3.00 Credits
Study of metallic, ceramic, and polymer materials used for surgical and dental implants; materials selection, implant design, physical and mechanical testing; corrosion and wear in the body. In addition, physical and mechanical properties of tissue as related to microstructure are studied. Preq: One of the two following combinations: (1) BIOE 2010 and MSE 2100; and either both CH 2010 and CH 2020, or both CH 2230 and CH 2270; or (2) CHE 2110 and CH 2230; and either CH 2270 or CH 2290. Coreq: BIOE 3021.