This course will concentrate on fundamental principles in biomedical engineering, material science, and chemistry. This course examines the structure and properties of hard materials (ceramics, metals) and soft materials (polymers, hydrogels). Specifically, the class will be divided into three parts: (I) Biomaterial Science and Engineering, (II) Polymers, and (III) Surfaces and Colloid Science. For each section, theoretical description of the relevant phenomena, examples of experimental measurements, specific applications, the physiological requirements/relevance, and the principles of bio interface science and technology will be covered.
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