Code: | EBE0219 | Acronym: | BEMB |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Molecular Biotechnology |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Molecular Biology |
Course/CS Responsible: | Master in Bioengineering |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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MIB | 32 | Syllabus | 3 | - | 6 | 56 | 162 |
To provide fundamental principles on Biomaterials Science and Engineering and state of the art knowledge on biomaterials development, in particular for the most relevant medical applications.
The range of biomaterials (the “biomaterials toolbox”) available for clinical application is very wide, ranging from traditional to nanobioengineered materials.
Many of the most spectacular and promising strategies for tissue repair and regeneration stem from a deep understanding of the structure and function of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and its components. The ECM is formidable source of inspiration in the development of biomimetic biomaterials.
It is expected that the students will acquire the following skills:
1) Ability to integrate knowledge on how natural and artificial biomaterials/matrices interact with their biological environment.
2) Critical analysis of published data, during presentation and discussion of research/review papers
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1) Fundamentals and evolutiion of Biomaterials
2) Types of biomaterials and applications (the biomaterials toolbox)
3) The extra-cellular matrix as a source of inspiration for bioengineered materials. Biomimetic matrices
4) Nanobioengineered materials and matrices for tissue repair and regeneration.
The program is focused on medical devices that are the motto for the integration of knowledge. In addition to the presentation of fundamental concepts,by the lecturer, the students present and discuss research articles/review. The selection is done collectively, based on students proposals, with each paper covering a different chapter of the programme. The presentation of each paper is done by a group of students, during 10 min. A disscussion follows by all the class, being led by a group of students.
Experiments relevant to this course will be carried out in lab sessions that are organized with other courses run in the same semestre for the same students, with the purpose of integrating knowledge.
Designation | Weight (%) |
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Exame | 70,00 |
Participação presencial | 10,00 |
Trabalho laboratorial | 20,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
Designation | Time (hours) |
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Estudo autónomo | 30,00 |
Frequência das aulas | 70,00 |
Trabalho laboratorial | 20,00 |
Total: | 120,00 |
A mark equal or above 10 in the laboratory work and at least equal to 8 in the theoretical component.
Final = Exam x 0.70 + Paper presentation x 0.10 + lab work x 0.20