Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2024-2025
BIOE 519 - BIOMATERIALS SYNTHESIS
Long Title: BIOMATERIALS SYNTHESIS
Department: Bioengineering
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Degree(s):
Doctor of Philosophy
Must be enrolled in one of the following Department(s):
Bioengineering
Description: Biomaterials covers the design and synthesis of materials which interact with biologic phenomena such as cell-free, microbial, and mammalian systems. Topics covered include: surfaces and surface fractionalization, biomedical implants and them immune response, three dimensional cell culture systems, and regulatory hurdles (e.g., FDA clearance). The class will be rooted in a historical perspective, with a particular emphasis on the latest techniques in synthetic chemistry relating to biomaterials. This course is intended for BIOE PhD students only. Recommended Prerequisite(s): BIOE 516 and BIOE 517