Materials for Biomedical Engineering, 8 credits

Material för medicinsk teknik, 8 hp

TFYA63

Main field of study

Applied Physics Physics Biomedical Engineering

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Caroline Brommesson

Director of studies or equivalent

Magnus Boman

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 52 h
Recommended self-study hours: 161 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Period Timetable module Language Campus ECV
6CMED Biomedical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering 4 (Spring 2017) 1, 2 1, 3 Swedish Linköping, Valla C

Main field of study

Applied Physics, Physics, Biomedical Engineering

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G2X

Course offered for

  • Biomedical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Prerequisites

Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Anatomy and Physiology

Intended learning outcomes

After completion of the course the student should be able to:

  • describe different types of materials used for biomedical applications as well as their properties making them useful as biomaterials, from nano- to macro level
  • give examples of commonly used materials for biomedical applications
  • describe and explain how cells and tissues are affected by the introduction of a foreign material
  • describe in which way nano probes may be used in biomedical applications
  • explain and be able to apply some methods for characterization of biomaterials and their interaction with cells and tissue.
  • be aware of and able to describe some commonly used strategies for conjugation of biomolecules to materials and the involved chemical interactions. In addition, to have knowledge about some selected biochemical concepts often utilized in biomaterial and biosensor science.

    Course content

    Materials commonly used for medical applications (biomaterials), demands on a material intended for biomedical use, surface modification of biomaterials and methods for studying biomaterials and their interaction with its surroundings. Biocompatibility, cell/tissue biomaterial interaction, protein adsorption, coagulation and complement activation, wound healing, inflammation, tissue engineering. Nano probes as tools in medicine and imaging. Drug delivery, biomaterial induced pharmacological modulation of tissue responses.

    Selected basic chemistry with focus on conjugation chemistry, biochemistry and interaction chemistry. This part of the course is preparatory for the rest of the course as well as for ”Introduction to Biosensors”.

    Teaching and working methods

    Lectures and laborations. Preparation of a poster

    Examination

    KTR1Written test2 creditsU, G
    LAB2Laboratory work2 creditsU, G
    TEN2Written examination4 creditsU, 3, 4, 5

    Grades

    Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

    Department

    Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

    Director of Studies or equivalent

    Magnus Boman

    Examiner

    Caroline Brommesson

    Course website and other links

    http://www.ifm.liu.se/edu/coursescms/TFYA63/

    Education components

    Preliminary scheduled hours: 52 h
    Recommended self-study hours: 161 h

    Course literature

    Essential Biomaterials Science av David Williams 2014 Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-89908-6 Utvalda vetenskapliga artiklar
Code Name Scope Grading scale
KTR1 Written test 2 credits U, G
LAB2 Laboratory work 2 credits U, G
TEN2 Written examination 4 credits U, 3, 4, 5

Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)

The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.

LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva. 

Essential Biomaterials Science av David Williams 2014 Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-89908-6 Utvalda vetenskapliga artiklar

Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
I U A Modules Comment
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)
X
X
X

                            
1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)

                            
1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)

                            
1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)

                            
1.5 Insight into current research and development work

                            
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving
X
X

                            
2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery
X
X

                            
2.3 System thinking

                            
2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning

                            
2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities

                            
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
3.1 Teamwork
X
X

                            
3.2 Communications
X
X

                            
3.3 Communication in foreign languages
X

                            
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
4.1 External, societal, and environmental context

                            
4.2 Enterprise and business context

                            
4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management

                            
4.4 Designing

                            
4.5 Implementing

                            
4.6 Operating

                            
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development

                            
5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development

                            
5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects
X

                            
5.4 Execution of research or development projects
X

                            
5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects
X

                            

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