient biomechatronics systems.
ContentThe course will cover the interdisciplinary elements of biomechatronics, ranging from human factors to sensor and actuator technologies, real-time signal processing, system kinematics and dynamics, modeling and simulation, controls and graphical rendering as well as safety/ethical aspects, and provide an overview of the diverse applications of biomechatronics technology.
Lecture notesSlides will be distributed through the document repository before the lectures.
LiteratureBrooker, G. (2012). Introduction to Biomechatronics. SciTech Publishing.
Riener, R., Harders, M. (2012) Virtual Reality in Medicine. Springer, London.
Prerequisites / NoticeNone
376-0022-00LIntroduction to Biomedical Engineering II Restricted registration - show details W4 credits3GR. Müller, P. Christen, R. Riener, J. Vörös
AbstractIntroduction to biosignal processing, biomedical sensors, bioinstrumentation, bioelectric phenomena, study design and biostatistics, physiological modeling and biomedical transport processes as well as to moral and ethical issues in biomedical engineering.
ObjectiveUnderstanding of physical and technical principles in biosignal processing, biomedical sensors, bioinstrumentation, bioelectric phenomena, study design and biostatistics, physiological modeling and biomedical transport processes as well as basic moral and ethical issues in biomedical engineering. Mathematical description and problem solving. Knowledge of biomedical engineering applications in research and clinical practice.
ContentBiosignal Processing, Biomedical Sensors, Bioinstrumentation, Bioelectric Phenomena, Study Design and Biostatistics, Physiological Modeling, Biomedical Transport Processes, Moral and Ethical Issues.
Lecture notesStored on ILIAS.
LiteratureIntroduction to Biomedical Engineering, 3rd Edition 2011,
Autors: John Enderle and Joseph Bronzino, ISBN 9780123749796
Academic Press
Focus Courses: Neurosciences
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
376-1428-00LComparative Behavioural Neuroscience Information W4 credits2VC. R. Pryce
AbstractBrain function and emotional and cognitive behaviour in rodents, monkeys and humans. Similarities and differences in study methods used between species. Translation of evidence between species. From adaptive functioning to neuropsychiatric disorders.
ObjectiveIntroduction to the integration of experimental psychology, neuroscience and psychiatry, to gain insight into how the mammalian brain regulates behaviour, and how animal evidence can be meaningfully translated to understand neuropsychiatric disorders and their treatment.
ContentLearning and Memory; Emotional and Cognitive Processing of the environment; Neuropsychiatry and Animal models; Psychopharmacology (target to therapy)
Lecture notesWill be available via Moodle during the course.
LiteratureRequired reading will be communicated during the course. Students will review and discuss key papers as part of the course.
Recommended texts:
Nestler EJ, Hyman SE, Malenka RC (2009) Molecular Neuropharmacology: a foundation for clinical neuroscience. New York: McGraw Hill.
Bouton ME (2007) Learning and Behavior: a contemporary synthesis. Sinauer Associates: Sunderland MA.
376-1306-00LClinical Neuroscience Information W3 credits3GM. E. Schwab, University lecturers
AbstractThe lecture series "Clinical Neuroscience" presents a comprehensive, condensed overview of the most important neurological diseases, their clinical presentation, diagnosis, therapy options and possible causes. Patient demonstrations (Übungen) follow every lecture that is dedicated to a particular disease.
ObjectiveBy the end of this module students should be able to:
- demonstrate their understanding and deep knowledge concerning the main neurological diseases
- identify and explain the different clinical presentation of these diseases, the methodology of diagnosis and the current therapies available
- summarize and critically review scientific literature efficiently and effectively
376-0202-00LNeural Control of Movement and Motor LearningW4 credits3GN. Wenderoth
AbstractThis course extends the students' knowledge regarding the neural control of movement and motor learning. Particular emphasis will be put on those methods and experimental findings that have shaped current knowledge of this area.
ObjectiveKnowledge of the physiological and anatomic basis underlying the neural control of movement and motor learning. One central element is that students have first hands-on experience in the lab where small experiments are independently executed, analysed and interpreted.
