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Materials in Medicine
Subject / field of study: biotechnology, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, materials engineering
Level: All
Ects points: 7.5
Location: Göteborg Sweden
Link to registration: http://www.chalmers.se/en/sections/education/study_advisors
Organiser information:
Institution / university: Dept of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of TechnologyAddress: Kemigården , 412 96 Göteborg
Country: Sweden
Phone: +46 31 786 00 00
Contact person: Christer Larsson, christer.larsson@chalmers.se, Direct: +46 31 786 25 79
URL: http://www.student.chalmers.se/sp/course?course_id=9361
The course is built upon the principle of understanding the specific properties of the different material types used as biomaterials, and how this understanding can be used for selecting/designing materials for different medical implant applications.
The course is built upon the principle of understanding the specific properties of the different material types used as biomaterials, and how this understanding can be used for selecting/designing materials for different medical implant applications.
The course covers the major classes of materials used in medicine, such as metals, ceramics, polymers, composites and textiles.
Emphasis is placed on structure, mechanical properties, analytical methods, surface vs. bulk properties and degradation mechanisms of each material group. Another major theme is the preparation and characterization of controlled surfaces for biomaterials applications. Also covered are sterlization methods, retrieval analysis, and industry and regulatory standards required for implant materials.
Article Seminars address current materials issues within the medical implant field. Each article is read, summarized and criticised during tutorial sessions. Emphasis is placed on the materials used, processing methods, characterization, and performance.
For the project work, each student or group of students presents a particular application of materials in medicine, biology or artificial tissues and organs. Focus is on the materials being used for that application as well as those under development, and the successes and failures observed. The projects are presented orally, either as power point presentaion or during a poster session, at the end of the term.