BMC - 615 Advanced Biomaterials

Focuses on current issues of implant materials science and biological principles that impact the design of implants and tissue-engineered products. Topics addressed include structural hierarchies of materials and tissues, physical and chemical properties of surfaces, degradation of materials, federal regulatory issues and advanced biocompatibility and implant immunology encompassing cell-surface/cell/matrix interactions. The course also covers normal and excessive inflammatory, immunological, and pathological events associated with implant biomaterials with a focus on orthopedic biomaterials and fundamental required for working in the orthopedics industry. Prerequisites: MBM 501 Statics and Dynamics, MBM 502 Strength and Properties of Materials Credit Hours: (3)