ME 4814Biomaterials

Catalog

Cat. I This course is intended to serve as a general introduction to various aspects pertaining to the application of synthetic and natural materials in medicine and healthcare, including the properties, selection, processing, testing (in vitro and in vivo) and performance of a wide range of biomedical materials used in clinical practice. Applications will include drug delivery and the augmentation, repair, replacement, or regeneration of tissues in orthopedic, dental, cardiovascular and ophthalmic systems. The physico-chemical interactions between the biomedical material and the physiological environment will be studied, including the biocompatibility and surgical applicability of metallic, polymeric and ceramic implants and prosthetic devices. Recommended Background BB 3101 or equivalent Human Anatomy and Physiology, CH 1010 or equivalent General Chemistry, ES 2001 or equivalent Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering, and basic mathematics through differential and integral calculus.