(3 units). This course covers principles of materials science and cell biology that apply to biomaterials and tissue engineering. Polymers, ceramics, metals, biomaterial surface modifications, molecular and cellular interactions with biomaterials, immune response, tissue engineering principles, ethical considerations and regulatory overview. Technical analysis of a biomaterial-based medical device. Course Component: Lecture The courses BMG 5122, MCG 4154, and MCG 4554 cannot be combined for units.
(3 units). This course covers principles of materials science and cell biology that apply to biomaterials and tissue engineering. Polymers, ceramics, metals, biomaterial surface modifications, molecular and cellular interactions with biomaterials, immune response, tissue engineering principles, ethical considerations and regulatory overview. Technical analysis of a biomaterial-based medical device. Course Component: Lecture The courses BMG 5122, MCG 4154, and MCG 4554 cannot be combined for units.