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Mechanical Engineering
Description: This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of engineering materials used in medical devices for the repair and/or restoration of damaged natural tissues. Topics include material properties, characterization, tissue scaffolds, biocompatibility, and tissue-biomaterial interactions. Builds on fundamental concepts first introduced in Applied Mechanics Dynamics, Material Science, Mechanics of Materials and Differential Equations. Co-convened with ME 473. Cross-listed with BE 573. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Prerequisite: Admission to Mechanical Engineering MS, Mechanical Engineering PhD, Bioengineering PhD, Materials Science MS or Applied Physics & Materials Science PhD
Mechanical Engineering
Term : Fall 2025
Catalog Year : 2025-2026
ME 573 - Biomaterials
Description: This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of engineering materials used in medical devices for the repair and/or restoration of damaged natural tissues. Topics include material properties, characterization, tissue scaffolds, biocompatibility, and tissue-biomaterial interactions. Builds on fundamental concepts first introduced in Applied Mechanics Dynamics, Material Science, Mechanics of Materials and Differential Equations. Co-convened with ME 473. Cross-listed with BE 573. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Prerequisite: Admission to Mechanical Engineering MS, Mechanical Engineering PhD, Bioengineering PhD, Materials Science MS or Applied Physics & Materials Science PhD