551-0326-00LCell Biology Information W6 credits4VS. Werner, U. Auf dem Keller, W. Kovacs, W. Krek, A. M. Kyburz Kooznetsoff, M. Schäfer, U. Suter
AbstractThis Course introduces principle concepts, techniques, and experimental strategies used in modern Cell Biology. Major topics include: neuron-glia interactions in health and disease; mitochondrial dynamics; RNA processing; growth factor action in development, tissue repair and disease; cell metabolism, in particular sensing and signaling mechanisms, cell organelles, and lipid metabolism.
Objective-To prepare the students for successful and efficient lab work by learning how to ask the right questions and to use the appropriate techniques in a research project.
-To convey knowledge about neuron-glia interactions in health and disease.
-To provide information on growth factor signaling in development, repair and disease and on the use of growth factors or their receptors as drug targets for major human diseases
-To convey knowledge on the mechanisms underlying repair of injured tissues
-To provide the students with an overview of mitochondrial dynamics.
-Providing an understanding of RNA processing reactions and their regulations.
-To provide a comprehensive understanding of metabolic sensing mechanisms occurring in different cell types and organelles in response to glucose, hormones, oxygen, nutrients as well as lipids, and to discuss downstream signaling pathways and cellular responses.
-To provide models explaining how disturbances in complex metabolic control networks and bioenergetics can lead to disease and to highlight latest experimental approaches to uncover the intricacies of metabolic control at the cellular and organismal level.
-Providing the background and context that foster cross-disciplinary scientific thinking.
Electives
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-0641-00LIntroduction to Robotics and Mechatronics Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 60.

Enrollment is only valid through registration on the MSRL Website (Link) and will open on 16 December 2015. Registration per e-mail is no longer accepted!
W4 credits2V + 2UB. Nelson
AbstractThe aim of this lecture is to expose students to the fundamentals of mechatronic and robotic systems. Over the course of these lectures, topics will include how to interface a computer with the real world, different types of sensors and their use, different types of actuators and their use.
ObjectiveThe aim of this lecture is to expose students to the fundamentals of mechatronic and robotic systems. Over the course of these lectures, topics will include how to interface a computer with the real world, different types of sensors and their use, different types of actuators and their use, and forward and inverse kinematics. Throughout the course students will periodically attend laboratory sessions and implement lessons learned during lectures on real mechatronic systems.
ContentAn ever increasing number of mechatronic systems are finding their way into our daily lives. Mechatronic systems synergistically combine computer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. Robotics systems can be viewed as a subset of mechatronics that focuses on sophisticated control of moving devices. The aim of this lecture is to expose students to the fundamentals of these systems. Over the course of these lectures, topics will include how to interface a computer with the real world, different types of sensors and their use, different types of actuators and their use, and forward and inverse kinematics. Throughout the course students will periodically attend laboratory sessions and implement lessons learned during lectures on real mechatronic systems.
Prerequisites / NoticeThe registration is limited to 60 students.
There are 4 credit points for this lecture.
The lecture will be held in English.
The students are expected to be familiar with C programming.
252-0840-01LIntroductory Programming in MATLAB Information W2 credits2GT. Hruz
AbstractThe lecture "Introductory Programming in MATLAB" provides a basic knowledge about imperative programming. Additionally, the students learn how to apply imperative programming in modeling of domain specific systems.
ObjectiveThe students should learn how to write programs in MATLAB, resp. how to understand, change and extent existing programs.
ContentA basic knowledge about imperative programming is explained together with algorithms and data structures for simulation tasks in MATLAB. Additionally, the techniques how to modularize large programs are discussed. During the exercises the students write their own programs in team. The course is closed with a larger project which simulates a complex system from the students main domain of study.

