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| Semester | fall semester 2011 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Bert Müller (bert.mueller@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| 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 should understand the atomic structure of biomaterials. Based on this knowledge the students should be able to draw conclusions about material properties on the macroscopic scale to select and tailor them for different applications (medical implants, instrumentation, etc.). |
| Bibliography | Biomaterials Science. An Introduction to Materials in Medicine (Academic Press) by Buddy D. Ratner, Allan S. Hoffman, Frederick J. Schoen und Jack E. Lemons |
| Weblink | http://www.bmc.unibas.ch/education/Unive |
| 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 |
Lehrveranstaltungen Promotionsfach Biomedizinische Technik (PhD subject: Biomedizinische Technik) |
| 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 | Medizinische Fakultät |