Objectives:
This course is open for those who would like to advance their knowledge beyond an introductory level of polymer biomaterials science and engineering. The course will present the polymer applications in clinic and R&D recently. Finishing the course, students are expected to be able (1) to understand the basic concepts involved in the control design of biomedical polymer , and (2) to improve their applications.

Text: J. Biomed. Mater. Res
Biomaterials

Prerequisites: Polymer Science or Organic Chemistry

Tentative Schedule:
Topic (week)
1 Introduction to polymer and biomaterials 1
2 Biopolymer 2
3 Immune system and immunolatex 2
4 Biocompatibility and surface 2
5 Polyurethane 1
6 Hydrogel 1
7 Biodegradable polymers 1
8 Silicone 1
9 Drug application 1
10 Polyethylene 1
11 Artificial joint 2
12 Other artificial organs 2