Special Topics in Biomaterials: Structures and Properties of Endogenous Biological Materials

1 unit

The class will focus on the foundations of endogenous biological materials found in living organisms. The topics will cover structures and properties of common building blocks (i.e., proteins, polysaccharides, etc.), microstructures (i.e., organelles, cells), and biological tissues that are responsible for many important functions in living organisms. The topics will also cover established and emerging methods to investigate biological materials and restore their functions. Lectures will be contributed by experts in the relevant fields.