BE 420LEC - Biomaterials in Regenerative Medicine

This course will introduce the concepts and approaches for biomaterial application in the field of regenerative medicine. Significance and role of biomaterials in tissue regeneration, drug delivery, sensors and imaging. Chemical, physical, thermal, mechanical properties of polymers, natural material, ceramics and metals as biomaterials Response of biomaterials. Material sources, scale-up, processing and manufacturability. Methodologies for scaffolding, surface modification and recognition, micro/nanoparticle fabrication. Current status of biomaterial development.

Credits: 3

Grading
Graded (GRD)

Typically Offered:
Spring

Requisites:
Pre-Requisite: BE 305 and CHE 203. Biomedical Engineering Majors Only.