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Module Title	Biomaterials
School	Metallurgy and Materials
Department	Metallurgy & Materials
Module Code	04 17191
Module Lead	Dr Artemis Stamboulis
Level	Honours Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	Compulsory for: MEng Materials Engineering; BEng Materials Science and Technology; BEng Metallurgy; MEng Mechanical and Materials Engineering; BEng Mechanical and Materials Engineering; MEng Materials Science and Engineering with Business Mgt; BEng Materials Science and Engineering with Business Mgt. Optional for: all BEng/MEng programmes in Chemical, Civil, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering, with the necessary pre-requisites.
Contact Hours	Lecture-22 hours Guided independent study-78 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	The module introduces biocompatibility, biomaterials and their applications. Examples will be chosen from metals, ceramics composites and polymers in biomaterials applications. Mechanical and physical properties will be described that are used in specific applications such as hip prostheses, dental applications, blood bags, hip protectors, endoscopes, fixation devices, surgical devices and seating/beds.These relate to the QAA benchmark statements3.4Properties iv mechanical behaviour - elastic and plastic deformation, creep and fatigue, fracture, strengthening, toughening and stiffening mechanismsApplication xii materials selection - consideration of all material types, materials processing methods, and product costs
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Define and explain the relevance of important concepts such as biocompatibility, tissue reaction etc; Critically explain how common product properties arise from medical requirements; Justify why particular materials are needed to meet these property requirements; Explain how the microstructure can be manipulated using processing methods; Discuss the links between usage and economics of the product. These link to AHEP v4 learning outcomes: Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Some of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study (C1) Select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to address complex problems (C4) Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems (C12/M12) Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations (C13/M13) Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Much of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study and informed by a critical awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering (M1)
Assessment	17191-01 : Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (80%) 17191-02 : Coursework : Coursework (20%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Two hour written exam (80%), coursework (20%)
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