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Bioengineering

BIOE 2200: Biomaterials

Designation: ÌýÌý Required
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Description: ÌýÌý Physical and chemical properties of materials commonly used in medicine. Inflammatory, immunogenic, carcinogenic and toxicologic responses within host tissues. Testing and evaluation strategies for effective use of materials in medicine and biology.
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Prerequisite: ÌýÌý PHYS 2130; MATH 1860 or 1930; CHEM 1240.
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Textbook: ÌýÌý There is no suggested textbook for Biomaterials. Lecture notes are available on the web in Adobe Acrobat and PowerPoint formats
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Objectives: ÌýÌý To apply knowledge of material science to biological systems 
The ability to select and design biomaterials for applications as devices in medical and clinical fields 
To understand and solve problems arising from material and host tissue interaction following implantation. 
To understand regulations on the use of implantable biomaterials (outcome n) 
To develop communication skills with papers and presentations
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Topics: ÌýÌý Biomaterials Science and Engineering Overview 
Structure of Solids 
Characterization of Materials 
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Natural Materials 
Structure Property Relationships 
Tissue Response to Implants 
In-vivo and in-vitro testing of biomaterials 
Regulatory Environment 
Artificial Organs 
Cardiovascular Applications 
Orthopaedic Applications
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Schedule: ÌýÌý 2 - 1 hour 15 minute lectures per week
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Contribution: ÌýÌý Engineering topics
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Outcomes: ÌýÌý
(a) ÌýÌý An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(c) ÌýÌý An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
(e) ÌýÌý An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(8a) ÌýÌý The capability to apply advanced mathematics (including differential equations and statistics), science, and engineering to solve the problems at the interface of engineering and biology
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Prepared by: ÌýÌý Scott Molitor (scott.molitor@utoledo.edu) and Tammy Phares (tamara.phares@utoledo.edu).