Open University

Medical Biomaterials, Lectures

Tampere University

Extent

5 cr

Course dates

31.8.2021- 17.10.2021

Application period

4.8.2021-16.8.2021

Fees

75,00 € (15 €/cr)

Campus

Hervanta Campus

City

Tampere

Faculty or school

Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology

Language of instruction

English

Code

BBT.034

Study fields

Technology and Natural Sciences

Mode of study

Contact teaching

Study level

Intermediate studies

Medical Biomaterials, 5 cr

Code: BBT.034

Language of instruction: English

Description

Student can understand and explain the terminology and the definitions used in the field of biomedical materials science.

Student is able to separate differences between material groups and materials, their biocompatibility and typical reactions inside the human body.

Student can name the most common materials in the field of biomedical materials science.

Student can explain the structures, properties and differences of the most common materials as well as explain how and why different materials are used for different clinical applications.

Student can explain main sterilization methods for different materials, and understand the demands and principles for operations in clean rooms.

Core content

Classifications of medical biomaterials, general issues about materials.
Biocompatibility and interactions between biomaterials and body environment.
Biomaterial groups: Metals, polymers, bioceramics, composites.

Complementary knowledge

More comprehensive knowledge about the classifications.
Interactions of different materials between different tissues.
Properties of the materials in the material groups. Clinical use of the materials.

Specialist knowledge

Different biomedical materials and the classification according to specific properties.
Interactions between different tissues and material surfaces.
Structures of the materials. The structure related properties and phenomena in the human body.

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