Biomaterials for Drug Delivery

3 credits · Undergraduate

Overview, design, and characterization of biomaterials used in biological systems for drug delivery. Molecular principles, polymer synthesis, controlled release, stimuli-responsive materials, biomimetic materials, biological considerations, and delivery strategies. Emphasis on rational design, transport, and applications. No credit for students who have earned credit for CHBE 5825 or BME 6200. Prerequisite: ChBE 2150 or BSCI 1510. Corequisite: ChBE 3350 or BME 3000. [3]