2015-2016 University Catalog 
  
2015-2016 University Catalog

BENG 541 - Biomaterials

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable
Covers the principles of biomaterials and biological interactions with materials, including an overview of biomaterials characterization, design and testing. Specific topics include the use of polymers, ceramics and metallics in biomaterials, drug delivery applications, tissue engineering from an orthopedic and vascular perspective, biocompatibility, acute and chronic biological response to implanted material, and in vitro and in vivo testing of biomaterials.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 213 (or equivalent), CHEM 251 (or equivalent).

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
When Offered: Fall