Materials for Biomedical Applications (5 cr)
Code: C-01903-KE00CD63-3005
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.08.2024 - 18.03.2025
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 17.03.2025 - 25.05.2025
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Institution
- Åbo Akademi, Åbo
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 5
- Course
- C-01903-KE00CD63
Evaluation scale
Approbatur - Laudatur
Objective
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)
Methods of completion
lectures guest lectures by experts within the field literature studies seminars
Methods of completion
contact learning
Content
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.
Location and time
lectures in Aurum The lectures will be hybrid (Zoom).
Materials
Lecture note in Moodle Additional materials in Moodle
Teaching methods
lectures seminars literature studies
Employer connections
The course provides insights into the criteria for transferring research findings to product development and aids in understanding the interdisciplinary character of developing and characterising materials for medical applications. The course provides essential tools for students to collaborate with experts in different areas and industries.
Student workload
lectures: 50 h literature studies: 30 h seminars (including presentation preparations): 20 h additional preparations for contact teaching and examination: 20 h
Evaluation methods and criteria
written exam
Qualifications
Bachelor in science or technology