MTE5885 - Biomaterials and biomechanics

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Overview

The aim of this unit is to link the requirements of clinical medicine to engineering through advanced materials design and fabrication in the framework of new medical devices, therapeutics and diagnostics. Topics covered in the unit include cell biology and biomechanics at the cellular level, biocompatibility, tissue engineering and other composite material/cell applications, The use of stem cells in conjunction with materials and the use of materials to guide cellular fates and properties is of high relevance. A detailed study of medical additive manufacturing (3D printing) in metals, polymers and cells will be provided. Strong connection to how materials can contribute to solutions that address unmet clinical need will be made throughout the unit.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prohibition

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Neil Cameron

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Jess Frith

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 50%

Final assessment: 50%

This unit contains a hurdle requirement that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Workload requirements

Workload

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Electronics, calculators and tools:
- From 2020, you are required to have a Casio FX-82AU (any version) scientific calculator OR Texas Instruments 30XB scientific calculator - $50. More information
Protective clothing and equipment:
- 100% cotton Laboratory coat - $50
- Safety glasses - $8

Availability in areas of study

Materials science