(Department) Biomedical Engineering (Division) Biomaterials
(Level and Major) MSc and PhD
Course Title Polymers & Their Applications in Biomedical Engineering
Number of Credits 3 Prerequisite
Course Goals and Objective:
Introduction to polymers structure and properties. A review on synthesis methods and finally study of polymers application in medicine and biology.
Course Topics:
- Introduction to polymers and their history
- Biocompatibility in biomaterials
- Polymers in medicine
- Polyethylene, polypropylene and polyacrylates
- PVC and PU
- Hydrogels
- Other polymers in medicine
- Composites in medicine
- How to use polymers in medicine
- Polymers and tissue interactions
- Analysis of polymers functionality
- How to choose the proper polymer for medical application examples
The course aims to:
To train expert in synthesis methods of polymers who can justify polymers for different applications in medicine.
Reading Resources:
Evaluation:
Final exam, midterm exam, project, exercise