Biomaterials for Materials Scientists provides an introduction to materials used in medical devices. It is intended for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and for other engineering students who have a solid foundation in materials science principles.

The focus of the course is on understanding and predicting the interactions which occur between synthetic materials and the human body. The nature of the biomaterials knowledge and research is such that the course must integrate both materials science and biology. It is the purpose of the course to enable materials science students to grasp the principles and language of current biomaterials research and to understand the issues associated with medical applications of theses materials.

The course is comprised of several modules covering basic biology, biochemistry, and cell biology; anatomy and physiology; properties and applications of biomaterials; design of medical implants; biocompatability; ethical and legal issues; and clinical practices. Lectures are augmented by demonstrations and clinical presentations.

Prerequisite for the course is senior or graduate standing the MatSE or the consent of the instructor. Cannot be taken in conjunction with BIOEN 370 SS.

3:00 - 3:50 MWF. For additional information contact Professor Russ Jamison, 210 MMB.