Specialised subject 3. Testing biomaterials corrosion resistance and biocompatibility Field of study: Materials Science and Engineering
Programme code: 08-S2MAL16.2016

Module name: Specialised subject 3. Testing biomaterials corrosion resistance and biocompatibility
Module code: IM2A_PS3_MBOKiBB
Programme code: 08-S2MAL16.2016
Semester: summer semester 2017/2018
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
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
Prerequisites:
The knowledge of chemistry, materials science, corrosion and corrosion protection, materials electrochemistry, metallic biomaterials, and tissue engineering modules is required
Key reading:
1. B. Świeczko-Żurek, „Biomateriały”, Wydawnictwo Politechniki Gdańskiej, Gdańsk, 2009. 2. J. Baszkiewicz, M. Kamiński, „Korozja materiałów”, Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Warszawskiej, Warszawa 2006. 3. M. Nałęcz, „Biocybernetyka i inżynieria biomedyczna 2000”: Błażewicz S., Stoch L.: „Biomateriały”, Tom 4, Polska Akademia Nauk, Akademicka Oficyna Wydawnicza EXIT, Warszawa, 2003.
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_W02 [2/5]
Deepened knowledge from the field of biological environment action on biomaterials used in implantation techniques [PS3_MBOKiBB_2]
 IM2A_W08 [3/5] IM2A_W09 [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_U11 [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_U14 [2/5]
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_U15 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written examination [PS3_MBOKiBB_w_1]
Verification of the knowledge based on the lectures content, recommended literature and attended laboratory classes
 PS3_MBOKiBB_1 PS3_MBOKiBB_2 PS3_MBOKiBB_3 PS3_MBOKiBB_4 PS3_MBOKiBB_5
Written tests [PS3_MBOKiBB_w_2]
Checking the skill to use the acquired knowledge to assess and examine biomaterials corrosion destruction and to make decisions on the way to improve their corrosion resistance and biocompatibility
 PS3_MBOKiBB_1 PS3_MBOKiBB_2 PS3_MBOKiBB_3 PS3_MBOKiBB_4 PS3_MBOKiBB_5
Weekly reports [PS3_MBOKiBB_w_3]
The assessment of mastering the skill of independent performance of a practical exercise and of a team work, of measurement results and measurement error analysis as well as of formulating the conclusions properly
 PS3_MBOKiBB_3 PS3_MBOKiBB_4 PS3_MBOKiBB_5
Interview [PS3_MBOKiBB_w_4]
The assessment of understanding the reasons and mechanisms of the course and studying biomaterials corrosion processes and biocompatibility
 PS3_MBOKiBB_1 PS3_MBOKiBB_2
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 [PS3_MBOKiBB_fs_]
The lecture shall enable learning extended knowledge about biomaterials application in implantation techniques. The lecture is aimed at providing knowledge about the biological environment action on biomaterials and materials used in medicine and technology. It presents the measuring methodology used to assess biomaterials biocompatibility and corrosion resistance. The lecture is delivered using demonstrations and modern audio-visual aids
 30
The work with the recommended literature comprising independent acquisition of knowledge related to issues presented during the lectures
 10 Written examination [PS3_MBOKiBB_w_1]
laboratory classes [PS3_MBOKiBB_fs_2]
Individual and team performance of tests reflecting the lecture issues in teaching laboratories and using scientific-research instruments in scientific laboratories. Independent processing of obtained results, preparing graphs, analysis of experimental error and formulation of conclusions
 30
Preparation of theoretical basics and issues related to the subject matter of performed exercise. Independent preparation of a theoretical introduction. Individual preparation of exercise results
20 Written tests [PS3_MBOKiBB_w_2] Weekly reports [PS3_MBOKiBB_w_3]
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