Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, 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: 05.09.2022 - 08.12.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Tomi Laurila

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    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.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Portfolio (100%)

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures (18h), independent and group work (120h)

    Compulsory attendance in teaching discussions

     

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I - II
    2023-2024 Autumn I - II

    Enrollment :

    Registration for Courses on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).