1) MATLAB installation, MATLAB programming environment, Help, variables, expressions, floating point number representation
2) Modeling and simulation in Environmental sciences
3) Program branching, loops, propositional logic
4) Matrices in MATLAB
5) 2D visualization in MATLAB
6) Function, Modularity, Stack, local Variables (scope)
7) Rekursion, 3D visualization
8) Modeling and simulation of dynamic systems in MATLAB
LiteratureEinstieg ins Programmieren mit Matlab, U. Stein, Carl Hanser Verlag.
252-0842-00LIntroduction to Programming and Problem Solving Information W3 credits2V + 0.5UA. L. Schüpbach
AbstractIntroduction to programming in Java and to problem solving using standard algorithms and data structures.
ObjectiveThe goals of this lecture are first, to become familiar with the programming
language Java, and second, to be able to solve given problems of the
student's subject area (for example data processing) with their own programs.

The students should know standard algorithms and data structures, they
should know how to use them and also what properties the algorithms and
data structures have.
The goal is, that students are able to make a reasonable choice of
algorithms and data structures for a given problem and that they
can implement their own program to solve the given problem.

The students will work on an own project during the lecture. They will
need to present the project during the last lecture.
ContentThe following topics will be covered:
- Programming concepts vs. programming languages
- Introduction to Java
- Arrays
- Methods and parameters
- Classes, types and objects
- I/O, using the keyboard and the screen, reading and writing files
- Exceptions
- Data structures
- Object-oriented programming
- Introduction to GUI programming
- Design patterns
- Threads


During the exercise sessions, students learn how to install Java, Eclipse
and Subversion in their own laptop.

The students have to use the repository to store their project.
The project has to be presented during the last lecture on.
Lecture notesLecture website: Link
Literature- Sprechen Sie Java? Eine Einführung in das systematische Programmieren,
Hanspeter Mössenböck, dpunkt.verlag
- Java-API, Oracle, Java-API
- The Java Language Specification Java SE 7 Edition,
James Gosling, Bill Joy, Guy Steele, Gilad Bracha, Alex Buckley JLS7
Prerequisites / NoticePrerequisites:
- Application of software tools (252-0839-00)
- Application Oriented Programming Using MATLAB (252-0840-01)
351-0734-00LWork PhysiologyW2 credits2GT. Läubli
AbstractIntroduction to fundamentals of work + health (company health managment, human factors, occupational safety, occupational health, occupational hygiene)
ObjectiveInsight of the economic benefit of work and health for work design; principles of human work design.
ContentIntroduction to fundamentals of work-savety, occupational medicine (occupational health), toxic, teratogenic, carcinogenic and sensitising substances at the workplace: effects and occupational measures; factors of physical work capacity (circulatory system, lung function, motor system) and resulting measures for designing work and workplace; physiological costs of work; physiological assessment of work ability; stress at work (causes and coping strategies); circadiane rhythm and shift work; elderly people at work; office work.
Lecture notesLecture notes
LiteratureE. Grandjean: Physiologische Arbeitsgestaltung
H. Luczak: Arbeitswissenschaft
H. Luczak, Volpert (ed.): Handbuch der Arbeitswissenschaft
376-0012-00LPractical Course in Motor Control Information Restricted registration - show details W2 credits2GB. Mattli Baur, M.‑M. Jäggi
AbstractImpact of the sensory systems for motor learning / self-awareness of the different coordinative competencies / strategies to optimize motor actions / phase analysis of selected movements / motor quality / feedback
ObjectiveThe students should be able to:
1. recognise the diverse causes and aspects which affect the motor action competency
2. differentiate and classify the basic requirements of the muscular adaptive control with regard to its coordinative competences
3. recognise and oppose the various coordinative abilities to one another
4. deeply experience and specifically improve their own coordinative competences in typical examples particularly in the area of auto movement
5. get to know and implement different learning strategies into their own motor movements
ContentImpact of the sensory systems for motor learning / self-awareness of the different coordinative competencies / strategies to optimize motor actions / phase analysis of selected movements / motor quality / feedback
Lecture notesDuring the semester the documents, incl. references are steadily available electronically
376-0014-00LPractical Course in Motor Learning Information Restricted registration - show details W2 credits2GA. Krebs, S. Nüssli
AbstractIntroduction to principles of workout theory / practical exercise experience in the fields of strength, endurance, speed, and motility / undergoing a complete workout cycle / specific methods such as intermitted workouts etc. / training in different environments / workout monitoring and performance tests
ObjectiveThe participants' practical experience of basic workout principles will enhance their competence in scheduling and structuring workout sessions and programs.
