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MAT 516 Biomaterials Science and Biocompatibility	3 Credits
Introduction to biomaterials science and biocompatibility. Structure and properties of tissues and cells. Surface properties of materials and characterization of biomaterials surfaces. Classes of materials used in medicine: Metals, polymers, hydrogels, bioresorbable materials, ceramics, glasses, composites, thin films, fabrics and biologically functional materials. Microscopic and macroscopic structure of tissue. Mechanical properties of tissue. Pathobiological responses to implants. Medical implant design and function. Application of materials in medicine and dentistry. Cardiovascular applications. Dental implants. Orthopaedic applications. Ophthalmologic applications. Sutures. Adhesives and sealants. Tissue engineering.
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit Spring 2026-2027 Biomaterials Science and Biocompatibility 3 Spring 2025-2026 Biomaterials Science and Biocompatibility 3 Spring 2023-2024 Biomaterials Science and Biocompatibility 3 Spring 2022-2023 Biomaterials Science and Biocompatibility 3 Spring 2021-2022 Biomaterials Science and Biocompatibility 3 Spring 2012-2013 Biomaterials Science and Biocompatibility 3 Spring 2010-2011 Biomaterials Science and Biocompatibility 3 Fall 2008-2009 Biomaterials Science and Biocompatibility 3 Spring 2006-2007 Biomaterials Science and Biocompatibility 3 Fall 2005-2006 Biomaterials Science and Biocompatibility 3 Spring 2002-2003 Biomaterials Science and Biocompatibility 3
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ECTS Credit: 10 ECTS (ENGINEERING: / BASIC:)
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