Module Code - Title:

ME4307 - BIOMATERIALS 1

Year Last Offered:

2025/6

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

2

Lab

2

Tutorial

1

Other

0

Private

0

Credits

6

Grading Type:

Prerequisite Modules:

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

Review understanding of biological systems; To gain appreciation for soft tissue replacement materials in current use; To enable the student to understand materials selection and design requirements for soft tissue replacement applications.

Syllabus:

Materials for soft tissue replacement. Survey of applications, haemocompatible materials, materials for vascular grafts, stents and heart valves, artificial skin, tendon ligament. Materials for cosmetic implants. Opthalmic materials. Active implanatable devices, extracorporeal artificial organs. Dressings, sutures, drug delivery materials/systems.

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

Comprehensively describe soft tissue materials in current use in the medical device industry. Understand the material selection process for soft tissue replacement applications. Understand the design requirements for soft tissue replacement materials. Compare and contrast medical device classifications and this influence on material choice and performance in soft tissue applications. Provide a thorough knowledge of the functioning of an active implant and how functionality affects material choice and performance in soft tissue applications. Review the regulatory environment with regard to materials used in soft tissue replacement applications.

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

N/A

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

N/A

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

Lectures, Labs and Tutorials

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

Linked to Research areas of CABER and MSSI

Prime Texts:

Haasen, Cahn and Kramer (2005) Material Science and Technology Vol. 14: Medical and Dental Materials, 11 edition , Wiley-VCH;

Ratner, Hoffman, Schoen, Lemons (2004) Biomaterial Science 2nd ed. , Elsevier Academic Press San Diego Calif. USA

Temenoff, Mikos (2008) Biomaterials , Pearson Education, Inc,. Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey, USA

Other Relevant Texts:

Park and Lakes (2010) Biomaterials: An Introduction, 3rd edition , Springer

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

Semester(s) Module is Offered:

Module Leader:

Eamonn.Debarra@ul.ie