Biomaterials: Structure and Properties

3 Credits

Materials commonly used for biomedical application, such as their properties from a biocompatibility or medical device perspective. In addition, materials interactions with biological systems are examined from the molecular (e.g., protein), cellular, tissue and systemic (whole body) perspective. This is the foundation for the second biomaterials course, which applies these principles toward the application of biomaterials in medical implants, prostheses and devices, along with the regulatory issues associated with biomaterials development.