BIOMEDE 5359
Transcript Abbreviation:
Biopolymers
Course Description:
Extracellular matrix (ECM) present in mammalian tissue(s) is important for the integrity and tensile strength of the underlying tissue as well as for cell-matrix interactions and matrix mineralization. This course provides an overview of the composition, structure and function of ECM and its application(s) for the BME domains of biomaterials, tissue engineering and biomechanics.
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:
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: 4310 and Chem 2310; or Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 632 or 739.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Categorize the different levels of many biopolymer structures within cells, tissues, bone and blood
Tensile strength and properties of ECM proteins.
Quantify the importance of ECM in normal body function, including calculations of enhanced strength and hierarchical structure of bone, and influence of protein structure on macroscopic mechanical properties
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to polymer chemistry and relevance to biopolymer synthesis. Symmetry theory. Building blocks (monomeric units) of biopolymers: amino acids and nucleotides. | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Biopolymers and energy | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Biopolymers and coagulation | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Biopolymers and the extracellular matrix | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Biopolymers-polysaccharides | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Biopolymers and cartilage/bone | 9.0 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Homework | 20% |
| Mid-term and final exams | 60% |
| Protein paper and presentation | 20% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| No Textbooks and Other Course Materials Entered. | ||
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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Embedded Literacies Info
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Additional Notes or Comments
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