Orthopedic and Dental Biomechanics

UMass Amherst
Undergraduate/Graduate
Course not available for
UMass Chan Medical School
This course will introduce students to the design, properties, performance, and clinical relevance of materials used in orthopedic and dental applications. The course emphasizes the structure-function relationship of biomaterials, degradation mechanisms, biomechanical compatibility, tissue integration, and regulatory aspects, along with innovations in regenerative therapies and digital manufacturing.
Biomedical Engineering
Course Number
590STC
Section
1
Credits
3
Instructor Name
Hemalatha Kanniyappan
Instructor Email
hkanniyappan@umass.edu

Prerequisite

None

Schedule & Modality

M/W/F 12:20 PM to 1:10 PM
In Person

Enrollment Numbers

Capacity
35
Available
2