Biomaterials, artificial organs and tissue engineering

Part 1 Introduction to materials (living and non-living): Metals Ceramics Polymers Biocomposites Cells and tissues Inflammation and wound healing. Part 2 Clinical needs and concepts of repair: The skeletal system The cardiovascular system Biomedical polymers Biomedical hydrogels. Part 3 Applications: Repair of skeletal tissues Joint replacement Artificial organs Mass transport processes in artificial organs Artificial exchange systems Cardiovascular assist systems. Part 4 Tissue engineering: Introduction to tissue engineering Scaffolds for tissue engineering A guide to basic cell culture and applications in biomaterials and tissue engineering Immunochemical techniques in tissue engineering and biomaterial science Clinical applications of tissue engineering. Part 5 Societal, regulatory and ethical issues: Regulatory classification of biomaterials and medical devices Technology transfer Ethical issues.