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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BE 305LR - Biomaterials and Mechanics

This course will introduce the common biomaterials used in biological and medical applications, including metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, etc.; properties of biomaterials (physical properties and surface characteristics); interactions of biomaterials with cells and tissues (biocompatibility); testing of biomaterials and biodegradation. This course will also introduce the concepts and models of solid biomechanics, which is an important physical property of the biomaterials.

Credits: 3

Grading
Graded (GRD)

Typically Offered:
Fall

Requisites:
Pre-Requisite: EAS 207   Co-Requisite: BE 201  ; Biomedical Engineering or Engineering Science Majors Only.