CHBE 766 (01) - Biomaterials

Biomaterials

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences::Chemical Eng & Bioengineering
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 33 
Term:  Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
CRN:  16254
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
Fundamental principles of biology and material science, along with latest topics in biomaterials research. Topics include cell biology, wound healing, host response to foreign materials, polymers, hydrogels, diffusion and methods of material characterization. Specific medical applications of biomaterials such as orthopedic and dental implants, heart valves, artificial blood vessels, cochlear and ophthalmic implants and tissue engineering. Laboratory. Students are expected to have some background in chemistry, mathematics, and high school biology.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Cross Listed With : CHBE 766 (02) , CHBE 866 (01)
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 545 May be taken concurrently or CHEM 651 May be taken concurrently) and (PHYS 407 or PHYS 407H or PHYS 407S) and (CHBE 502 or CHE 502)
Equivalent(s):  BENG 766, CHE 766
Only listed majors in section: BIOENGR:: Bioengineering
Instructors:  Kyung Jae Jeong

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2024 12/9/2024 MWF 9:10am - 10:00am HS 140
8/26/2024 12/9/2024 W 2:10pm - 4:30pm HORT 304