Course: Biomaterials II

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Course title Biomaterials II
Course code TUTTTK/TP8B2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Humpolíček Petr, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Minařík Antonín, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
- Advanced interactions of biomaterials with cells and tissues. - Interaction of biomaterials with the immune system. Extracellular matter and its relation to biomaterials. - Advanced methods of production of biomaterials and products (medical devices) prepared from them. - Advanced methods of surface functionalization of biomaterials. - Biomaterials based on polymers. - Biomaterials based on ceramics and glass ceramics. - Composite biomaterials, metals. - Fibers and non-woven fabrics. - Carrier systems and systems for the controlled release of active substances. - Gels, hydrogels, aerogels. - Nanomaterials and nanostructures. - In vivo and clinical case studies - materials for the regeneration of skin, mucous membranes and teeth. - In vivo and clinical case studies - materials for bone and organ regeneration. - In vivo and clinical case studies - biosensors.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Preparation for examination - 150 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student will critically evaluate the key material properties that define an organism's response.
The student will critically evaluate the key material properties that define an organism's response.
The student will explain the importance of material properties on the functional value of biomaterials.
The student will explain the importance of material properties on the functional value of biomaterials.
The student will be able to design an experimental procedure to verify the biocompatibility of materials.
The student will be able to design an experimental procedure to verify the biocompatibility of materials.
The student can search scientific and patent sources for information key to the preparation of biomaterials.
The student can search scientific and patent sources for information key to the preparation of biomaterials.
Skills
Can plan advanced biosafety experiments,
Can plan advanced biosafety experiments,
Can plan the characterisation of physicochemical properties.
Can plan the characterisation of physicochemical properties.
Can analyse and evaluate experiments.
Can analyse and evaluate experiments.
Can select an appropriate procedure for the preparation of biomaterials.
Can select an appropriate procedure for the preparation of biomaterials.
teaching methods
Knowledge
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Skills
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Demonstration
Demonstration
assessment methods
Knowledge
Didactic test
Didactic test
Oral examination
Oral examination
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Recommended literature
  • LANZA, R.P., LANGER, R.S., VACANTI, J. Principles of Tissue Engineering. 4th Ed.. Amsterdam: Elsevier. xlviii, 1887 s., 2014. ISBN 9780123983589.
  • MA, P.X. Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. xvi, 703 s., 2014. ISBN 9781107012097.
  • MIGONNEY, V. Biomaterials. London: ISTE. xii, 233 s. Bioengineering and Health Science Series., 2014. ISBN 9781848215856.
  • RUYS, A.J. Biomimetic Biomaterials: Structure and Applications. Oxford: Woodhead Publishing. xxvi, 308 s. Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials., 2013. ISBN 9780857094162.
  • SNUSTAD, D.P., SIMMONS, M.J., RELICHOVÁ, J., MENDEL, J.G. Genetika. Brno: MU. xxi, 871 s., 2009. ISBN 9788021048522.
  • VYMĚTALOVÁ, V. Biologie pro biomedicínské inženýrství. 2. přep. vyd.. Praha: ČVUT, 2016. ISBN 9788001058848.


Study plans that include the course
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