Graduate Courses BIOE 2072BIOE 2072 - Functional Tissue EngineeringInstructor: Credits: 3 Term: Fall TA: Description: The design of engineered tissues involves both engineering and biological approaches. The focus of this course will be to introduce the student to the design of tissues from a Bioengineering perspective, with an emphasis on matching biomechanical behavior. For example, a mismatch in biomechanical properties between the cell/scaffold construct and the surrounding tissue can lead to catastrophic failure of an implant. Topics include review of extra-cellular matrix protein composition and structure, quantitative methods of tissue structural analysis, methods of biomechanical strength determination and basic modeling, scaffold composition, structure, and mechanical behavior, and utilization of in-vitro culture systems to obtain the desired structural and mechanical characteristics for long-term in vivo function. Office hours:
CourseInfo: We will be using COURSEINFO for this entire course. Information placed on this site include updated syllabi, homework assignments and solutions, and supplemental materials. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK THE COURSEINFO regularly for updates. We will try to be sure to email everyone to alert them of new announcements, but its best to also check on your own, just in case... Attendance Policy: CLASS STARTS PROMPTLY AT 10:00AM. While attendance will not be taken, students are responsible for any and all materials presented in class. Required Texts: All material will be made available in class. Homework: Homework will be assigned on a regular basis and due withing ONE WEEK at the beginning of the lecture, unless otherwise noted. Late homework may be accepted with points taken off. Exams: There will be three takehome exams and NO final. Grading: Semester grades will be computed as follows.
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