Learning Outcomes:
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.