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260.663.01
Biological Response to Biomaterials

Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2019 - 2020
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Tu, Th, 3:30 - 4:50pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Focuses on the clinical applications of biomaterials as medical devices: (1) to repair, replace organs and tissues; and (2) to deliver drugs, growth factors and other agents to stimulate, enhance, and restore function. Discusses biomaterials used in clinical settings such as orthopedics, cardiovascular, dental, and reconstructive surgery. Covers chemical, physical and mechanical properties of currently used and new biomaterials. Presents biological responses (immune and non-immune) that determine success or failure of biomaterial devices. Provides state-of the art information on public health concerns with respect to the use of biomaterials in medicine.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify biomaterials used for tissue regeneration, repair and replacement and as delivery systems for restoration of function
  2. Explain tissue, organ, system response (non-immune, immune) to biomaterials
  3. Discuss regulatory issues for public health safety with the use of standard and new biomaterial compositions and combination devices