One half of the course addresses the mechanical aspects of cardiac performance, mass transfer in the lungs and kidneys, and body fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance. The remainder covers cell physiology and engineering issues related to muscle, nerve and endocrine tissue replacement or regeneration. Recommended for students enrolled simultaneously in BIO 108, and required for graduate students in the ABC section. BIO 128 - Biochemical Pharmacology R. Patrick , E. Hawrot , et al. An introduction to the general principles of pharmacology, the science of chemotherapy and the drugs of the central and autonomic nervous systems.
Opportunities are available in both campus and hospital - based settings.
A student manual, proposal forms, and budget request forms are also available there. Individual consultations can be scheduled with Dean Thompson, x3814. A biomaterial is defined as a material used for, or suitable for use in, prostheses that come in direct contact with living tissues. The course covers traditional biomaterials including polymers, metals, and ceramics, as well as novel bioderived, biomolecular and biomimetic materials obtained from nature or through biotechnology. Open to graduate students and advanced undergraduate students.