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UQU Programs
Medical Physics

Biomaterials

PHYM8404
Two hours English

Biomaterials

Biomaterials PHYM
PHYS4907 Material Science
Two hours One requisite
1 Introduction / 1 Definitions / 2 Changing focus / 3 Types of bonds in materials / 4 Types of materials / 5 Impact of biomaterials / 6 Future of biomaterials
2 Basic properties of materials / 1 Mechanical properties / 2 Electrochemical properties / 3 Surface properties
3 Biological systems / 1 The biological environment / 2 Genetic regulation and control systems / 3 The plasma membrane / 4 Cytoskeleton and motility / 5 Cell communication & junctions / 6 Biological testing techniques
4 Characterization of biomaterials / 1 Contact angle / 2 Infrared spectroscopy / 3 X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy / 4 Secondary ion mass spectrometry / 5 Atomic force microscopy / 6 Scanning electron microscopy / 7 Transmission electron microscopy / 8 X-ray diffraction (XRD) / 9 Chromatography
5 Metals: structure and properties / 1 Titanium and its alloys / 2 Stainless steels / 3 Cobalt–chromium alloys
6 Polymers / 1 Molecular structure of polymers / 2 Types of polymerizations / 3 Physical states of polymers / 4 Common polymeric biomaterials / 5 Hydrogels / 6 Nanopolymers
7 Ceramics / 1 General properties / 2 Classifications / 3 Bioceramics / 4 Nanoceramics
8 Natural biomaterials / 1 Collagen / 2 Elastin / 3 Silk / 4 Chitosan / 5 Cellulose / 6 Alginate / 7 Hyaluronan / 8 Chondroitin sulfate / 9 Coral
9 Surface modification / 1 Abrasive blasting / 2 Plasma glow discharge treatments / 3 Thermal spraying / 4 Physical vapor deposition (PVD)
1.1 Mapped to: K1, K2

-Define the Type of Biomaterials and properties of biomaterials: Physical, thermal, electrical, and optical properties of bio-materials and their application to processing -Explain Biomaterials Uses in medical. -Describe Polymers for Medical applications

Teaching Strategy Projector Powerpoint e-learning Tutorials Revisit concepts Discussions Brainstorming sessions
3.1 Mapped to: V1,V2,V3

- work effectively in a group to make a decision. -Analyse obtained data and how to manage it. -make a certain decision fast, especially during data acquisition.

Teaching Strategy - Case Study - Active learning - Small group discussion
Assessment Methods Evaluate the efforts of each student in preparing the report. Evaluate the scientific values of reports. Evaluate the work in the team Evaluation of the role of each student in lab group assignment Evaluation of students presentations
Assessment
Weight
Homework, Quizzes, and scientific activities
20%
Midterm Exam
30%
Final Exam
50%
Total
100%