MTE3204 · Monash University
Biomaterials 1
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Engineering
What it covers
Classifications of biomaterials covering metallic, polymeric, ceramic and composite materials; typical structures and properties for biomedical applications. Definitions of biocompatibility and critical design criteria of biomedical devices. Introduction to basic human anatomy, cell and biomolecule structure and function, and cellular fate processes. Fundamentals of cell-biomaterial interactions and the response of living tissues to implanted biomaterials, including inflammatory responses and blood compatibility. Assessment of biocompatibility of biomaterials, sterilisation procedures and an introduction to ethical and regularity issues with biomedical devices.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Lab reportshurdle | Written | 20% |
| Assignment 2hurdle | Project | 10% |
| Final assessmenthurdle | Examination | 50% |
| Assignment 1hurdle | Written | 10% |
| Quizzeshurdle | Quiz / Test | 10% |
Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On-campus |