BIOMEDE 4310
Transcript Abbreviation:
Biomaterials
Course Description:
Principles of materials science; biocompatibility and biological reactions to implanted materials; natural biomaterials and synthetic materials used in biological applications.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
3.00
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: 2000, MatScEn 2010, and Math 2174; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
List the general concerns of a biomaterial scientist
Compare and contrast classes of biomaterials
Explain the relationship between biomaterial chemistry, processing and properties
Identify factors dictating biomaterials selection
Predict and modify tissue-materials interactions
Explain testing methods and standard and regulations governing the clinical use of biomaterials
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intro to Biomaterials: Bonding, Structure and Physical Properties of Biomaterials | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Classes of Biomaterials | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Biomaterial Processing | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Surface Properties of Biomaterials | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Host Interactions: Biomaterial Implantation, Protein and Cell Interaction | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Wound Healing in Presence of Biomaterials | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Biomaterials/Biodegradation/Regulations and Standards | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Biomaterial Design | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 10% |
| Lab Report | 10% |
| Midterm Exam | 20% |
| Midterm Exam II | 20% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
| Case Studies | 15% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Biomaterials: The Intersection of Biology and Materials Science | J.S. Temenoff and A.G. Mikos |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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