Polymers in Bioengineering

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This course focuses on polymers (both synthetic and biopolymers) for bioengineering applications. Topics include polymer chemistry and characterization techniques, design criteria for bioengineering applications, nanocomposites, and hydrogels. Applications of polymers in tissue engineering and drug and gene delivery will be covered. Undergrad Prereq: 3508, or BiomedE 4310; or permission of instructor. Grad Prereq: Grad standing; or permission of instructor. Cross-listed in BiomedE 5340.