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Materials for Biomedical Engineering; from nano- to macro-level., 8 ECTS credits.
/Material för medicinsk teknik; från nano- till makronivå/
For:
MED
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 52
Rec. self-study hours: 161
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Area of Education: Technology
Main field of studies: Physics, Applied Physics, Biomedical Engineering
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): G2
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Aim:
After completion of the course the student should be able to:
- describe different types of materials used for biomedical applications as well as their properties making them useful as biomaterials, from nano- to macro level
- give examples of commonly used materials for biomedical applications
- describe and explain how cells and tissues are affected by the introduction of a foreign material
- describe in which way nano probes may be used in biomedical applications
- explain and be able to apply some methods for characterization of biomaterials and their interaction with cells and tissue.
- be aware of and able to describe some commonly used strategies for conjugation of biomolecules to materials and the involved chemical interactions. In addition, to have knowledge about some selected biochemical concepts often utilized in biomaterial and biosensor science.
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Anatomy and Physiology
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
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Organisation:
Lectures and laborations. Preparation of a poster
The course runs over the entire spring semester.
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Course contents:
Materials commonly used for medical applications (biomaterials), demands on a material intended for biomedical use, surface modification of biomaterials and methods for studying biomaterials and their interaction with its surroundings. Biocompatibility, cell/tissue biomaterial interaction, protein adsorption, coagulation and complement activation, wound healing, inflammation, tissue engineering. Nano probes as tools in medicine and imaging. Drug delivery, biomaterial induced pharmacological modulation of tissue responses.
Selected basic chemistry with focus on conjugation chemistry, biochemistry and interaction chemistry. This part of the course is preparatory for the rest of the course as well as for �?�Introduction to Biosensors�?�.
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Course literature:
Essential Biomaterials Science by David Williams
2014 Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-89908-6
Selected scientific papers
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Examination: |
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Written examinaion
Laboratory work
Written test
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4 ECTS
2 ECTS
2 ECTS
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Course language is Swedish.
Department offering the course: IFM.
Director of Studies: Magnus Boman
Examiner:
Link to the course homepage at the department
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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