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Module Title
LM Foundation in Biomaterials Research
School
School of Health Sciences
Department
Dentistry
Module Code
01 40504
Module Lead
Will PalinModule Co-Leads: Mohammed Hadis and Gowsihan Poologasundarampillai
Level
Masters Level
Credits
20
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Contact Hours
Seminar-39 hours
Tutorial-6 hours
Demonstration-9 hours
Practical Classes and workshops-27 hours
Supervised time in studio/workshop-4 hours
Guided independent study-115 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description
The module is designed to introduce (or refresh) and apply fundamental principles of materials and materials science and progress to understand how central concepts relate to the clinical use of biomaterials. Students will benefit from learning the theoretical aspects of materials science, applying key concepts in practical lab work and developing transferable academic research skills through a comprehensive curriculum. Topics will include: Fundamentals of Biomaterials Principles of Materials Characterisation Academic and Research Skills (Critical appraisal, academic writing, and presentation) Laboratory-based experiments – practical aspects and data acquisition. Analytics and Statistics (Statistical analysis and data presentation)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Summarise the fundamental properties and classes of biomaterials, the behaviour of materials and the application of this knowledge to recognise their influence on the handling and performance in clinical applications.
Apply a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts of the mechanical, optical and physical behaviour to relevant experiments performed in the laboratory.
Evaluate the basic principles of materials characterisation including mechanical testing, spectroscopy, surface properties, rheology and image analysis.
Design and execute appropriate experiments for measuring bulk and surface material properties, interpret data and output appropriate written descriptions and analysis.
Critically appraise and discuss relevant literature to identify study limitations, knowledge gaps and research questions
Assessments: The module will be assessed by: a 1.5-hour structured, multiple choice and short answer written examination comprising Part A: 20 multiple choice questions, correct answer(s) out of 4 (20%) and Part B: a choice of 4 from 6 questions (40%). Each question has 4 parts, each with increasing difficulty. Critical appraisal and Journal Club Presentation of relevant literature (40%)
Reassessment:
Repeat assessment of failed components only, if the module is not passed. Since the assessment is based on group work, if reassessment of the experimental methods and data analysis write-up is required, an individual 2000-word essay on a topic similar to the initial assignment will be set.
Internal hurdles:
An overall mark of 50% or above must be obtained to pass the module, with each individual assessment scoring not less than 40%.
