Course Language:
English
Courses given by:
Course Objectives:
The aim of this course is to introduce students the fundamentals of material sciences as applied to medicine.
Course Content:
Material science and relation with medicine. Properties of crystal and non-crystal materials. Natural biological materials. Artificial biologic materials. Applications of material science in orthopedic surgery. Mechanics, corrosive and surface properties, tissue reactions of polymers, ceramics, bioglass, medical-grade titanium synthetics and other materials. Cardiology and material science.