MATE 3540: Biomaterials
(Cross-listed with BME 3540).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: MATE 2160 or MATE 2730 and credit or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2560 or BIOL 3350
Basic chemical and physical properties of biomaterials, with special emphasis on metallic, ceramic, polymeric, and composite biomaterials. Engineered biomaterials for incorporation into living systems. Role of microstructure and properties needed to select and design biomaterials used in medical devices, artificial organs, implants, and prostheses. Overview of medical science vis-à-vis materials science.
(Typically Offered: Spring)