Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
3D Printing in Medicine
Course Code
FK_078
Branch of Science
Physical sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Dentistry; Medicine; Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jevgenijs Proskurins
Structure Unit Manager
Jevgenijs Proskurins
Structural Unit
Department of Physics
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, 1st floor, Room 147 a and b, fizika@rsu.lv, +371 67061539
About Study Course
Objective
To allow getting acquainted with 3D printing and its application in medicine.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of mathematics and physics.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.To provide students with insights and practical knowledge of innovative technologies such as 3D printing, 3D modeling, and 3D scanning that students could potentially face in the future in their professional environment, thus increasing their competitiveness.
Skills
1.On completion of the course, students will be able to use the acquired knowledge of 3D printing, 3D modeling, and 3D scanning to work with different 3D printers, 3D modeling programs, and 3D scanners, as well as to apply these technologies in practice.
Competences
1.On completion of the study course, students will be able to use 3D printing, modeling, and scanning technologies will be able to assess the current situation in the 3D field, to forecast its development trends.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Group work: Thematic interactive group work with competition elements where you will have to solve problems related to 3D printing, modeling, and scanning. Individual work: Students will individually learn 3D modeling, model preparation for 3D printing, 3D printing, and scanning. Practical works according to the guidelines and completed creatively.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Demonstrated and defended "3D project", which is built on the basis of knowledge gained during the course. The project can be virtual or 3D printed model, algorithm or any other type of presentation where gained technical skills are demonstrated.
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Examination |
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Active participation in practical classes. Completed test work representing 50% of the final mark. A “3D project”, developed, demonstrated, and defended in the seminar represents 50% of the final mark.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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3D printing, 3D modeling and 3D scanning – the importance and advantages of these innovative technologies today. Their interaction and application.
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Class/Seminar
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Computer room
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3
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Topics
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Classification of 3D printing technologies and selection criteria. Printing materials.
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Computer room
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3
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Topics
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Types and basic principles of 3D modeling.
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Computer room
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3
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Topics
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3D scanning technologies and their application.
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On site
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Computer room
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3
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Topics
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Practical group work in 3D modeling, printing and scanning.
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On site
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Computer room
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3
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Topics
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Practical group work in 3D modeling, printing and scanning.
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Basics of 3D printing – acquisition of practical skills, incl. ready 3D model for printing, choosing the optimal criteria.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Other ways of obtaining 3D models and future perspectives.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Target directions of 3D technologies in medicine – anatomy, dentistry, rehabilitation, surgery, etc.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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On the interaction of 3D technologies with other disciplines, security and the future.
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Basics of 3D modeling – parametric and non-parametric modeling. Practical individual works.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Hod Lipson, Melba Kurman. „Fabricated: The New World of 3D Printing”. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, published 2013-02-11
2.
Richard Bibb, Dominic Eggbeer, Abby Paterson. „Medical Modelling: The Application of Advanced Design and Rapid Prototyping Techniques in Medicine”. Elsevier Science & Technology, published 2015-01-12
Additional Reading
1.
Richard Horne, Kalani Kirk Hausman. ”3D Printing for Dummies”. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, published 2017-05-22
2.
Shlomo Magdassi, Alexander Kamyshny. „Nanomaterials for 2D and 3D Printing”. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, published 2017-06-06
3.
Mojtaba Salehi, Manoj Gupta. „Inkjet Based 3D Additive Manufacturing of Metals”. Materials Research Forum LLC, published 2018-01-02