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MSE 952 Materials for Biomedical Applications
Campus SCME
Programs PG
Session Fall Semester 2016
Course Title Materials for Biomedical Applications
Course Code MSE 952
Credit Hours 3
Pre-Requisutes Nil
Course Objectives
  • To develop basic level of expertise of using Materials in the Biomedical Applications for research and the industry
  • Quantitative assays of cell behavior in culture&Biosensors and micro-array
Detail Content
  • Surface chemistry and physics of selected metals&Polymers and ceramics
  • Surface characterization methodology&Modification of biomaterials surfaces
  • Bulk properties of implants and acute and chronic response to implanted biomaterials. Synthetic
  • Materials for Orthopedic and Dental applications&Bio compatibility of Metallic
  • Polymeric and Ceramic implants&Special Implants and Materials for Stents
Course Outcomes
  • The graduates will be able to apply their knowledge in Biomedical Applications to make it more efficient in research related projects to the Biomedical Engineering & Sciences.
Text/Ref Books
  • Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine, Ratner, Buddy D.
  • Engineering Materials for Biomedical Applications, Hin, TeohSwee.
  • Bio-Implant Interface: Improving Biomaterials and Tissue Reactions by J.E. Ellingsen and S.P. Lyngstadaas
  • Bio-Based Polymers and Composites by Richard Wool and X. Susan
  • Bio-Materials & Prototyping Applications in Medicine by Bopaya Bidanda and Paulo Bartolo
  • Bio-Implant Interface: Improving Biomaterials and Tissue Reactions by J.E. Ellingsen and S.P. Lyngstadaas
  • Bio-MEMS: Technologies and Applications by Wanjun Wang and Steven A. Soper
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