Restricted to Biological Sciences majors.

Prerequisite: C- or better in BSCI207, BSCI330, and MATH140; and permission of BSCI (email bscique@umd.edu). Credit only granted for: BSCI439I or BIOE453.

Examination of the structure and function of natural biomaterials, and cell-extracellular matrix interactions. Study physical properties of synthetic biomaterials for biomedical applications. Understanding molecular level interactions between biomolecules and biomaterials to design novel biomaterials with desirable characteristics. Application ofbiomaterials as implants, drug delivery systems, biosensors, engineered materials such as artificial skin and bone growth scaffolds will be covered.

(Sponsoring Dept.: BSCI). Acceptable toward BSCI Area credits of CEBG and PHNB; Enrichment for ECEV and MICB; and the Cell Biology category ofGENB.

Only one course of the following can be applied to a BSCI degree: BSCI439E, BSCI439G, BSCI439I, BSCI439J, BSCI439K, and BSCI439L.