Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.Tech - BioMedical Engineering SBMA1502 Biomaterials Syllabus

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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.Tech - BioMedical Engineering SBMA1502 Biomaterials Syllabus

SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF BIO AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

SBMA1502 BIOMATERIALS
L T P Credits Total Marks
3 0 0 3 100

UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION AND METALS 9 Hrs.
Biomaterials - Overview, Classification of biomaterials, Interfacial Phenomena and tissue response to biomaterials, Metals
and alloys for orthopedic implants-Stainless steel, Cobalt chromium alloy, Titanium and its alloys, Precious metal alloys,
Other metal alloys. Dental implants - Endosseous Tooth Implants, materials, types and designs.

UNIT 2 POLYMERS AND APPLICATIONS 9 Hrs.
Polymers in biomedical use, , biodegradable polymers, microorganisms in polymeric implants, Polymer Sterilization,
Deterioration of polymers, Polyethylene, Poly Vinyl Chloride, Hydrogels, silicone rubber.

UNIT 3 BIOCERAMICS AND COMPOSITES 9 Hrs.
Bioceramics, types - bioactive resorbable, non - resorbable, bioceramic coatings on metallic implants and bone bonding
reactions on implantation. Hydroxyapatite - properties and applications. Composites - Types and Applications, Bioglass.

UNIT 4 REPLACEMENT AND FIXATION DEVICES 9 Hrs.
Bioelectric effect, Wolff’s Law, Types of orthopedic fixation devices-pins, screws and plates, Intra Medullary and spinal nails.
Interface Problems with artificial joints and various fixation methods, hard tissue replacements - total hip and knee joint
replacements. Soft Tissue replacements- Sutures -Tapes, Staples, Adhesives. Maxillofacial Implants.

UNIT 5 OPTHALMOLOGY 9 Hrs
Ophthalmology- Introduction, Contact lenses, Eye shields, Viscoelastic solutions, Vitreous implants, Acrylate adhesives,
Scleral buckling materials for retinal detachment, artificial tears. Corrosion, Biocompatibility and Hemocompatibility,
Biological Tests. Material surface characterization, 3D characterization.
Max. 45 Hrs.

COURSE OUTCOMES
On completion of the course, student will be able to
CO1 - Identify different types of biomaterials used for various applications.
CO2 - Understand the hard tissue replacement and soft tissue replacement for various fixations.
CO3 - Recognize various polymers, ceramics and composite used as biomaterials for organ replacement.
CO4 - Acquire knowledge about how to rectify eye defect using various biomaterials.
CO5 - Apply suitable methods to test Biocompatibility and Hemocompatibility of biomaterials.
CO6 - Implement various characterization methods to identify biomaterials.

TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Sujata V.Bhat, Biomaterials, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi, 2002.
2. Rolando Barbucci, Integrated Biomaterials Science, Plenum Publishers, New York, 2002.
3. Von Recum A.F., Handbook of Biomaterials Evaluation-Scientific, Technical and Clinical Testing of Implant Materials,
1998.
4. Joseph D Bronzino, The Biomedical Engineering Hand Book, Vol.11, CRC Press, 2000.

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Max. Marks: 100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs.
PART A: 10 Questions of 2 marks each - No choice 20 Marks
PART B: 2 Questions from each unit of internal choice; each carrying 16 marks 80 Marks