Fundamentals to Polymer Science with Select Biomedical Applications. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

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Prerequisite: Graduate standing and BME 6903 ; or consent of the instructor. This course introduces the fundamentals of polymer chemistry, characterization of the chemical and material properties, and determination of the biocompatibility of polymer formulations. Current applications of polymeric biomaterials in diagnostic and therapeutic devices, implants, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine are highlighted and discussed in detail. This course has Differential Tuition.