BMT-61227 Medical Biomaterials, 5 cr

Implementation BMT-61227 2019-01

Description

On this course we will study the terminology and the definitions used in the field of biomedical materials science. Student is able to separate differences between material groups and materials, their biocompatibility and typical reactions inside the human body. Student can name the most common materials in the field of biomedical materials science. Student can explain the structures, properties and differences of the most common materials as well as explain how and why different materials are used for different clinical applications. Student can explain main sterilization methods for different materials, and understand the demands and principles for operations in clean rooms.

Lessons

Assessment scale

Numerical evaluation scale (0-5)

Requirements

Accepted exercise work and final exam.

Additional information of course implementation

This course will be widened version of old BMT-61226 Biomedical Engineering: Biomaterials course.