Emphasizes both sides of the biomaterials interface, so that events at the interface are examined and topics on material durability and tissue compatibility are discussed. Introduces computer modeling in atomistics, kinetics and diffusion, elasticity, and processing. Analyzes the energy and configuration of defects in materials, such as solute segregation, phase transformations, stresses in multicomponent systems, and microstructural development during processing. Considers deformation and fracture through integration of materials science microstructure and solid mechanics principles, emphasizing the mechanical behavior of metallic alloys and engineering polymers. Metal deformation is understood based on elasticity theory and dislocation concepts.
Fracture is understood based on continuum fracture mechanics and microstructural damage mechanisms.
Additional topics include fatigue loading, elevated temperature behavior, material embrittlement, time-dependency, experimental design, and life prediction.