2024 Fall
MECENG C215 01 - LEC 01
Advanced Structural Aspects of Biomaterials
Lisa Pruitt
Aug 28, 2024 - Dec 13, 2024
Tu, Th
12:30 pm - 01:59 pm
Internet/Online
Class #:31659
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
Online
Time Conflict Enrollment Allowed
Offered through
Mechanical Engineering
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
23
Enrolled: 17
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 40
Waitlist Max: 15
No Reserved Seats
Also offered as:
BIOENG C222
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 8 hours of outside work hours per week, and 1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.
Final Exam
WED, DECEMBER 18TH
11:30 am - 02:30 pm
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Course Catalog Description
This course covers the structure and mechanical functions of load bearing tissues and their replacements. Biocompatibility of biomaterials and host response to structural implants are examined. Quantitative treatment of biomechanical issues and constitutive relationships of materials are covered in order to design implants for structural function. Material selection for load bearing applications including reconstructive surgery, orthopedics, dentistry, and cardiology are addressed.
Rules & Requirements
Credit Restrictions
Students should not receive credit if they've taken ME ME C117 or Bio Eng C117.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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