Course Background:
The field of biomaterials is diverse. The governing factors of why
a material can or cannot be used in the body are complex and
depend on much more than just the materials science related issues.
In this introductory course, we explore all aspects of biomaterials
including but not limited to:
ME 765: Biomaterials is an introductory exploration of the use of materials in the body, with some background in the science of the materials that are used as appropriate to the applications being discussed. KU offers it each fall semester. Students enrolled in this graduate-level course are typically from both ME and Chemical Engineering. Prerequisite for the course is a fundamental materials science class. Though not required, a course in organic chemistry is beneficial. Mechanical engineers in this course approach the field of biomaterials from the design point of view. Students examine basic properties of biomaterials and explore the specific issues with each material system based on its uses in specific biomedical devices.
The goal
of ME 765 is to give students a sufficient background and understanding
of the field of biomaterials such that by the end of the course,
students will be
able to:
Explain to a high school student what biomaterials are and
how and why they are used in different sites in the body.
Choose an appropriate biomaterial for a given implant design.
Define biocompatibility of a biomaterial for a given implant
design and use.
Decide what is the best test protocol to use in characterizing
a biomaterial.
Determine what FDA classification a given device design
would
be assigned, why that assignment would be given, and
what steps
might be taken to avoid a PMA route.
Apply the biomaterials principles discussed in the design
of
medical devices.
Critically review biomaterials research studies and new technology.
Learning activities I'll be tracking:
Enhanced student ability to critique the applications and
potential of new biomaterials technology.
Improvement in student ability to critique biomaterials
journal
article content.
Increased interest by biomedical device industries in KU
students
for employment.
Positive feedback from other instructors on students'
implementation
of the proposed techniques that develop
from the course.
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