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Course
Pro-forma
Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering
Code
KUEU4330
Title
Tissue Engineering
Pre-requisite
None
Student Learning Time (SLT)
80 hours
Credit
2
Learning Outcomes
1.
Define Tissue Engineering as a strategy
2.
Determine appropriate sources for cells & scaffold materials
for different situations
3.
Explain some basic biological function
4.
Describe the function and requirements of bioreactor
systems
5.
Distinguish different Tissue Engineering Strategies
Synopsis
Covers the basic principles of Tissue Engineering focused upon
the combination of cells, scaffolds and appropriate stimulation.
Reviews current strategies and usage of Tissue Engineering, their
advantages and disadvantages and success rates. Raises
awareness of regulatory affairs and ethical considerations in
Tissue Engineering.
Assessment
40 % Continuous Assessments
60 % Final Examination
References
1.
Freshney RI. Culture of Animal Cells: A Manual of Basis
Techniques.USA: Wiley-Liss, 2000.
2.
Atala A, Lanza RP. Methods of Tissue Engineering. San
Diego,California: Academic Press, 2002.
3.
Lanza RP, Langer R, Vacanti J. Principles of Tissue
Engineering. San Diego, California: Academic Press, 2000.
Soft Skills
Communication Skills (CS1, CS2, CS3),
Professional Ethics and Moral (EM1,EM2)