Introduction to biomaterials Field of study: Materials Science and Engineering
Programme code: 08-S1MAA16.2018

Module name: Introduction to biomaterials
Module code: IM1A_WBIO
Programme code: 08-S1MAA16.2018
Semester: winter semester 2019/2020
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The Introduction to biomaterials module shall enable that students are knowledgeable about the structure of materials used in medicine for implants and medical instruments and about criteria for their selection, about application limitations, phenomena occurring at the biomaterial-tissue interface, as well as social and ethical aspects of biomaterials application. The understanding of relationships between properties of materials for medical applications and their structure shall result in honing the skill of improving those materials properties to achieve a better biocompatibility.
Prerequisites:
It is required to achieve effects of education of physics, chemistry, crystallography, and materials science modules
Key reading:
1. J. Marcinak, Biomateriały Wydawnicwwto Politechniki Śląskiej, 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 3. I. Park, Biomaterials Science and Engineering, New York, Plenum Press 1984 4. J. Marciniak, Biomaterialy w Chirurgii Kostnej, Wyd. Politechniki Śląskiej, Gliwice, 1992
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]
Learning physico-chemical characteristics of biomaterials, the structure and properties of biomaterials, functions of biomaterials, criteria for biomaterials quality [IM1A_WBIO_1]
 IM1A_W06 [5/5]
Obtaining basic knowledge about basic engineering materials used in medicine and veterinary science. [IM1A_WBIO_2]
 IM1A_W11 [4/5]
The skill of determining requirements set to biomaterials, learning the selection criteria, examples of practical applications in medicine. Procedures, norms and standards binding in the biomaterials engineering. [IM1A_WBIO_3]
 IM1A_U01 [2/5] IM1A_U14 [3/5] IM1A_U25 [5/5]
Development of the awareness of biomaterials application social and ethical aspects. European standards and legal regulations for tests on animals (ISO 10993 standard). [IM1A_WBIO_4]
 IM1A_K02 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written test [IM1A_WBIO_w_1]
Checking the acquired skill of structure shaping methods and mechanisms responsible for mechanical properties changing
 IM1A_WBIO_1 IM1A_WBIO_2 IM1A_WBIO_3 IM1A_WBIO_4
Test [IM1A_WBIO_w_2]
Assessment of mastering the basic knowledge necessary for individual performance of a practical exercise
 IM1A_WBIO_1 IM1A_WBIO_2
Report [IM1A_WBIO_w_3]
Assessment of the skill to understand the structure shaping mechanisms and to connect them with engineering materials properties by a correct formulation of conclusions
 IM1A_WBIO_3 IM1A_WBIO_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_WBIO_fs_1]
The lecture shall enable an understanding of issues related to the structure of engineering materials, phenomena, processes, and mechanisms enabling their properties shaping. The lecture is delivered with the use of multimedia, demonstrations and the „Materials science” software.
 30
The work with the recommended literature comprising independent acquisition of knowledge related to basic issues
 25 Written test [IM1A_WBIO_w_1]
laboratory classes [IM1A_WBIO_fs_3]
The application of acquired theoretical knowledge to practical learning of engineering materials structure and of mechanisms enabling shaping their properties. Exercises are performed by students individually with the use of equipment of teaching and scientific laboratories.
 30
Preparation of theoretical basics and issues related to the topic of performed exercise. Independent preparation of a theoretical introduction. Individual preparation of exercise results.
10 Test [IM1A_WBIO_w_2] Report [IM1A_WBIO_w_3]
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