5 ECTS credits
150 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4023325FNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.
Position of the course
The main objective of this course is to provide insight in the potential and limitations of polymeric, ceramic and metallic materials for biomedical applications. In this context, both biomedical applications in general and applications aiming at the preservation, repair or replacement of diseased or damaged hard and soft tissues or organs will be discussed.
Contents
1 Part on (Bio)polymers: Advanced applications of polymers for medical applications including scaffolds for tissue engineering, polymers for celencapsulation, thermoresponsive materials, Biocompatibility of biomaterials; cell viability, cell adhesion, …
2 Part of Bioceramics: chemical, physical and mechanical properties of bioceramics. Potential and limitations of calcium phosphate and cements, bioactive glass, aluminium oxide, zirconium oxide, carbon and composite ceramic materials. Forming techniques. Correlation between in vitro and in vivo applications in medicine (regeneration, tissue engineering, cancer therapy…).
3 Part on Biometals: chemical, physical and mechanical properties of biometals, corrosion and applications in the biomedical sector. The basic biometals will be explained, but the main focus will be on the advanced processing including 3D printing technology and advanced biometals such as shape-memory alloys, bioresorbable metals et
The official information can be found at the following address: https://studiegids.ugent.be/2020/EN/studiefiches/E063671.pdf
The course is lectured in English.
Admission to the course via credit contract is possible after evaluation of the competences.
Admission to the course is not possible via examination contract.
Biomaterials: An Introduction; J. Park & R. Lakes, Plenum Press
Hanbook of Materials for medical devices, J.R. Davies, ASM Internationam, Materials Park, 2004
Instructors Ghent University: Peter Debruel and Ronald Verbeeck.
Relation between the properties of the biomaterials and their applications.
Overview of the composition, properties, design and sustainability of polymers, ceramics and metals used as biomaterials.
This course contributes to the following programme outcomes of the Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering:
MA_A: KNOWLEDGE ORIENTED COMPETENCES
1. exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering
6. correctly report on research or design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a scientific paper
8. collaborate in a (multidisciplinary) team
MA_B: ATTITUDE
13. a critical attitude towards one’s own results and those of others
15. the flexibility and adaptability to work in an international and/or intercultural context
MA_C: SPECIFIC BIOMEDICAL KNOWLEDGE
17. Knowledge of medical sciences to a level that is relevant to function within the context of biomedical technology.
18. To apply acquired knowledge and skills for the design, development, implementation and evaluation of biomedical products, systems and techniques in the health care sector.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
oral examination with written preparation.
Students obtaining less than 07/20 for one of the partims of the course are automatically not successful for the whole course.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Startplan
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profile Radiation Physics
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profile Biomechanics and Biomaterials
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profile Sensors and Medical Devices
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profile Neuro-Engineering
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Standaard traject (NIEUW)