BME 501 - Fundamentals of Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials

Units: 3
Two hours lecture and 3 hours laboratory per week
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, M.S. or the Biotechnology, M.S. & M.B.A. Dual Degree program
Covers molecular, cellular, tissue and organ engineering, and societal and ethical issues in regenerative medicine. Also considers major types of biomaterials (e.g. metallic, ceramic, polymeric, biodegradable, composite, nano), and other replacement materials, techniques, and procedures used in biomedical engineering.
Graded: Letter Grade