BME 425 - Biomaterials

(3 units)

Prerequisites: BME 311, CHEM 111B, (BIOL 200 or BIOL 212), all with a grade of “C” or better.
Overview of natural and synthetic materials for biomedical applications, including metals, ceramics and polymers. Mechanical, electrical, chemical, and surface characterization of biomaterials. Design of hard and soft tissue implant materials. Biocompatibility of materials, wound repair, medical devices and government regulations.

Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours)