Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)

Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 25/26.R.1.00

Description Period: 2025./26 academic year rudens semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Learning Materials

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
REK_280
Branch of Science
Materials engineering
ECTS
7.00
Target Audience
Medical Services; Medical Technologies
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Zane Zibulāne
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts

Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291

About Study Course

Objective

Get an idea about materials used in technical orthopedics, materials usage opportunities, their characteristics, different material advantages and disadvantages, develop understanding about materials combination possibilities.

Preliminary Knowledge

Introduction to specialty.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Basic knowledge about types of materials used in technical orthopedics, as a result student will be able to describe and divide materials in groups by their charasteristics. Understanding about different materials usage and their combinations.

Skills

1.Students will be able to determine different materials used in technical orthopedics, to find description for given material using manufacturer's catalogs, as well as be able to explain given material usage possibilities in technical orthopedics.

Competences

1.Knows the division of materials into categories and subcategories. Knows the types of use of materials - for production purposes or for the creation of the final product. Knows the types of consumables and their properties.

Assessment

Individual work

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1.

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Independent work with reading sources.

Examination

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1.

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Independent work (50%); Written test at the end of each semester (50%).

Study Course Theme Plan

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Part 1

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Introduction to materials studies

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Introduction to materials studies

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Introduction to materials studies

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Introduction to materials studies

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Metals – physical, chemical property. Acquisition of metals, classification and use of metals in technical orthopedics

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Metals – physical, chemical property. Acquisition of metals, classification and use of metals in technical orthopedics

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Metals – physical, chemical property. Acquisition of metals, classification and use of metals in technical orthopedics

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Metals – physical, chemical property. Acquisition of metals, classification and use of metals in technical orthopedics

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Polymers – chemical, physical properties. Acquisition, classification and use of polymers in technical orthopedics

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Polymers – chemical, physical properties. Acquisition, classification and use of polymers in technical orthopedics

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Polymers – chemical, physical properties. Acquisition, classification and use of polymers in technical orthopedics

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Polymers – chemical, physical properties. Acquisition, classification and use of polymers in technical orthopedics

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Polymers – chemical, physical properties. Acquisition, classification and use of polymers in technical orthopedics

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Composite materials – chemical, physical properties. Acquisition, classification and use of composite materials in technical orthopedics

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Composite materials – chemical, physical properties. Acquisition, classification and use of composite materials in technical orthopedics

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Composite materials – chemical, physical properties. Acquisition, classification and use of composite materials in technical orthopedics

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Composite materials – chemical, physical properties. Acquisition, classification and use of composite materials in technical orthopedics

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Composite materials – chemical, physical properties. Acquisition, classification and use of composite materials in technical orthopedics

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Gypsum – chemical, physical properties. Acquisition, classification and use of gypsum in technical orthopedics. Measurement technologies

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Gypsum – chemical, physical properties. Acquisition, classification and use of gypsum in technical orthopedics. Measurement technologies

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Gypsum – chemical, physical properties. Acquisition, classification and use of gypsum in technical orthopedics. Measurement technologies

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Gypsum – chemical, physical properties. Acquisition, classification and use of gypsum in technical orthopedics. Measurement technologies
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
44 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2

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3D usable materials and technologies

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3D usable materials and technologies

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3D usable materials and technologies

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3D usable materials and technologies

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3D usable materials and technologies

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Natural and synthetic materials – their properties and use in technical orthopedics

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Natural and synthetic materials – their properties and use in technical orthopedics

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Natural and synthetic materials – their properties and use in technical orthopedics

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Natural and synthetic materials – their properties and use in technical orthopedics

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Natural and synthetic materials – their properties and use in technical orthopedics

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Alginates – their acquisition, use in technical orthopedics

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Alginates – their acquisition, use in technical orthopedics

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Alginates – their acquisition, use in technical orthopedics

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Alginates – their acquisition, use in technical orthopedics

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Fabrics – acquisition, use and properties

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Fabrics – acquisition, use and properties

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Fabrics – acquisition, use and properties

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Fabrics – acquisition, use and properties

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Laminating resin – an introduction to the material

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Laminating resin – an introduction to the material

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Laminating resin – an introduction to the material

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Laminating resin – an introduction to the material
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
44 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction. William D. Callister Jr., David G. Rethwisch. 2007. (akceptējams izdevums)

2.

Nanomaterials: An Introduction to Properties, Synthesis and Applications. Emmanuel Craig. 2019

3.

Nanomaterials for Healthcare, Energy and Environment - Advanced Structured Materials. Bhat A. H, Khan I, et al. 2020

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The New Science of Strong Materials: Or Why You Don't Fall through the Floor. J. E. Gordon. 2018

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An Introduction to Composite Materials. T. W. Clyne, D. Hull. 2019