Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The aim is that you learn more about the materials science and in particular about interfacial phenomena, electrified interfaces, and their relation to the biocompatibility and reliability of active medical implants.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 07.09.2020 - 10.12.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Tomi Laurila
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Tomi Laurila
Contact information for the course (valid 14.08.2020-21.12.2112):
tomi.laurila@aalto.fi
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Interfacial compatibilitybetween living systems and synthetic materials. Interfacial
interactions, water and protein adsorption on surfaces, surface properties of biomaterials
and surface treatments for improved biocompatibility.Applies in this implementation:
Interfacial compatibility of living
tissues and synthetic materials. Interfacial interactions,
water and protein adsorption on surfaces, surface properties of biomaterials and surface
treatments for improved biocompatibility. Electroanalytical chemistry.Note: This is not a biology course with a
twist of materials
science but a materials
science course with a
twist of biology
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Portfolio (100%)
Applies in this implementation:
Grading: pass/fail
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lectures (18h), independent and group work (120h)
Compulsory attendance in teaching discussions
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Interfacial Science: An Introduction, Geoffrey Barnes and Ian Gentle, Oxford University Press, 2006. Scientific articles and selected theses.
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
ELEC-E8728 Tissue-foreign body interaction
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
ELEC-D8710 Principles of materials science and ELEC-E8724 Biomaterials Science are recommended
Registration for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Oodi
Applies in this implementation:
Teaching will be given remotely during autumn 2020
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
3 Good Health and Well-being
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Language class 4: English, by request Finnish or Swedish
Applies in this implementation:
Teaching will be given remotely during autumn 2020