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Subject: Engr Tech Leadrshp (Grad) (ETLS)
CRN: 45613
Online: Sync Distributed | Lecture
Online
This course will develop the necessary background to understand the material selection process in the design of medical devices. The students will learn about biomaterials and also develop an appreciation for the relationships between a material’s properties, structure, and the implementation to achieve a desired functionality. The class is also suitable for students who do not have an extensive background in organic chemistry, biochemistry, or materials science. The first half of the semester will concentrate on the properties of several classes of materials including metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Topics such as material characterization, biocompatibility, processing of biomaterials, and failure of medical devices will be included in the second half. A number of existing medical devices and various real-life issues related to these devices will be explored based on instructor’s experience of working in the industry. The course will be applications oriented, with particular emphasis on orthopedic and cardiovascular applications. This course will use a combination of lectures, guest lectures, tours, student presentations, and self-directed learning.
3 Credits