Base Knowledge
Knowledge in the field of natural sciences, Physics and Chemistry.
Teaching Methodologies
In the theoretical lectures the contents are presented in slides, to which students have access, and, whenever it is necessary, the board of the classroom. During the class, and as the concept, assumptions and principles are presented, students are required to participate through questions raised by the teacher to the students, or vice versa, to check that they are monitoring the matter. In class tutorial guidance, students solve the worksheets on several matters, with a concern to make up for a more customized to those who show lower performance capability. To pass at Biomaterials the student must have a minimum score of 10 values.
Learning Results
The curricular unit aims to:
Knowledge of the materials used in biomedical applications from their structure and preparation to their
relevant properties for the final application, and interactions with the hoster.
Skills:
Knowing the situations (pathological or otherwise) with possible solution through biomedical applications.
Knowing the interactions material-body and ways to handle them taking in attention the application of
biomaterials.
Knowing the type of materials commonly used in biomedical applications.
Know the properties of materials with regard to the application end as intended.
Knowing seek information relevant to the study of new applications.
Knowing the possibilities for experimenting with new applications.
Knowing the procedures and protocols for the approval of new biomaterials.
Program
Introduction: Health and personal human conditions with the possibility of intervention with the use of
synthetic materials.
Basic concepts:
Response of organisms to foreign materials, biocompatibility, biodegradability, bio-inert materials. The foreign
body response: detailed analysis.
Structure and properties of materials: chemical, optical, mechanical.
Surface phenomena and surface modification.
Structural requirements of biomaterials with regard to its function.
Main types of biomaterials: metals, ceramics, polymers, composites: structure, properties, issues and current
challenges.
Polymeric materials of biological origin.
Detailed analysis of examples of biomedical applications.
Information research and experimentation: new materials, recent trends.
Testing and approval of biomaterials.
Internship(s)
NAO