Developing materials for use in medicine is a challenging interdisciplinary
process and requires an understanding of material bulk and surface properties,
the various biological responses to the materials, the clinical context
of their use, manufacturing processes, cost, sterilization, packaging
and regulatory issues. This course is designed to introduce students to
the various classes of biomaterials in use and their application in selected
subspecialties of medicine.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. differentiate the various classes of biomaterials on the basis of
structure and function;
2. differentiate various analytical methods based on their use to characterize
bulk and surface properties of biomaterials;
3. differentiate the molecular and cellular events that follow exposure
of materials to bodily fluids and to contact with various tissues of
the human body;
4. differentiate various biomedical devices based upon function, biomaterial
composition, patient risk and clinical application; and, to
5. describe various practical aspects of biomedical device design,
fabrication and testing.
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