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28421-01 - Lecture: Materials Science and Biomaterials (6 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2017 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Simone Hieber (simone.hieber@unibas.ch)
Bernd Ilgenstein (bernd.ilgenstein@unibas.ch) Kurt Hans Jäger (kurt.jaeger@unibas.ch) Srinivas Madduri (SRINIVAS.MADDURI@UNIBAS.CH) Bert Müller (bert.mueller@unibas.ch, Assessor) Prabitha Urwyler (prabitha.urwyler@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Based on the fundamentals in materials science, the relations between structure and function/property of biomaterials are derived. Bone implants belong to crystalline solids. Their mechanical properties are given by the defect structure of the bulk material. The corrosion behavior, however, is determined by the implant's surface. Consequently, both bulk and surface structure of the implants have to be tailored. The characterization down to the atomic level is the main prerequisite for improvements. The lecture series also provides knowledge on selected fabrication procedures of different implants including phase transitions and thermally activated processes. The biocompatibility of the materials used for implants does not only depend on the chemical composition but also on the surface morphology. The specific host tissue determines the biocompatibility of the implant as well. |
| Learning objectives | The students learn how - to fabricate biomaterials - to use biomaterials - to exploit the structure-function relationship - to tailor biomaterials with respect to corrosion behavior and biocompatibility. |
| Bibliography | Ratner, Hoffmann, Schoen, Lemons: "Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine", 2nd edition, Elsevier Academic Press. |
| Weblink | DBE |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Doctorate Biomedical Engineering: Recommendations (PhD subject: Biomedical Engineering (Start of studies before 01.02.2015)) Doctorate Biomedical Engineering: Recommendations (PhD subject: Biomedical Engineering) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: teaching staff |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Medicine |
| Offered by | Departement Biomedical Engineering (DBE) |