Module Details
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Title TISSUE ENGINEERING
Code ENGG412
Coordinator Dr JM Curran
Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Eng
J.Curran@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims
The aim of this module are to provide an overview and tissue engineering applications and their use in current and future therapies, giving specific examples in hard and soft tissue engineering.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the multi-disciplinary nature of tissue engineering and the key target areas that are currently successful within the field and why in terms of material development and cost.

Develop a basic understanding of the biological environment into which a specific tissue engineered device could be implanted and the associated experimental/functional parameters that need to be considered when addressing these areas.  Understand the differences in tissue structure in terms of mechanical properties and how these need to be incorporated into material and experimental design.

Develop an understanding for the need for “bottom-up” (material induced biological responses) approaches to tissue engineering  , understanding how to use material variables to control cell responses and what material variables can be changed to control certain biological responses

Identify novel material development/modification techniques that can be used to develop the next generation of smart materials for tissue engineering applications

Understand and design in vitro testing regimes that can be used to assess the potential of materials for tissue engineering applications.

Syllabus
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Topics to be covered include: The History and Scope of Tissue Engineering, Biomimetic Materials, Host Response and Infection Control, Stem Cells as Building  Blocks,  Orthopaedic Tissue Engineering, Ophthalmic Biomaterials,  Skin Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery Systems.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture - Lectures, Journal Clubs, Self Learning

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24
Lectures, Journal Clubs, Self Learning
          24
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 126
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  Written Report 2000   Semester 2  30  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Critical evaluation of the role of surface engineering in tissue engineering 
Coursework  15 minute oral prese  Semester 2  30  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Journal Club 
Coursework  12 week project - po  Set in week 1 semester 2, asse  40  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Theoretical design project Notes (applying to all assessments) - none 

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
Explanation of Reading List:

Bomaterials Science: An Introduction To Materials In Medicine-Buddy Ratner

Principles of Tissue Engineering-David Williams