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Biomaterials Science 1 (2 cr)

Code: 7191078-3006

General information


Enrollment

02.07.2023 - 30.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish
  • English

Seats

10 - 30

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Dental Technology

Teachers

  • Pasi Alander
  • Tanja Vienonen
  • Eija Suikkanen

Teacher in charge

Pasi Alander

Groups

  • PHAMMS22

Objective

The student
- can handle the following dental technology materials: polymers, composites, waxes, impression materials, metals, ceramics
- knows their mechanical and chemical characteristics
- knows principles of technical bonding of different types of materials
- search, organize and store information and utilize it appropriately and in a controlled manner (Tieha 1ECTS)

Content

Parts of the course can be implemented by the Department of Dentistry of the University of Turku
- introduction to biomaterials science
- restorative and prosthetic biomaterials in dental care
- interaction between biomaterials and tissue
- MOOC (University of Hong Kong)

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty