Applied Tissue Engineering
| Unit code | TBS2106 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | TBC |
| Unit level | Level 2 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
| Location | India |
| Offered by | Tetr School of Biosciences |
| Mandatory/optional | Mandatory |
Overview
How do we grow and shape tissue to repair or replace damaged organs? You will study scaffolds, biomaterials, bioreactors and 3D culture, and how engineered tissues are tested.
Aims
To introduce the principles and practice of building living tissue.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- describe the components of an engineered tissue
- select suitable biomaterials for a given application
- explain how engineered tissues are cultured and tested
- propose a tissue-engineering approach for a clinical problem
Syllabus
[To be confirmed by the academic team]
Teaching and learning methods
[To be confirmed by the academic team]
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| [To be confirmed by the academic team] | TBC |
Linked immersion
Recommended reading
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