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CH E 582 - Introduction to Biomaterials

Course Career Undergraduate
Units 3.5
Approved Hours 3-1S-0
Fee index 6
Faculty Engineering
Department Chemical&Materials Engineering
Typically Offered either term

Description
Survey of materials intended for biological applications; biomaterials-related biological phenomena (protein adsorption, blood coagulation and cell adhesion); biomaterials for engineering of blood vessel, bone and skin tissues. Two fundamental engineering philosophies will be stressed: structure-function relationship and purposeful manipulation for a desired outcome. Prerequisite: BIOL 107 or BME 210 or CH E 484 or consent of Instructor.