BME 4301 - Intr Modern Biomaterial

Institution:

University of Utah

Subject:

Biomedical Engineering

Description:

This course is designed to introduce students to the various classes of biomaterials in use and their application in selected subspecialties of medicine including an understanding of material bulk and surface properties, standard characterization tools, the various biological responses to implanted materials, the clinical context of their use, manufacturing processes, and issues dealing with cost, sterilization, packaging, and design of biomedical devices. It also addresses professional and ethical responsibility encountered in designing medical implants. Prerequisites: 'C' or better in (BIOL 2020 OR BIOL 2021) AND Full Major status in Biomedical Engineering.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

08/15/2022 - 08/14/2023 08/15/2019 - 08/14/2022 

Institution Website:

www.utah.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 581-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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