BME 725 - BIOCOMPOSITES (C)

3 cr hrs

Description This course focuses on composite material applied to bioengineering. First part of the course introduces bio composites for medical applications and bio-compatibility. Second part focuses on mechanical design and manufacturing aspects of various fibrous polymer matrix composites in terms of: i) material selection, fabrication, and characterization, ii) mechanics of composite materials, iii) design with composite materials. Third part deals with ceramic or nano composites and their applications in biomedical engineering. Final part introduces various case studies such as dental, orthopedics, prosthetic socket, and external fixator applications.

Notes
(C) denotes common course

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