Specialised subject 3. Testing biomaterials corrosion resistance and biocompatibility Field of study: Materials Science and Engineering
Programme code: W4-S2MAI19.2025

Module name: Specialised subject 3. Testing biomaterials corrosion resistance and biocompatibility
Module code: IM2A_PS3_MBOKiBB
Programme code: W4-S2MAI19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module Testing biomaterials corrosion resistance and biocompatibility shall ensure that students learn testing methods allowing to determine the life of metallic implants in the environment of living tissues and systemic fluids in a human organism and the biomaterials biocompatibility. The module shall enable that students are knowledgeable about types of metallic biomaterials corrosion (general, pitting, crevice, stress) and about principles of the testing methodology for corrosion processes and corrosion resistance of materials for medical implants and instruments. The module shall also enable proficiency in the field of issues related to in vitro and in vivo tests for biomaterials biocompatibility assessment. The understanding of the correlation existing between the biomaterial type, its structure and surface condition and functional properties referred to applications in medicine and technology shall result in acquiring by students the skill of proper biomaterial selection for implantation, satisfying requirements of biocompatibility and of high corrosion resistance
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]
Understanding the role and importance of corrosion resistance and biocompatibility of biomaterials used in medicine and technology [PS3_MBOKiBB_1]
 IM2A_W04 [3/5] IM2A_W06 [3/5]
Deepened knowledge from the field of biological environment action on biomaterials used in implantation techniques [PS3_MBOKiBB_2]
 IM2A_W04 [3/5] IM2A_W08 [3/5]
The skill to apply knowledge related to operation of instruments as well as traditional and new technologies for biomaterials surface modification to obtain an effective improvement to their corrosion resistance and biocompatibility [PS3_MBOKiBB_3]
 IM2A_U02 [3/5] IM2A_U04 [3/5]
The skill to define and explain, based on examples, the types and mechanisms of corrosion destruction occurring on biomaterials in contact with the living organism environment and also to recognise complications, to determine the reasons of their origination and to suggest prevention methods [PS3_MBOKiBB_4]
 IM2A_U01 [3/5] IM2A_U02 [3/5]
The skill to forecast the biomaterials corrosion rate in the environment of systemic tissues and fluids based on in vitro measurements and to design medical products intended for implants and medical instruments, featuring a high corrosion resistance and biocompatibility [PS3_MBOKiBB_5]
 IM2A_U02 [3/5] IM2A_U05 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [PS3_MBOKiBB_fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam PS3_MBOKiBB_1 PS3_MBOKiBB_2 PS3_MBOKiBB_3 PS3_MBOKiBB_4 PS3_MBOKiBB_5
laboratory classes [PS3_MBOKiBB_fs_2] 30 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 PS3_MBOKiBB_1 PS3_MBOKiBB_2 PS3_MBOKiBB_3 PS3_MBOKiBB_4 PS3_MBOKiBB_5
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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