Advanced Biomaterials.

Catalog description

Students study the strategies and fundamental bioengineering design criteria behind the development of cell-based tissue substitutes, artificial skin, muscle, tendons, bone, and extracorporeal systems that use either synthetic materials or hybrid (biological-synthetic) systems. Topics include biocompatibility, biological grafts and bioreactors. Prerequisites: Graduate or blended students in the School of Engineering and Computer Science and BENG 103 with a "C" or better.