3 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture Upper DivisionDepartmental Credit
This junior-level course will introduce fundamental materials science and biomaterial concepts to BME students and will lay the foundation for more advanced courses in biomaterials and tissue engineering. The course will introduce the vocabulary and technical concepts in biomaterials science relevant for problems in medical device, biotechnology, or biomaterials industries. The course material will present phenomena at the intersection of materials science and biology.
Learning Outcomes1Identify the basic classes of biomaterials and understand their chemical makeup.
2Understand the relationship between chemical structure and biomaterial properties.
3Understand interactions of implantable biomaterials with proteins and cells.
4Describe the major components of the biological response to implanted materials.
5Select basic in vitro and in vivo tests to evaluate material biocompatibility.
6Understand regulations and standards that dictate biomaterial testing.
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