BIOMEDE 5310
Transcript Abbreviation:
Adv Biomaterials
Course Description:
Basic and advanced concepts of materials science; biocompatibility and biological reactions to implanted materials; natural biomaterials and synthetic materials used in biomedical applications.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 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:
(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: 4310 or equiv, and Sr standing; or Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 631.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Describe the structural and quantitative differences between various classes of biomaterials
Understand and choose appropriate methods of testing biomaterial properties and performance
Develop a list of basic selection criterion for biomaterials in a specific application
Select and justify a choice of materials for a specific biomedical application
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to biomaterials; criteria selection for medical devices; Materials science principles - elastic deformation, permanent deformation, failure, fatigue, structure-property relationships, anisotropy, heterogeneity, viscoelasticity | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Biomaterials compatability | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Polymers as Biomaterials | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Metals and Ceramics as Biomaterials | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Natural Biomaterials | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Medical Device Design and Criterion Selection | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 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 | 20% |
| Exams (2) | 40% |
| Final Exam | 20% |
| "Device" papers | 20% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine (2nd Ed), 2004 | Ratner, Hoffman, Schoen, and Lemons |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info: