ENGR 386 Bioengineering Materials
Covers major classes of materials used in medical applications, properties, degradation, mechanisms, characterization methods, foreign body response, biocompatibility, and methods to control physiological response to biomaterial surfaces. Examines the role of microstructure properties in the choice of biomaterials and design of artificial organs, implants, and prostheses. Laboratory includes formation, testing, and characterization of biomaterials. Offered even years. (Course fees apply.)
Credits
4
Distribution
School of Engineering