Polymers for medicine Field of study: Materials Science and Engineering
Programme code: 08-S1MAA16.2017

Module name: Polymers for medicine
Module code: IM1A_PDM
Programme code: 08-S1MAA16.2017
Semester: winter semester 2019/2020
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 5
Description:
The Polymers for medicine module allows students to acquire a basic knowledge about polymer materials used for medical purposes. Owing to that students should be capable of classifying the aforementioned materials, of showing basic criteria for their selection, as well as should be aware of the inevitability of biodegradation processes occurrence. These skills will allow understanding the relation between the chemical and phase structure, the condition of polymer materials surface and the practical properties of the material, as well as being knowledgeable about current development trends of the chemistry of polymer materials used for medical purposes.
Prerequisites:
It is required to achieve effects of education of the modules: physics, chemistry, materials testing methods, polymers and introduction to biomaterials.
Key reading:
1. J. Marciniak, Biomateriały, Wyd. Pol. Śl. 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
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]
An elementary knowledge comprising the classification, structural design, properties and manufacturing methods of polymer materials used in medicine and their influence on living organisms; being knowledgeable about current development trends of the chemistry of polymer materials used for medical purposes. [IM1A_PDM_1]
 IM1A_W11 [1/5] IM1A_W17 [3/5]
Distinguishing basic groups of polymer materials for medical applications. [IM1A_PDM_2]
 IM1A_W16 [3/5]
The skill to evaluate basic features and possibilities of a selected polymer material application in medicine. [IM1A_PDM_3]
 IM1A_U14 [3/5] IM1A_U25 [2/5]
Development of the awareness of polymer biomaterials application consequences in medicine. [IM1A_PDM_4]
 IM1A_K02 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written examination [IM1A_PDM_w_1]
Verification of the knowledge based on the lectures content, recommended literature and attended classes.
 IM1A_PDM_1 IM1A_PDM_2 IM1A_PDM_3 IM1A_PDM_4
Written test [IM1A_PDM_w_2]
Checking the acquired skills of basic description of polymer materials and of their classification.
 IM1A_PDM_1 IM1A_PDM_2 IM1A_PDM_3 IM1A_PDM_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_PDM _fs_1]
The lecture shall present and explain basic criteria for classification and selection of polymer materials used for medical purposes. The lecture is delivered with the use of multimedia, demonstrations and exhibits.
 30
The work with the literature materials recommended as sources, comprising an independent analysis and the acquisition of knowledge about the analysed issues.
 45 Written examination [IM1A_PDM_w_1]
laboratory classes [IM1A_PDM _fs_2]
The classes are aimed at performing a practical analysis of basic issues related to polymer materials properties, calculating the molecular masses, and determining parameters characteristic of polymer materials. Classes are conducted based on discussion and resolving tasks with the use of multimedia, demonstration and exhibits.
30
Preparation of theoretical basics and issues related to the process of polymers manufacturing as well as examining their properties. Processing of test results, preparing reports.
 45 Written test [IM1A_PDM_w_2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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