Biomaterials Field of study: Materials Science and Engineering
Programme code: 08-S1MA12.2015

Module name: Biomaterials
Module code: IM1A_BIOM
Programme code: 08-S1MA12.2015
Semester:
  • winter semester 2019/2020
  • winter semester 2018/2019
  • winter semester 2017/2018
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The Biomaterials module shall enable that students are knowledgeable about specific properties and structure of metallic, ceramic, polymer and carbon materials and also composites for applications in medicine. Owing to that students shall acquire the skill of selecting appropriate materials for specific applications, shaping their properties through the choice of chemical and phase composition, the application of appropriate thermomechanical treatment as well as surface modification.
Prerequisites:
It is required to achieve effects of education of the modules: physics, chemistry, crystallography, materials science, and materials testing methods.
Key reading:
1.J. Marcinak, Biomateriały Wydawnictwo Politechniki Śląskiej, Gliwice, 2002 2.S. Błażejewicz, L. Stoch (red.), Biomateriały, tom 4 w: m. Nałęcz (red.) Biocybernetyka i Inżynieria Biomedyczna 2000, Akademicka oficyna Wydawnicza Exit, Warszawa 2003 3.I. Park, Biomaterials Science and Engineering, New York, Plenum Press 1984 4.J. Marciniak, Biomaterialy w Chirurgii Kostnej, Wyd. Politechniki Śląskiej, Gliwice, 1992
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Understanding the issues related to the biocompatibility of implant materials - ‘in vivo’ and ‘in vitro’ tests, learning the interactions between the tissue and the implant, the organism response to the implant, understanding the issues of corrosion resistance from the medical applications point of view. [IM1A_BIOM_1]
 IM1A_W17 [3/5]
Learning the specific nature of diverse ceramic, polymer, carbon and composite biomaterials used in medicine. [IM1A_BIOM_2]
 IM1A_W16 [5/5]
The skill to analyse requirements related to the structure and resulting from it properties of metallic biomaterials, learning the specific nature of ceramic biomaterials in view of their application in medicine. [IM1A_BIOM_3]
 IM1A_U25 [5/5] IM1A_K05 [1/5]
The skill to choose appropriate biomaterials for specific applications in medicine, the skill of communication between a biomaterials engineer and the medical staff. [IM1A_BIOM_4]
 IM1A_U09 [1/5] IM1A_U13 [2/5] IM1A_U14 [1/5] IM1A_K05 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written examination [IM1A_BIOM_w_1]
Verification of the knowledge based on the lectures content, recommended literature and attended classes.
 IM1A_BIOM_1 IM1A_BIOM_2 IM1A_BIOM_3 IM1A_BIOM_4
Written test [IM1A_BIOM_w_2]
Checking the acquired skill to choose the biomaterial for applications, to determine biotolerance, to test mechanical and physical properties.
 IM1A_BIOM_1 IM1A_BIOM_2 IM1A_BIOM_3 IM1A_BIOM_4
Test [IM1A_BIOM_w_3]
Assessment of mastering the basic knowledge necessary for individual performance of a practical exercise.
 IM1A_BIOM_1 IM1A_BIOM_2
Report [IM1A_BIOM_w_4]
Assessment of the skill to understand the structure shaping mechanisms and to connect them with properties of materials for medicine by a correct formulation of conclusions.
 IM1A_BIOM_3 IM1A_BIOM_4
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [IM1A_BIOM_fs_1]
The lecture shall enable understanding issues related to the structure of diverse materials for applications in medicine, and also of their specific properties and possibilities of shaping them. The information will be provided on legal regulations and ethical aspects of tests on animals.
 30
The work with the recommended literature comprising independent acquisition of knowledge related to basic issues.
 25 Written examination [IM1A_BIOM_w_1]
laboratory classes [IM1A_BIOM_fs_2]
The application of the acquired theoretical knowledge in practical learning of the structure, chemical and phase composition, determination of significant biomaterials’ properties. Exercises are performed by students individually with the use of equipment of teaching and scientific laboratories.
 15
Preparation of theoretical basics and issues related to the topic of performed exercise. Independent preparation of a theoretical introduction. Individual preparation of exercise results.
10 Written test [IM1A_BIOM_w_2] Test [IM1A_BIOM_w_3] Report [IM1A_BIOM_w_4]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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