Biomaterials

Catalog description

Classifications of biomaterials, structures, and properties for biomedical applications; intro to basic human anatomy, cell and biomolecular structure and function; cellular fate processes related to biocompatibility in the design of medical devices; fundamentals of cell-biomaterial interactions; response of living tissues to implanted biomaterials; assessment of biocompatibility; sterilization procedures; intro to ethical and regulatory issues with medical devices. Corequisite(s): BME6440L