MAT1520   Biology and Chemistry of Living Systems   (10 credits)

Description

MAT1520 provides in-depth knowledge of the biological systems that are core to the Cell and Human Biology element of the courses Biomaterial Science and Tissue Engineering and BioEngineering. The following are included: protein structure and bonding; enzyme action; the biological defences available at the cellular and systems level to injury, infection and disease; hypersensitivity reactions to biomaterials including dermatitis and oral lesions; blood and disorders of the haematopoietic system; hard and soft tissue response to injury and materials; (some) conditions that may lead to need of tissue replacement. A practical class covers light microscopy, and hands-on cell staining techniques.

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