Biomaterials
Durham
Engineering&Physical Sciences::Chemical Eng & Bioengineering
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 7
Term:
Fall 2024
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Full Term (08/26/2024
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12/09/2024)
CRN:
16449
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.
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
Instructors:
Kyung Jae Jeong
Times & Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2024 | 12/9/2024 | W | 2:10pm - 4:30pm | HORT 304 |
| 8/26/2024 | 12/9/2024 | MWF | 9:10am - 10:00am | HS 140 |
