BME 721 - Tissue Engineering

3 cr

Description This course is designed to introduce students to an understanding of tissue engineering (TE). Topics covered include, basic properties of biomaterials, discussion of cell sources, cell-material interactions, basic knowledge of growth factors used in TE and current state of the art research in stem cell TE. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on connective tissues including skin, fat, bone, cartilage and tendon.

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Course evaluation is based on 3 assignments, mid-term examination, and final examination.

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