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Module Title
LM Biomaterials
School
Metallurgy and Materials
Department
Metallurgy & Materials
Module Code
04 18510
Module Lead
Dr Artemis Stamboulis
Level
Masters Level
Credits
10
Semester
Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
The aim of this module is to introduce students to materials that can be used in the human body. The following will be covered in this module:Natural tissues in the human body - materials and structure;General considerations for synthetic biomaterials - biocompatible, sterile;Biomaterials for use in orthopedics: joint replacement, fracture fixation;Biomaterials for use in the heart: artificial heart valves;Biomaterials for use in dentistry;Tissue engineering: scaffolds, cell culture.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module the student should be able to:Understand the structure of natural tissue;Describe the general requirements for synthetic biomaterials;Select and justify appropriate biomaterials for use in orthopedic medical devices;Select and justify appropriate biomaterials for use in dentistry;Understand the concept of tissue engineering and its current limitations;Describe the biomaterials used in artifical heart valves.
Assessment
18510-01 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Seen (70%)
18510-03 : Case Study : Coursework (30%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Two hour written exam (50%), coursework (50%)
Other
Reading List
Park JB, Biomaterials: an introduction, 2nd Ed, New York; London, Plenum Press, 1992
