The principles of materials science and engineering with particular attention to topics most relevant to biomedical engineering. The structure-property relationships of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites as well as skin, bone, cartilage, ligament, and vasculature; extensive treatment of the properties unique to materials’ surfaces. Behavior of materials in the physiological environment. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. Prerequisites: BLG 143 and BME 323 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
