Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: BIOMATERIALS ENGINEERING

Department: Bioengineering

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 211 OR CHEM 251) AND (BIOS 201 OR BIOC 201) AND BIOE 370 or permission of instructor

Description: Emphasis will be placed on issues regarding design and synthesis of materials to achieve specific properties and biocompatibility. An overview of significant biomaterials engineering applications will be given, including topics such as ophthalmic biomaterials, orthopedic applications, cardiovascular biomaterials, and drug delivery systems. Regulatory issues concerning biomaterials will also be addressed. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: BIOE 631. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BIOE 431 if student has credit for BIOE 631.