BME 420 - Biomaterials and Compatibility

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New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Description:

Prerequisites: Physics 121, Chemistry 126, Mech 320. An introduction to the field of biomaterials. The goal of this course is to understand material selection and the limitations imposed by current materials on device performance. The first part of the course will provide an overview of the current medical devices/implants with respect to their clinical relevance. Subsequently, the structure and properties of metals, ceramics, and polymers will be discussed. Properties include mechanical behavior, thermal, and surface characteristics. The second part of the course will discuss biocompatibility and implant design. Immunological and various histological responses will be described. Material properties of hard and soft tissues, their response to implants and the material selection for such tissues will be discussed.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.njit.edu/

Phone Number:

(973) 596-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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