Fundamentals of Biomaterials and Biomechanics (AC or GE)

1 credits · Undergraduate

Principles of materials science and mechanics applicable to orthopedics, cell signaling, medical imaging, implant design, injury prevention and treatment, cardiovascular mechanics, and tissue engineering. Topics include: structure-function relationships of biocomposites; unique properties of biomaterial surfaces; behavior of tissues and materials in physiological environments; mechanics of human movement and physiology; dynamics and vibration; and viscoelastic models. Selected experimental measurements on biomechanical and biomaterial systems. Prerequisite: BME 244L and (Math 353 or 353A) and (ME 221L or BME 221L).