571366 Polymeric Biomaterials for Medical Application

Aims and Summary

This course aims to provide basic knowledge about polymeric biomaterials, physico-chemical properties of biomaterials, host reactions to biomaterials and their evaluation, biological testing of biomaterials and degradation of materials in biological environment, inform about current issues in biomaterials, hand-on mini-project on fabrication and characterization of a simple polymeric biomaterial. Develop entrepreneurial mindset for polymeric biomaterials.

Teaching and Learning:

     This module has been designed to align with the following PLO

PLO3:  Analyze materials engineering problem, design and conduct experiment, analyze the obtained data, and explain results to the desired outcome.

     Module Learning Outcomes

MLO1 describe basic definition of biomaterials, classify biomaterials according to the structural properties

MLO2 identify the properties required to meet the needs of the intended biological function and describe host reactions to biomaterials

MLO3 Select material to meet requirements for a specific application or design

MLO4 Independently search and review articles related to current issues in biomaterials, write a scientific report and present to the class.

MLO5 Fabricate simple biomaterial samples and evaluate their properties by perform a series of test and characterization

MLO6 Develop a business plan for a biomaterial product (Not Applicable)