The principles of materials science and engineering with particular attention to topics most relevant to biomedical engineering. The structure-property relationships of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites as well as skin, bone, cartilage, ligament, and vasculature; extensive treatment of the properties unique to materials' surfaces. Behaviour of materials in the physiological environment.
Weekly Contact: Lab:1 hr. Lecture:3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1