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

Description

Registration and further information