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Biomaterials Chemistry |
| Catalog Number: |
412061Y |
Hours/Credits: |
40/2 |
| Prerequisite(s): |
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General Chemistry; Inorganic Chemistry; Organic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry. |
| Course Description: |
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It is designed both for undergraduate, graduate students and those who are working in or intend to working in the field related biomaterials. The course will introduce the significant meaning of biomaterials to the related subjects such as biological science, materials and medical science as well as corresponding engineering topics. The student completing the course should acquire general principle of biomaterials and learn the perspective of biomaterials developing. Grade will be judged on the base of performance in homework assignments, literature reports and final examination. |
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The course covers extensive knowledge of materials involved in biological and medical science. In detail, the course includes but not limited to the following contents:
Chapter 1-2 Introduction of biomaterials
Development of biomaterials; Classes of biomaterials; Biological properties of materials; Assessment of biomaterials et al..
Chapter 3-4 Bio-inactive materials
Bio-inert materials like ceramics, carbon materials, metal, composite materials et al..
Chapter 5 Bio-active materials
Bio-active materials such as porous ceramics, glass, polymer, cementing and surface coating et al..
Chapter 6 Bio-degradable materials
Bio-degradable organic and inorganic materials; Degradable composite materials et al..
Chapter 7 Cell and genetic materials
Biological background knowledge on cell and gene; Preparation and properties of cell and genetic materials et al..
Chapter 8 Nature bio and bionic materials
Introduction of nature bio materials; Designing guidance of bionic materials and practical case et al..
Chapter 9 Nano biomaterials
Definition and characteristic of nano biomaterials; Fabrication and application of nano biomaterials; Nano hybrid biomaterials et al..
Chapter 10 Gene, DNA and drug delivery system
Requirement of delivery materials; General equipments and materials used in delivery system et al..
Chapter 11 Practical aspects of biomaterials
Organ engineering materials; Medical application of bio materials; Practical case in medical treatment et al.. |
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