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.

Semester
1st semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Taught in
English
Partnership Agreement
Under interuniversity agreement for degree program
Faculty
Faculteit Ingenieurswetenschappen
Department
Materials and Chemistry
External partners
Universiteit Gent
Educational team
Iris De Graeve
Peter DUBRUEL (course titular)
Activities and contact hours
36 contact hours Lecture
36 contact hours Seminar, Exercises or Practicals
Course Content

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

Course material
Digital course material (Required) : Biomaterials, An Introduction, J. Park & R. Lakes, 3de, https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007%2F978-0-387-37880-0.pdf, 9780387378794, 2007
Additional info

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.

Learning Outcomes

Algemene competenties

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.

Grading

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 exam with a relative weight of 1 which comprises 100% of the final mark.

    Note: 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.

Additional info regarding evaluation

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.

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

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)