Relationship between the structure of biomaterials and their interaction with blood, soft, and hard tissue. Mechanical properties, fabrication, and degradation mechanisms, and performance testing of materials in biomedical use. Introduction to the governing equations of fluid mechanics, heat transport and diffusion and their application to materials processing. To study the selection of materials used in a variety of technologies and industries. Students will study classic materials case studies as well as perform an original case study.
Selection is studied from the viewpoint of economics as well as materials performance.
The Senior Design Project is a capstone experience that focuses on design. This project draws upon previous course work. Students will work on their design projects independently but under the direction of a faculty member in their area of specialization. The senior design and senior thesis must be completed and approved before the end of spring semester of the year the student will graduate. Physical principles that underlie operation of semiconductor electronic devices with emphasis on silicon integrated circuits.