ENGR 4510 - INTRODUCTION TO BIOMATERIALS

Institution:

Robert Morris University

Subject:

Engineering

Description:

This course provides an introduction to biomaterials, both synthetic and natural, that are implanted in the human body or employed in a medical device for the purposes of promoting improved human health. The course covers the synthesis, characterization, properties and applications of clinically significant biomaterials and discusses regulatory issues (legal, safety, reliability, biocompatibility, and ethics) concerning the use of biomaterials. Prerequisites: ENGR1610, ENGR2180, and ENGR3510 or Concurrent

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 762-0097

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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