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About Study Course

ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Jeļena Kosmača
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Medicine
Language:Latvian, English
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Physical sciences; The physics of solids

Objective

To provide students with an introduction to basics of medical equipment within the context of macro and nano-scale processes occurring in a human body, physics, nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of physics, mathematics, anatomy, physiology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Understand and properly use terminology of nanomedicine and medical equipment; identify current challenges of nanotechnology in medicine; describe modern medicine procedures, explain the structure and operating principles of related medical equipment.

Skills

1.Compare the pros and cons of nanomedicine and classic medicine methods, analyze risks and opportunities for selection of a method.

Competence

1.Recognize physical phenomena, modern nanomaterials and their effects on the human body; create ideas for successful application of nanotechnology in medicine.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Medicine6Master'sLimited choiceMaija Sjomkāne
Medicine6Master'sLimited choiceMaija Sjomkāne
Medicine 5Master'sLimited choiceMaija Sjomkāne