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LIFESCI 3BM3 - Implanted Biomaterials

3 unit(s)

An introduction to the chemistry of implantable biomaterials (metals, ceramics, plastics, elastomers) and the methods used to characterize their physical properties. The wound healing response following insult by an implanted foreign body will be examined, in order to understand the need to control synthetic biomedical interfaces. The regulatory approval process will also be discussed.
Lectures (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1AA3 (or ISCI 1A24); and BIOLOGY 2B03 (or ISCI 2A18) or registration in an Honours Chemical Biology program; and one of CHEM 2E03, CHEM 2OB3, CHEMBIO 2OB3; or permission of the instructor
Crosslist(s): CHEMBIO 3BM3
This course is administered by the Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology.



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