MTE5885 · Monash University
Biomaterials and biomechanics
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Engineering
What it covers
The aim of this unit is to link the requirements of clinical medicine to engineering through advanced materials design and fabrication in the framework of new medical devices, therapeutics and diagnostics. Topics covered in the unit include cell biology and biomechanics at the cellular level, biocompatibility, tissue engineering and other composite material/cell applications, The use of stem cells in conjunction with materials and the use of materials to guide cellular fates and properties is of high relevance. A detailed study of medical additive manufacturing (3D printing) in metals, polymers and cells will be provided. Strong connection to how materials can contribute to solutions that address unmet clinical need will be made throughout the unit.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment 2hurdle | Presentation | 16% |
| Assignment 1hurdle | Written | 16% |
| Final assessmenthurdle | Examination | 50% |
| Quizzeshurdle | Quiz / Test | 8% |
| Laboratory work and related submissionshurdle | Written | 10% |
Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On-campus |