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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
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BME 432 - Introduction to Tissue Engineering

Credits: 3

Tissue engineering is an emerging biomedical engineering field that addresses the creation, repair, or improvement of human and animal tissue via the growth and adhesion of biomolecules, cells, and other biomaterials. This course introduces the field of tissue engineering with an eye toward improved human and animal health. Interdisciplinary topics include cells/tissue, biomaterials, organ scaffolds, transplantation, and clinical applications of tissue engineering. Students will explore application areas such as skin regeneration, cartilage repair, and organ transplantation.

Note
This 3 credit course consists of 2 credits of lecture plus 1 credit of laboratory (3-hour session).

Repeat for Credit
N

Requisites
Prerequisites: BIOL 198 and (BME 390 or BAE 346 or BIOL 255 or CHM 531)

Typically Offered
Fall


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