BIOPRENG 7109 - Advanced Engineering of Biomaterials

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025

The main objective of this course is to introduce the foundations of advanced biomaterials. In general, biomaterials are synthetic of natural materials used to augment or replace tissues permanently or for applications intended to address shorter needs. Traditionally, biomaterials have found application in the manufacture of artificial vascular grafts, heart valves, cosmetic and orthopedic implants, dental fillers, and intravenous catheters. More recently, they have become an essential tool for regenerative medicine and the development of highly efficient drug delivery vehicles. The successful implementation of biomaterials requires the fulfillment of several physical and chemical properties as well as biocompatibility. In this context, the course will cover some of the most important biomaterials for applications in human health, their manufacturing processes, properties, interactions with tissues, and techniques for their characterization. The specific goals for the course are: Design manufacturing processes according to the required attributes for the final application. Critically analyze the application of mechanical, thermal, spectroscopic, microscopic, and biological characterization techniques to evaluate the performance of a material for an intended biomedical application. Critically analyze the impact of biological properties in evaluating the performance of a material for an intended biomedical application.

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Course Details

Course Code	BIOPRENG 7109
Course	Advanced Engineering of Biomaterials
Coordinating Unit	Bioprocess Engineering
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 4 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assessment	Assignments, quizzes, tests, final examination

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Yue Hui

Course Coordinator: Dr Yue Hui
E-mail: yue.hui@adelaide.edu.au
UofA profile: https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/yue.hui

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Knows design principles for biomaterials for specific biomedical applications.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of synthesising biomaterials according to the required attributes.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of applying various engineering techniques to optimise and modify biomaterials.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of advanced characterisation techniques for biomaterials.
5. Critically evaluate the performance of biomaterials for an intended biomedical application
6. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
7. Academic presentation and communication skills.

杏吧直播 Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

杏吧直播 Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1-5
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	5-6
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	7

杏吧直播 Graduate Attribute

Course Learning Outcome(s)

Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

1-5

Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

5-6

Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

Learning Resources

Recommended Resources

Reference Books
Ratner, B. D., et al. Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine, 4th Edition, Elsevier, 2020.

Online Learning

A range of online resources will be provided via MyUni.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Online Theory Lectures: Pre-recorded video lectures.
Practice Workshops: Guided in-class problem solving practicals; lab sessions; seminars.
Tutorials: Individually problem-solving with answer submisstion for assessment.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Activity In-class hours Out-of-class hours Total expected workload hours

Online Lectures 0 30 30

Workshops 12 24 36

Tutorials 24 32 56

Assignments and tests 6 28 34

TOTAL 42 114 156

Learning Activities Summary

The course is divided into twelve lectures:
L0 - Introduction to Advanced Engineering of Biomaterials.
L1 - Metallic Biomaterials.
L2 - Ceramic Biomaterials.
L3 - Synthetic and Natural Polymers.
L4 - Characterisation of Biomaterials.
L5 - Immune and Foreign Body Response.
L6 - Nano-Biomaterials Part I.
L7 - Nano-Biomaterials Part II.
L8 - Hydrogels.
L9 - 3D Printing of Biomaterials.
L10 - In Vitro/In Vivo Testing of Biomaterials.
L11 - Biomaterial Product Life Cycle.

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Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Tasks	Weighting (%)	Individual/Group	Formative/Summative	Learning Outcomes
In-class Quizzes	30	Individual	Formative	1-6
Assignments	30	Individual	Formative	1-6
Final Design Project	40	Individual	Summative	1-7
Total	100

The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.

Assessment Detail

No information currently available.

Submission

Assignment submissions will be performed online, through MyUni.
Quizzes will be performed in class.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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