Materials for Biomedical ApplicationsLaajuus (5 op)

Opintojakson tunnus: C-01903-KE00CD63

Opintojakson perustiedot

Laajuus: 5 op

Opetuskieli: englanti

Korkeakoulu: Åbo Akademi

Osaamistavoitteet

The student can identify the most common synthetic inorganic and organic biomaterials used in medical devices and applications. The student understands the main interactions of inorganic materials (glasses, ceramics, glass-ceramics, metals), biodegradable and biostable polymers (natural and synthetic polymers) and their composites with biological systems. The student understands the main principles, risks and requirements of developing biomedical materials. The student identifies how the course connects to the UN sustainable development goals 3,8,11,12,13 and 15 (https://sdgs.un.org/goals)

Sisältö

Definitions of biomaterials, bioactive materials, comparison of the general properties of different biomaterials (metals, ceramics, glasses, and polymers), primary responses of using manmade materials in the human body, criteria for choosing or tailoring compositions to various products to be used in medical applications. Manufacture of the biomaterials and the main principles, risks, and requirements of biomedical materials. The connection of in vitro studies with in vivo studies (preclinical studies) and clinical experiments.

Esitietovaatimukset

Bachelor in science or technology

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

Exam: 1) several short tests, workshops and seminars during the course, or 2) an exam covering the whole course. For alternative 1), the grade is based on points gathered during the course, while for alternative 2), the grade is based on the answers in the exam. Grade 1: The answers in the written exam/tests show that the student has understood some main ideas described in the learning coal; however, the answers indicate some lack of knowledge. Grade 2-3: The answers in the written exam/tests show that the student has adapted the main ideas given in the learning coal, but the student has some lacks in applying the knowledge. Grade 4-5: The answers in the written exam/tests show that the student has adapted the main ideas given in the learning coal and the student can apply the knowledge to solve cases where different aspects introduced in the course are combined.