Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: BIOMATERIALS ENGINEERING

Department: Bioengineering

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Emphasis will be placed on issues regarding design and synthesis of materials to achieve specific properties and biocompatibility. An overview of significant biomaterials application will be given, including topics such as opthalmic biomaterials, orthopedic applications, cardiovascular biomaterials, and drug delivery systems. Regulatory issues concerning biomaterials will also be addressed. Recommended prerequisite(s): CHEM 211 and BIOS 201.