ContentIntroduction to principles of workout theory / practical exercise experience in the fields of strength, endurance, speed, and motility / undergoing a complete workout cycle / specific methods such as intermitted workouts etc. / training in different environments / workout monitoring and performance tests
376-0905-00LFunctional Anatomy Information W3 credits2VD. P. Wolfer, I. Amrein
AbstractIntroduction to the anatomy of the musculoskeletal with the goal to better understand movements and the mechanisms of injuries.
Objective- understanding the three-dimensional organization of the human musculoskeletal system
- correct use of anatomical nomenclature in the description of structure and function
- understanding the connections between morphology and normal function of the musculoskeletal system
- knowledge of selected mechanisms of injury in terms of the underlying anatomy
Content- Allgemeine Anatomie des Bewegungsapparates (Bindegewebe, Knochen, Gelenke, Muskeln)
- Becken und freie untere Extremität (Skelett, Gelenke, Muskeln)
- Wirbelsäule, Brustkorb, Bauchwand (Skelett, Gelenke, Muskeln)
- Schulter und freie obere Extremität (Skelett, Gelenke, Muskeln)
Literature- Gehrke T, Sportanatomie, Rowohlt Taschenbuch Verlag
- Weineck J, Sportanatomie, Spitta-Verlag
- Appel H-J, Stang-Voss C, Funktionelle Anatomie, Springer-Verlag
376-1120-00LPsychology of Work and Health - IntroductionW2 credits2VO. Hämmig, R. Brauchli, S. T. Güntert
AbstractInsight and overview over the broad, interdisciplinary and applied research field of work and health. Focus mainly on psychosocial factors (strains, stressors, resources) of paid work and their effects on psychological and physical health and on satisfaction and motivation of employees.
ObjectiveParticipants are aware of the health-related relevance of (paid) work and know the involved disciplines and the most important research topics, problem areas and associations in the field of work and health. In particular they are familiar with the most important work-related health disorders and with the psychosocial factors (risk and protective factors) that influence health, and with the data sources and research methods in this research field. And they are able to apply this knowledge in the workplace context and to deduce health promoting workplace interventions.
ContentDie Lehrveranstaltung gibt eine Einführung in die arbeitsbezogene Gesundheitspsychologie (Occupational Health Psychology) und die Sozialepidemiologie, zweier präventiv ausgerichteter wissenschaftlicher Subdisziplinen der (angewandten) Psychologie und der Medizin, die sich mit dem Thema "Arbeit und Gesundheit" beschäftigen und dabei soziale und insbesondere psychosoziale Faktoren und Stressoren bei der Arbeit in ihrer Wirkung auf die Gesundheit der Beschäftigten untersuchen. Auf der Suche nach sozialen und v.a. arbeitsbezogenen Ursachen von gesundheitlicher Ungleichheit und von vielfältigen Gesundheitsproblemen oder Krankheiten wie Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen, muskulo¬skelettale Beschwerden oder BurnoutSymptome und andere psychische Störungen werden wichtige arbeitspsychologische Konzepte und Konstrukte thematisiert. Dazu zählen gesundheitliche Risikofaktoren und Belastungen bei der Arbeit wie etwa Stress, mangelnder Handlungs- und Entscheidungs¬spielraum, berufliche Gratifikationskrisen, Rollenkonflikte und Vereinbarkeitsprobleme zwischen Erwerbs- und Privatleben usw. Zur Sprache kommen aber auch gesundheitliche Protektiv¬faktoren und Ressourcen bei der Arbeit wie Zeitautonomie oder soziale Unterstützung am Arbeitsplatz sowie positive, potenziell gesundheitsförderliche Aspekte und Formen der Arbeit wie Arbeitsengagement oder Freiwilligenarbeit.
