BM0771 Biomaterials

Code BM0771
Name Biomaterials
Status Compulsory/Courses of Limited Choice
Level and type Post-graduate Studies, Academic
Field of study Materials Science
Faculty Faculty of Civil and Mechanical Engineering
Academic staff Inga Ļašenko
Credit points 3.0
Parts 1
Annotation This course explores hard and soft tissue in Human body, Liguids in organism, Syntetic analogs of nature materials. Biomaterials are analysed using laboratory work and simulation in computer software..
Contents
Content Full- and part-time intramural studies Part time extramural studies
Contact hours Independent work Contact hours Independent work
Introduction: Biomaterials Science: A Multidisciplinary Endeavor. 2 2 0 0
Biocompatibility, response of the host organism to biomaterials. 2 2 0 0
Surface Properties and Surface Characterization of Biomaterials. 4 2 0 0
Hard biological tissues: Bones. 4 4 0 0
Role of Water in Biomaterials. 2 2 0 0
Metallic biomaterials. 3 4 0 0
Polymeric biomaterials. 3 4 0 0
Composite materials, Bioceramics materials. 3 4 0 0
Silicone Biomaterials, History and Chemistry. 3 4 0 0
Biomaterials calculations using FEM Software. 6 20 0 0
Total: 32 48 0 0
Goals and objectives
of the course in terms
of competences and skills 		The goal of the study course is to acquaint students with biomaterials, improving students' knowledge and skills in the field of mechanics and strength of materials. The tasks of the study course are: – to develop ability to evaluate performance of biomaterials, based on understanding on resistance forces and constraints; – to provide understanding on FEM calculations and develop ability to analyse mechanics of biomaterials; – to enhance the ability to apply computing in solving complex tasks.
Learning outcomes
and assessment 		Is able to distinguish different biomaterials, the technologies of their production, their use. - Presentation on laboratory work results. Criteria: student is able to answer instructor questions.
Understands the properties of biomaterials, methods of their determination, data analysis. - Laboratory work. Criteria: submitted summary contains comments and literature references.
Is able to perform calculation of the basic mechanical properties of the biomaterials. - Practical work with calculations. Criteria: maximum points for correct calculations using computer software.
Is able to select optimal geometric parameters of biomaterials for different applications. - Exam.
Evaluation criteria of study results
Presentation on laboratory work results - 20%
Practical work with calculations - 40%
Exam - 40%
 
Course prerequisites Physics. Calculus. Chemistry. Resistance of Materials.
Course planning
Part CP Hours Tests
Lectures Practical Lab. Test Exam Work
1 3.0 16.0 16.0 0.0 *
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