EGR 463 - Biomaterials II: Polymers for Biomedical Applications

Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
The course provides students with a fundamental understanding of the soft material science and technology required in engineering for medical applications such as cardiovascular, bones and joint, intraocular lenses, artificial kidney, surgical sutures, tissue ingrowth polymers, and controlled release of drugs. Topics to be included are: polymeric materials for advanced technology, thermoplastics, elastomers, thermosets, nanocomposites, and biopolymers. This course also includes the emerging areas of technological growth such as separation, nanomedicine, and biotechnology. Recent examples from the literature will be used to illustrate technologically relevant materials in current nano-biotechnology.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): CHE 115, 115L, EGR 242, and 382