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Materials applied in biomedicine

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Course Unit Code637-2018/02
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated5 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Optional
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *Third Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
LOS35doc. Dr. Ing. Monika Losertová
Summary
Subject deals with materials used in orthodontics, orthopedics, traumatology, cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery and neurology, with basic features of biocompatibility and bioactivity and with the history of applications. Materials are classified as metallic, ceramic, polymer and composite. Basic features, mechanical and corrosion properties will be discussed.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Student should be able to do the following:
- classify and explain various type of materials used in biomedicine
- formulate advantages and disadvantages of various materials
- define material and technological parameters of materials from the viewpoint of applications in vivo
Course Contents
1. Introductory, overview of materials applied in biomedicine, basic characteristics of biocompatibility, history of applications.
2. Materials used in orthodoncy, orthopedics, traumatology, cardiovasculary surgery, neurosurgery and neurology.
3. Biocompatible metallic materials, aplications, categories of materials, mechanical, corrosive properties, surface treatment, anticorrosion protection.
4. Ceramic materials and coatings used in implants
5. Materials on the base of natural or synthetic polymers, characteristics, overview of materials. Gels.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
HIN, T. S. Biomaterials Engineering and Processing. Series-Vol.1 - Engineering Materials for Biomedical Applications. 2004. ISBN 981-256-061-0
RATNER, B.D., A.S. HOFFMAN, F.J.SCHOEN a J.E. LEMONS ed. Biomaterials Science. An Introduction to Materials in Medicine. Third Edition. Elsevier Inc. 2013. ISBN 978-0-12-374626-9
NIINOMI, M., et al. Development of new metallic alloys for biomedical applications. Acta Biomaterialia, 8, 2012, 3888-3903
GEETHA, M., et al. Ti based biomaterials, the ultimate choice for orthopaedic implants – A review. Progress in Materials Science 54, 2009, 397-425.
LOSERTOVÁ, M. Progresivní materiály. Ostrava: VŠB-TU Ostrava, 2012. Online na: http://www.person.vsb.cz/archivcd/FMMI/PGM/index.htm.
FIALA, J., V. MENTL a P. ŠUTTA. Struktura a vlastnosti materiálů. Praha: Academia, 2003. ISBN 80-200-1223-0.
HIN, T. S. Biomaterials Engineering and Processing. Series-Vol.1 - Engineering Materials for Biomedical Applications. 2004. ISBN 981-256-061-0
RATNER, B.D., A.S. HOFFMAN, F.J.SCHOEN a J.E. LEMONS ed. Biomaterials Science. An Introduction to Materials in Medicine. Third Edition. Elsevier Inc. 2013. ISBN 978-0-12-374626-9
Recommended Reading:
GEETHA, M., et al. Ti based biomaterials, the ultimate choice for orthopaedic implants – A review. Progress in Materials Science 54, 2009, 397-425.
DONACHIE, M.J. Titanium. A Technical Guide. ASM International Park, Ohio 2000, ISBN 0-87170-309-2
VOORT, G.F.V., ed. ASM handbook: Metallography and microstructures. Volume 9. Materials Park: ASM International, 1985. ISBN 0-87170-015-8.
BOYER, R., et al. Materials Properties Handbook: Titanium Alloys, ASM, Materials Park, USA, 1994, s. 94–111.
NIINOMI, M., et al. Development of new metallic alloys for biomedical applications. Acta Biomaterialia, 8, 2012, 3888-3903
GEETHA, M., et al. Ti based biomaterials, the ultimate choice for orthopaedic implants – A review. Progress in Materials Science 54, 2009, 397-425.
VOORT, G.F.V., ed. ASM handbook: Metallography and microstructures. Volume 9. Materials Park: ASM International, 1985. ISBN 0-87170-015-8.
DONACHIE, M.J. Titanium. A Technical Guide. ASM International Park, Ohio 2000, ISBN 0-87170-309-2
BOYER, R., et al. Materials Properties Handbook: Titanium Alloys, ASM, Materials Park, USA, 1994, s. 94–111.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Seminars, Individual consultations, Tutorials, Project work, Other activities
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit45 25
        ExaminationExamination55 26