Register for the Biomaterials, Medicine, and Health Course to learn more about materials that we use on and in the human body to enhance health and wellness.
HLTH 20900 - Biomaterials, Medicine, and Health This course is designed to introduce the study of the chemical, and physical properties of materials used both on and in the human body. We will examine how materials interact with host tissues, aging properties of materials and devices, sterilization requirements, and successes and failures of implantable devices. We will also discuss both form and function of medical devices which may include: contact lenses, dental implants, intrauterine devices, joint replacement devices, pacemakers, artificial heart valves, catheters, engineered tissue, and prostheses. Prerequsites: At least ONE of the following: CHEM 12100, BIOL 11900, BIOL 12100, EXSS 12000, HLTH 20700, or permission of the instructor (Kari Brossard Stoos)
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
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