376-1148-00LFrom Symptoms to the DiagnosisW1 credit1VW. O. Frey
AbstractThis lecture addresses students who have to deal with medical problems, such as for example heart-pain during bicacle loading. Finding the medical causes of the pain, defining its classification and the emergency aid are some of the aims of these lessons. Consolidated knowledge in physiology and anatomy is required.
ObjectiveThis lecture addresses students who have to deal with medical problems, such as for example heart-pain during bicacle loading. Finding the medical causes of the pain, defining its classification and the emergency aid are some of the aims of these lessons.
ContentFinding the medical causes of the pain, defining its classification and the emergency aid are some of the aims of these lessons.
LiteratureLebensqualität: Bewegung- Ernähurng- Erholung
ISBN 3-906466-22-1
Beiträge zur Gesundheitsförderung
v. Paolo C. Colombani, Walter O. Frey, Caspar Wenk
376-1175-00LThermoregulation and SportswearW1 credit1VR. M. Rossi
AbstractThis lecture deals with fundamentals of human thermoregulation and treats different topics as the heat transfer of the body, hyper- and hypothermia, acclimatisation as well as thermal comfort and clothing thermal physiology.
ObjectiveThe goal of this lecture is to show the thermoregulatory mechanisms to maintain the body in thermal balance, as well as to treat the different heat exchange mechanisms with the environment and to demonstrate how state-of-the-art sports apparel can help maintaining the performance of the athlete.
ContentAls homöothermes Wesen muss der Mensch seine Körperkerntemperatur in engen Grenzen um 37°C halten. Die Wärmeproduktion muss im Gleichgewicht zur Wärmeabgabe stehen. Der menschliche Körper besitzt verschiedene Mechanismen, um Temperaturschwankungen der Umgebung zu kompensieren, wie z.B. die Vasodilatation und –konstriktion, Schwitzen, oder Frostzittern. Zusätzlich kann die Wahl einer adäquaten Kleidung die Klimaspanne, bei welcher ein Überleben möglich ist, fast beliebig vergrössern.
Zudem werden Grundlagen der Bekleidungsphysiologie präsentiert, und gezeigt, wie funktionelle Bekleidung bei unterschiedlichen Sportarten die thermophysiologischen Funktionen des Körpers unterstützen kann.
Lecture noteswird jeweils vor der Vorlesung elektronisch zur Verfügung gestellt.
376-1582-00LAdvances in Translational Cancer ResearchW2 credits2VH. Nägeli
AbstractThe goal of this course is that students meet leading scientists in cancer research from the Zurich area and get the possibility to discuss with them their current advances. The focus will be on translational cancer research with applications in diagnosis and therapy.
ObjectiveStudents understand selected topic of translational cancer research. They gain insights into the methodology of leading cancer research scientist from the Zurich area.
ContentSelected topics of current translational cancer research at ETH, University, University Hospital and Childrens' Hospital Zurich. Examples: molecular cancer biomarkers, clinical studies, diagnostic imaging, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, management of metastasis, cancer viruses, new therapeutic strategies. The presentations are in English or German.
Lecture notesLecturers provide their presentations in the form of handouts.
LiteratureThe lecturers recommend specific publications for further reading.
Prerequisites / NoticePrevious attendance at the lecture 376-1581-00L, Krebs: Grundlagen, Ursachen und Therapie
376-1666-00LTraining and Coaching II
Can be attended independently of Training and Coaching I (376-1665-00).
W3 credits2GO. Buholzer
AbstractTrainer/Coach as personality and Advisor/ Tutor:
Strengths and weaknesses are judged/ graded on the basis of the personality analysis (Integro model) and are done so by outside as well as self- analysis.
Tools/ skills which can be utilised in Training and/ or Coaching are developed.
