— Introduction to Biomaterials

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Mechanical and atomic properties of metallic, ceramic, and polymeric implant materials of metallic, ceramic, and polymeric implant materials; corrosion, degradation, and failure of implants; inflammation, wound and fracture healing, blood coagulation; properties of bones, joints, and blood vessels; biocompatibility of orthopaedic and cardiovascular materials. Learning Activities: Lecture 4 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. Learning Activities: Lecture 4 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter.