Course: Applications of Biomaterials

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Course title Applications of Biomaterials
Course code KBBV/C075
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Čapek Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Roušar Tomáš, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Handl Jiří, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1st week: Introduction to the subject - general requirements for biomaterials, definitions, limitations, applications. 2nd week: Blood - blood elements, composition, properties, physiology, functions of blood elements. 3rd week: Blood clotting - anticoagulant properties of biomaterials, vessel structure, types of hemostasis, wettability. 4th week: Immunogenicity of materials - human immune system, immunity, histocompatibility, privileged tissues. 5th week: Structure of connective tissues, intercellular matrix, wound healing. 6th week: Overview of biomaterials (metallic, ceramic, plastic, carbon, composite). 7th week: Biomedical use of nanomaterials - nanoparticles, nanofibers, nanolayers. 8th week: Surface properties of biomaterials and their modifications - deposition of atomic layers, wettability, structure. 9th week: Use of biomaterials in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. 10th week: Biomaterials for medical applications - replacements of soft and hard tissues. 11th week: Biodegradability - surface properties of materials, corrosion of biomaterials, degradation of biomaterials. 12th week: Study of cytotoxicity and biocompatibility of biomaterials - in vitro/in vivo testing methods. 13th week: Modern trends in the development of biomaterials.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
Learning outcomes
The course aims to build on material subjects and introduce students to the interactions of biomaterials and the human organism.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination

Recommended literature
  • Pokyny v elektronické podobě dostupné všem studentům v IS STAG..
  • Freshney R. I. Culture of Animal Cells (A Manual of Basic Technique and Specialized Applications). New Jersey, 2010.
  • Kratochvíl B., Švorčík V.,Vojtěch D.:. Úvod do studia materiálů. Praha: VŠCHT, 2005.
  • Mozafari M. Handbook of Biomaterials Biocompatibility. 2020.


Study plans that include the course
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