Unconventional biomaterials Field of study: Materials Science and Engineering
Programme code: W4-S2MAI19.2025

Module name: Unconventional biomaterials
Module code: IM2A_NIEKON
Programme code: W4-S2MAI19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module Unconventional biomaterials shall extend students knowledge about biomaterials. It will allow learning about the structure of bioresorbable materials, polymer medicine carriers, bioglasses and biosensors, learning the silicones application in medicine. Owing to that students shall acquire broader knowledge of biomaterials.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
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]
Has in-depth knowledge of bioresorbable materials, intelligent biomaterials, polymeric drug carriers, bioglasses and biosensors, knows the applications of silicones in medicine, knows the phenomena classified as shape memory effect and is able to demonstrate their presence in biomaterials. [IM2A_NIEKON_1]
 IM2A_W01 [3/5] IM2A_W02 [3/5]
Has in-depth knowledge of biomaterials of natural origin – blood, connective tissue, bone, collagen fibers – structure and properties of collagen. [IM2A_NIEKON_2]
 IM2A_W02 [3/5] IM2A_W03 [3/5]
The skill of determining methods of intelligent textile materials manufacturing and methods of collagen obtaining [IM2A_NIEKON_3]
 IM2A_U01 [3/5] IM2A_U03 [3/5]
Developing awareness of the impact of engineering activities related to the production of unconventional biomaterials on the development of various areas of the economy and social life, affecting the human body and the environment. Developing awareness and developing skills and knowledge in the field of biomaterial structure design, and assuming responsibility for the decisions made. [IM2A_NIEKON_4]
 IM2A_K02 [3/5] IM2A_K04 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [IM2A_NIEKON_fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam IM2A_NIEKON_1 IM2A_NIEKON_2 IM2A_NIEKON_3 IM2A_NIEKON_4
laboratory classes [IM2A_NIEKON_fs_2] 15 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work IM2A_NIEKON_1 IM2A_NIEKON_2 IM2A_NIEKON_3 IM2A_NIEKON_4
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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