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MTE2548 - Biomaterials I

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Engineering

Organisational Unit

Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Coordinator(s)

Assoc Professor John Forsythe

Offered

Clayton

Second semester 2016 (Day)

Synopsis

Classifications of biomaterials covering metallic, polymeric, ceramic and composite materials; typical structures and properties for biomedical applications. Definitions of biocompatibility and critical design criteria of biomedical devices. Introduction to basic human anatomy, human histology, cells and genes and responses of living tissues to implanted biomaterials including inflammatory responses and blood compatibility. Assessment of biocompatibility of biomaterials, sterilization procedures and an introduction to ethical and regularity issues with biomedical devices.

Outcomes

MTE2548 Biomaterials I will introduce students to biomaterials and also provide a foundation for further study in biomedical engineering. The following are the specific learning objectives of this unit: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Understand the principles of biomaterials design and development
Have a broad knowledge of four types of biomaterials; metallic, polymeric, ceramic and composite and their use in typical devices and clinical applications
Have a basic understanding of the human anatomy, human histology, cell and genes in the context for the design requirements of biomedical devices
Understand the responses of living tissues to implanted biomaterials
Be aware of the most threatening human diseases and potential applications of biomaterials
Appreciate basic medical concepts and communicate effectively with the medical community
Be familiar with various evaluation techniques and biomaterials and their medical devices
Be familiar with methods of assessing the biocompatibility
Understand regulations and ethical responsibilities in the process of developing biomaterials and medical devices
Understand some of the material selection requirements for biomaterials

Assessment

2 practical class reports: 15%, 4 written assignments: 20%, mid-semester test: 5%
3-hour written examination: 60%

Workload requirements

2 x1 hour lectures, 1 x 1 hour tutorial and 3 hours practical classes.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Nick Birbilis

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Materials science