MATSCEN 5611
Transcript Abbreviation:
Mats in Medicine
Course Description:
The materials science of plastics, metals and ceramics currently used to replace or supplement tissues within the human body.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 2010 and 3611; or Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for both 645 and 646.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Learn how metals, polymers and ceramics are characterized and how these concepts relate to performance of a given material within the human body
Learn materials concepts relating to (a) what implant surfaces present to their immediate environment within the body and (b) specific techniques used to quantify these surface characteristics
Learn about the consequences of inadequate materials design and the extremely narrow window that exists for the design and application of new biomaterials
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk biomaterials – metals, polymers (synthetic and natural) and ceramics | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Microstructure and phase control | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Biomaterials characterization | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Corrosion and biodegradation | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Properties and failure – metals, ceramics and polymers | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Wear and degradation, legal and societal aspects; demonstration | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Materials for tissue engineering, in vitro and in vivo evaluation | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| In vitro control of tissue development | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| In vivo synthesis of tissues and organs | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Skin, adipose tissue engineering | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Cartilage tissue engineering | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Bone tissue engineering | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Nervous system, cardiovascular tissue engineering | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| In-class quizzes, homework | 30% |
| Mid-term Exam | 35% |
| Final | 35% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine, 3rd Edition | Ratner |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| 2 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| 3 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| 4 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| 5 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| 6 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| 7 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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Basic Course Overview:
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