ObjectiveTo obtain a personal competency in training and coaching
To reflect and work on a personal profile of competency and elaborate on the formulation of aims
To reflect on your own personality as a trainer and to recognise your strengths and weaknesses
To widen the self-competency in relation to your trainer personality and self-guidance
To experience practical examples
To elaborate on your competencies in relation to subjects such as communication, motivation and guidance
To discuss a chosen subject area
ContentTheorie: Persönlichkeitsprofil - Modelle
Selbst- und Fremdeinschätzung
Typologie und Flexibilität
Kompetenzfelder
Praxis:
Führungsphilosophie, Führen und Coachen im Training (Einzelathlet und Team)
Der Trainer und Coach im Wettkampf
Fallbeispiele erarbeiten und planen
Umsetzung an ausgewählten Beispielen
Konkrete Umsetzung an ausgewählten Beispielen
Lecture notesDie Unterlagen werden auf der Homepage zugänglich gemacht. Im Unterricht wird ein Skript abgegeben.
Prerequisites / NoticeSemesterstart
Die Informationsveranstaltung findet zu Beginn des Semesters statt. Die genauen Daten (Zeit/Ort) werden per Mail zugestellt. Diese Veranstaltung ist obligatorisch.

Zeit/Ort
Der Unterricht findet im Normalunterricht und in Blockveranstaltungen statt.

Planung
Die Planungsunterlagen werden zu Semesterbeginn abgegebenen, sind provisorisch und können vom Dozenten geändert werden.

Kosten
Für die abgebene Literatur, die Unterlagen und die Analyse wird ein Kostenbeitrag verrechnet.

Anwesenheit
Es wird während des Semesters vollständige Präsenz erwünscht. Einzelne Veranstaltungen sind obligatorsich.
376-1715-00LIntroduction to Sports and Exercise Therapy
Prerequisite: Successful participation in the course Practical Course in Motor Learning (376-0014-00L).
W2 credits2VK. Marschall
AbstractThe lecture provides a theoretical and practical introduction to sports and exercise therapy and forms the basis for a qualification as sports and exercise therapist.
ObjectiveThe students are familiar with political and psychological aspects of health in sports and exercise therapy and gain knowledge of basic quality management.
Students are able to apply models such as ICF and modification of health behavior in case studies.
ContentThe role of physical activity and exercise in the health care system of Switzerland; project management;
ICF International Classification of Functioning; indication, goal setting, assessments, evaluation, epidemiology, health models such as salutogenesis, Rokeach; health psychology
LiteratureSchüle/Huber: Grundlagen der Sport- und Bewegungstherapie, Deutscher Ärzteverlag, Köln 2012;
H.Deimel et al.: Neue aktive Wege in Prävention und Rehabilitation, Deutscher Ärzte-Verlag, Köln 2007
Prerequisites / NoticeRequirement:"Introduction of Exercise Therapy" passed.
The course forms the starting point for a qualification as exercise therapist. Together with the courses "Basics of Sports and Exercise Therapy" and "Practical basics of Sports and Exercise Therapy" 3 it is recognised as basic level toward the certificate of advanced studies in sports and exercise therapy (equivalent to "Basismodul").
401-0102-00LApplied Multivariate StatisticsW5 credits2V + 1UM. H. Maathuis
AbstractMultivariate Statistics studies methods to analyze data on several random variables simultaneously. This course introduces the basic concepts and provides an overview of classical and modern methods of multivariate statistics, with an emphasis on applications.
ObjectiveAfter the course, you should be able to:
- describe the various methods and the concepts behind them
- identify adequate methods for a given statistical problem
- use the statistical software "R" to efficiently apply these methods
- interpret the output of these methods
ContentVisualization / Principal component analysis / Multidimensional scaling / The multivariate Normal distribution / Factor analysis / Classification / Cluster analysis
Lecture notesNone
LiteratureWe will use parts of the book "Introduction to Statistical Learning: With Applications in R" by Gareth, Witten, Hastie and Tibshirani. An electronic version is available from the ETH library.
Prerequisites / NoticeThis course is targeted at students with a non-math background.
Prerequisite: A basic course in probability and statistics.
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