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BME 336 - Biomaterials

A lecture and laboratory course that covers properties of materials, protein/cell/tissue biology, metals/ceramics/ polymers and composites as biomaterials, material selection and structure-function relationship pertinent to biomedical applications, tissue-biomaterial interaction, FDA regulation, processing of biomaterials through conventional and additive manufacturing methods. Laboratories introduce students to experimental methods and measurements in detail. Lecture, discussion three periods per week; laboratory session on period per week.

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: BME 201, MEE 212, CHEM 210 and CHEM 212.

Credits: 4