Physics of Biomaterials

Physics 199: Physics of Biomaterials

The College of Wooster

Spring 2007

• Course Description
  • This course will cover principles and applications of natural and synthetic biomaterials. Methods of analysis, including microscopy, spectroscopy and simulation, and their appropriate use will be introduced. We will learn about immune response and sensitivity to biomaterials. Practical applications of biomaterials will be researched and individually presented by the students. General topics of applications will include biosensors, drug delivery, artificial implants and tissue engineering. Legal and ethical issues of testing and implementing new biomaterials will also be covered.
• Instructor
  • Kristin Domike
  • Morgan Hall 303
  • 330-263-2166 or x2166
  • KDomike@Wooster.edu
• Lecture
  • Place Taylor 109C
  • Time 9 AM, Monday & Wednesday & Friday
• Required Text
  • Ratner, Buddy D., et al. Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine, 2nd Ed. 2004.
  • Additional articles will be included to supplement the primary course text.