Biomaterials and Biomimetics

4 credits

Fundamentals of materials science as applied to bioengineering design. Hierarchical structures. Cells and tissues. Natural and synthetic polymeric materials. Biomineralized materials. Biological composites. Cellular materials (foams). Functional biological materials. Biomaterials and implants. Bioinspired design and materials. (Cross-listed with NANO 252, CENG 256.)