Materials degradation in a biological environment Field of study: Materials Science and Engineering
Programme code: W4-S2MAI19.2025

Module name: Materials degradation in a biological environment
Module code: IM2A_DMWŚB
Programme code: W4-S2MAI19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module Materials degradation in a biological environment shall enable that students learn basic terms and definitions related to materials degradation, such as: biodegradation, bioreactivity or resorption, and also understanding the nature of biologically active environment action on biomaterials. The module shall ensure that students are knowledgeable about types of materials subject to biodegradation in the human body environment and factors affecting physio-chemical properties of biomaterials. The module shall also enable that students are proficient in the field of in vitro and in vivo studies to assess materials degradability, of determination of basic degradation processes mechanisms, like: corrosion (metals), dissolution (ceramics) and hydrolysis (polymers) as well as of identification of degradation products.
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]
In-depth knowledge of the nomenclature and basic concepts related to the degradation of materials in the human body's environment [IM2A_DMWŚB_1]
 IM2A_W01 [3/5] IM2A_W02 [3/5]
Understanding and describing a destructive action of biological environment on biomaterials and processes of materials degradation in vivo and in vitro [IM2A_DMWŚB_2]
 IM2A_W02 [3/5] IM2A_W04 [3/5]
Recognising and describing the influence of time and of degradation way on selected physical and chemical properties of biomaterials [IM2A_DMWŚB_3]
 IM2A_W03 [3/5] IM2A_W04 [3/5]
Development of the awareness of the need to affect the biomaterials structure to improve their functional properties [IM2A_DMWŚB_4]
 IM2A_W08 [3/5] IM2A_K01 [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_DMWŚB _fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam IM2A_DMWŚB_1 IM2A_DMWŚB_2 IM2A_DMWŚB_3 IM2A_DMWŚB_4
laboratory classes [IM2A_DMWŚB _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_DMWŚB_1 IM2A_DMWŚB_2 IM2A_DMWŚB_3 IM2A_DMWŚB_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)
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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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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