Curricular information is subject to change.
1. Display a detailed knowledge of all relevant biotic and abiotic factors.
2. Describe in detail the fundamental interfacial and biological phenomena that dictate cell-material interactions.
3. Conduct detailed assignments in a variety of problem case-study areas for, inter alia, (i) biocompatibility in biomaterials, (ii) surface treatment, (iii) medical-device infections, and (iv) bio-corrosion.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 24 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 70 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 50 |
| Total | 144 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class Test: Assessment 2 will be based on the lectures given between week 6 and 12. | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
No |
| Class Test: Assessment 1 will be based on the lectures given prior to week 6. | Week 6 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
No |
| Examination: End of term examination will be based on the case studies and reading material given during the term. | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 40 |
No |
| Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
|---|---|
| In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
For a relatively small MEngSc class, it shall be possible to give some written feedback on assignments to all students individually (e.g., a few sentences, preferably with constructive criticisms and advice for future work). There can be the possibility of a brief meeting, if the student so wishes, and at the discretion of the lecturer/coordinator.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Professor Eoin Casey | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Mr Dishon Hiebner | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Professor Dimitrios Zevgolis | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |