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Formulating for Success!
Biomaterials
Certificate Program
Program Description
The
Biomaterials Certificate Program is designed to build competency in
the development and use of materials for biomedical applications. The
program reviews the wide range of available materials, syntheses,
characterization methods, fabrication techniques, in vivo and in
vitro medical devices, advantages, limitations, and their outlook
for the future.
The
Biomaterials Certificate Program is composed of the following four
courses:
Polymer
Science Fundamentals
Polymer Science
Fundamentals is a
course that investigates these natural and man-made materials. We
explore how these materials are synthesized, evaluated, and their
commercial applications. We also review important properties that
these materials possess, including their molecular, physical,
chemical, thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties.
Biomedical Polymers
Biomedical Polymers is a course that provides the most recent
development of biomedical polymers and their applications and covers
a variety of biomedical areas such as in cardiovascular, dental,
orthopedic, ophthalmologic and wound healing research. We will
investigate polymer biocompatibility, absorption in the body,
advantages relative to conventional materials, and any issues they
may possess.
Biomedical Nanotechnology
Biomedical Nanotechnology is a course that investigates key areas in
which nanotechnology can benefit biomedical applications,
understanding of nanomaterials for various biomedical applications,
wet and dry nanotechnology, and basics of nanofabrication. This
course also introduces applications such as drug delivery, imaging
and diagnostics, and tissue regeneration and engineering.
Fundamentals of Biotechnology
Fundamentals of Biotechnology is a course that examines
biotechnology, such as medical processes (i.e. getting organisms to
produce new drugs, or using stem cells to regenerate damaged human
tissues and perhaps re-grow entire organs) and industrial processes
(i.e. production of new chemicals or the development of new fuels
for vehicles). Other applications involve the improvement of
agriculture, which involves such processes as the development of
pest-resistant grains or the accelerated evolution of
disease-resistant animals.
Certificate Outcome
After
completion of the Biomaterials Certificate Program, students will be equipped with a basic
understanding of the following:
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General polymer fundamentals
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Test
methodologies
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Medical devices
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Biotechnology
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Materials suited for in vivo and in vitro applications
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Degradable, non degradable, and natural polymers
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Nanotechnology
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Fabrication techniques
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Advantages and limitations
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Outlook for the future
Recommended Prerequisites
Assessment
Students will need to complete the above four courses
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CEU: 8 |
Contact Hours: 80 |
Course Fee: $795 |
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