Student rights and obligations (login required)
Linköping University common rules and regulations (in Swedish)
This is an internal version that might contain incomplete information.
Materials Science for Bioengineers, 6 credits
Materialvetenskap för bioingenjörer, 6 hp
TFTB54
Main field of study
Engineering BiologyCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Zhangjun HuEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 36 hRecommended self-study hours: 124 h
Available for exchange students
YesECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6CTBI | Engineering Biology, Master of Science in Engineering (Bioengieering) | 7 (Autumn 2026) | 1 | 3 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | C |
The course syllabus is preliminary
Main field of study
Engineering BiologyCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1NCourse offered for
- Master of Science in Engineering Biology
Prerequisites
Physics, mechanics, quantum mechanics, and spectroscopy
Intended learning outcomes
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of materials science with a focus on applications in biotechnology and biomedicine. Topics covered include material classification (metals, polymers, composite and hybrid materials, ceramics, and bioderived materials), material properties (thermal, optical, magnetic, and mechanical), and the relationship between material structure and properties. Experimental techniques for material processing and characterization will be discussed, as well as the environmental impact of different materials and their role in sustainable development. Additionally, the course introduces the use and requirements of materials for biotechnological and biomedical applications, such as tissue engineering and medical devices.
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- Describe different material types (metals, polymers, composites, ceramics, and bioderived materials) as well as their properties and applications.
- Analyze the relationships between material structure and properties, including mechanical, thermal, optical, and magnetic properties, and assess their relevance for different applications.
- Describe techniques for material processing and characterization.
- Reflect on the role of materials in sustainable development and evaluate the environmental and societal impacts of different material choices.
Course content
- Classification of materials: metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, hybrid, and bioderived materials
- Structure-property relationships and phase diagrams
- Mechanical, thermal, optical, magnetic, and electrical properties
- Techniques for material processing
- Experimental techniques for material characterization
- Material selection and applications in biotechnology and biomedicine
- Environmental and societal impact of material choices
- Recycling and reuse of materials
- Bioderived polymers and sustainable material alternatives
- Nanomaterials: Properties and applications in biotechnology and biomedicine
Teaching and working methods
Lectures and Seminars
Examination
| TEN1 | Written exam | 4 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
| UPG1 | Seminar exercises | 2 credits | U, G |
Grades for examination modules are decided in accordance with the assessment criteria presented at the start of the course.
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Other information
About teaching and examination language
The teaching language is presented in the Overview tab for each course. The examination language relates to the teaching language as follows:
- If teaching language is “Swedish”, the course as a whole could be given in Swedish, or partly in English. Examination language is Swedish, but parts of the examination can be in English.
- If teaching language is “English”, the course as a whole is taught in English. Examination language is English.
- If teaching language is “Swedish/English”, the course as a whole will be taught in English if students without prior knowledge of the Swedish language participate. Examination language is Swedish or English depending on teaching language.
Other
The course is conducted in such a way that there are equal opportunities with regard to sex, transgender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion or other belief, disability, sexual orientation and age.
The planning and implementation of a course should correspond to the course syllabus. The course evaluation should therefore be conducted with the course syllabus as a starting point.
The course is campus-based at the location specified for the course, unless otherwise stated under “Teaching and working methods”. Please note, in a campus-based course occasional remote sessions could be included.
Department
Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiCourse literature
Books
- William D. Callister Jr., David G. Rethwisch , (2022) Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering - An integrated approach, international adaptation 6th Ed John WileySons Inc
ISBN: 9781119820543
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEN1 | Written exam | 4 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
| UPG1 | Seminar exercises | 2 credits | U, G |
Grades for examination modules are decided in accordance with the assessment criteria presented at the start of the course.
Books
William D. Callister Jr., David G. Rethwisch , (2022) Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering - An integrated approach, international adaptation 6th Ed John WileySons Inc
ISBN: 9781119820543
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
| I | U | A | Modules | Comment | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING | ||||||
| 1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (courses on G1X-level) |
|
|
X
|
|||
| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (courses on G1X-level) |
|
|
X
|
|||
| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods and tools in any of : mathematics, natural sciences, engineering (courses at G2X level) |
|
|
X
|
|||
| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods and tools in any of: mathematics, natural sciences, engineering (courses at A1X level) |
X
|
X
|
|
TEN1
UPG1
|
Describe different material types (metals, polymers, composites, ceramics, and bioderived materials) as well as their properties and applications. Analyze the relationships between material structure and properties, including mechanical, thermal, optical, and magnetic properties, and assess their relevance for different applications. Describe techniques for material processing and characterization. |
|
| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
X
|
X
|
|
TEN1
UPG1
|
Applications in biomedicine and biotechnology |
|
| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
|
|
X
|
|||
| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
X
|
|
|
Experimental techniques for material processing and characterization will be discussed |
||
| 2.3 System thinking |
|
X
|
X
|
UPG1
|
The use and requirements of materials for biotechnological and biomedical applications, such as tissue engineering and medical devices as well as the environmental impact of different materials and their role in sustainable development will be discussed |
|
| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
|
X
|
X
|
UPG1
|
Analyze the relationships between material structure and properties, including mechanical, thermal, optical, and magnetic properties, and assess their relevance for different applications. Reflect on the role of materials in sustainable development and evaluate the environmental and societal impacts of different material choices. |
|
| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
|
|
|
|||
| 3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION | ||||||
| 3.1 Teamwork |
|
|
X
|
UPG1
|
Group work and seminars |
|
| 3.2 Communications |
|
|
X
|
UPG1
|
Group work and seminars |
|
| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
|
|
X
|
UPG1
|
Group work and seminars |
|
| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 Societal conditions, including economically, socially and ecologically sustainable development |
|
X
|
X
|
TEN1
UPG1
|
Reflect on the role of materials in sustainable development and evaluate the environmental and societal impacts of different material choices. |
|
| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
|
|
|
|||
| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
|
|
|
TEN1
UPG1
|
||
| 4.4 Designing |
|
|
|
|||
| 4.5 Implementing |
|
|
|
|||
| 4.6 Operating |
|
|
|
|||
| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economically, socially and ecologically sustainable development within research or development projects |
|
X
|
X
|
TEN1
UPG1
|
Reflect on the role of materials in sustainable development and evaluate the environmental and societal impacts of different material choices. |
|
| 5.2 Economic conditions for research or development projects |
|
|
|
|||
| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
|
|
|
|||
| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
|
|
|
|||
| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
|
|
|
|||
This tab contains public material from the course room in Lisam. The information published here is not legally binding, such material can be found under the other tabs on this page.
There are no files available for this course.