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BIEN 230/420 - Biomaterials ( 2/3 SCH )
Spring 2002, Spring 2003
 
Topics Projects  
Biomaterial characteristics Literature Mini-Research Projects (individual)  
Fabrication methods 1) Biomaterials  
Applications of biomaterials 2) Biocompatibility  
Interactions between physiological systems and biomaterials, techniques for adjusting the interaction    
Evaluation of biomaterials for a given biomedical application    
Design of products requiring the use of biomaterials    
Experimental design for testing biocompatibility of a material or medical device    
Skeletal and soft-tissue biomechanics problems    
Governmental regulations regarding biomaterials use, approval process for biomaterial or biomedical devices