Biomaterials

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Biomaterials is a multidisciplinary field requiring knowledge of biology, chemistry, materials science, and mechanics. In this course we will examine aspects of chemistry, biology, material science and mechanics as they apply to the interaction of a material with a biological system. Biomaterials used in prosthetic devices, dentures, arterial grafts, orthopedic implants, and other medical applications, as well as biocompatibility, biomaterial/tissue interactions, and other factors involved in the design of implants, biosensors and neuro-prostheses will be investigated. Our examination of the field will lead to a general understanding of biocompatibility and how to design experiments that assess biocompatibility.