Informatie opleidingsonderdeel

Materials for advanced health care (4898)
Contact Person :	Prof. dr. Geert-Jan GRAULUS


Coordinating lecturer :	Prof. dr. Geert-Jan GRAULUS

Co-lecturer :	Prof. dr. Anitha ETHIRAJAN

Member of the teaching team :	Prof. dr. An HARDY
	Prof. dr. Anna ERMAKOVA
	Prof. dr. Louis PITET
	Prof. dr. Wouter MAES

Language of instruction : English

Sequentiality

Advising sequentiality bound on the level of programme components

Advice

It is advised that this course is taken in tandem with specialisation courses '4912 Protein based biomaterials' and '4909 Advanced quantum effects in biology'.

Degree programme

Study hours

Credits

P1 SBU

P1 SP

2^nd Chance Exam¹

Tolerance²

Final grade³

2nd year Master of Materiomics traject opleidingsonderdelen

Optional

3,0

Yes

Numerical

Learning outcomes

EC	EC 1. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme has an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of functional materials, especially with regard to the relation between composition, structure and functional properties at all length scales and in their operating surroundings.
	DC	DC1.1 The student is able to explain the structure of materials and apply this knowledge.
	DC	DC1.2 The student is able to explain properties of materials and apply this knowledge.
	DC	DC1.3 The student is able to explain techniques for characterization and modeling of materials.
	DC	DC1.4 The student is able to explain devices and apply this knowledge.
	DC	DC1.5 The student is able to explain synthesis and deposition methods for materials.
	DC	DC1.6 The student can understand properties from the structure.
EC	EC 2. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme can combine chemical and physical principles enabling the discovery of new material concepts based on an interdisciplinary approach.
	DC	DC2.2 The student is able to select and optimize a materials concept.
	DC	DC2.4 The student has knowledge of chemical concepts and methods. [learning pathway interdisciplinarity - identification: the students knows which phenomena are studied in the various disciplines and which methods and theories are used]
	DC	DC2.5 The student has knowledge of physical concepts and methods. [learning pathway interdisciplinarity - identification: the student knows which phenomena are studied in the various disciplines and which methods and theories are used]
	DC	DC2.6 The student is able to relate chemical and physical concepts and methods to each other to understand materials. [learning pathway interdisciplinarity - coordination: the student is able to make connections between different perspectives]
	DC	DC2.8 The student is able to evaluate which disciplines are involved in solving a complex material problem. [learning pathway interdisciplinarity - reflection: the student considers different perspectives and is able to reflect critically on them]
	DC	DC2.9 The student is able to assess which concepts, models and methods from different perspectives are most useful in a specific context. The student uses this assessment in selecting the best perspectives. [learning pathway interdisciplinarity - reflection: the student considers different perspectives and is able to reflect critically on them]
EC	EC 4. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme is able to autonomously consult, summarise and critically interpret international scientific literature, reference it correctly and use it to explore and identify new domains relevant to the field.
	DC	DC4.3 The student is able to critically interpret, evaluate, compare, and/or summarize relevant scientific literature related to materials-related problems or research questions.
EC	EC 6. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme is able to communicate in both written and spoken form and to take a well-argued position in a scientific discussion, going from a general to a specialist level, adapted to the target audience.
	DC	DC6.1 The student is able to report orally and in writing in an adequate manner.
	DC	DC6.2 The student is able to adapt to the purpose and target audience of the communication, i.e., can empathize with the target audience and make appropriate choices regarding language use and format.
	DC	DC6.3 The student is able to take and defend a logically constructed position, based on relevant and scientifically supported arguments.
EC	EC 10. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme is able to autonomously acquire new knowledge and monitor, evaluate and adjust one’s learning process.
	DC	DC10.1 The student can reflect on their own strengths and areas for improvement and use feedback to improve their own work and competences.
	DC	DC10.3 The student is able to autonomously acquire, process, and critically interpret new information.
	DC	DC10.4 The student is able to identify issues from the field of materiomics and suggest solutions.
	DC	DC10.5 The student is able to relate new material-related interdisciplinary knowledge to his/her existing disciplinary knowledge base. [learning pathway interdisciplinarity - coordination: The student is able to make connections between different perspectives]

EC = learning outcomes DC = partial outcomes BC = evaluation criteria

Prerequisites

Students have gained prior knowledge in:

the structure and reactivity of organic compounds
basic knowledge of macromolecular chemistry and the behaviour of polymers
basic knowledge of thermodynamics and chemical kinetics
basic concepts of redox chemistry and electronics

Content

In the course Materials for advanced health care students explore the relationship between material properties and their practical use in healthcare. They will delve into the underlying concepts and learn to apply them through case studies.

The course offers a comprehensive understanding of these aspects through:

Expert lectures: These lectures focus on ongoing research in materials used for healthcare applications, such as drug delivery systems, biosensing and medical imaging, and tissue engineering.
Journal club discussions: These sessions help students understand common experimental workflows and gain knowledge about specific characterization methods relevant to real-world cases.
Self-study assignments: These assignments complement the journal clubs and expert lectures by focusing on specific topics that have broader applications in the field. Examples include biocompatibility and sterility, bioorthogonal chemistry, surface modifications, mechanical performance, and (bio)degradability.

The goal of this course is to deepen students' knowledge of materials in the context of (bio)medical applications. By the end of the course, students will:

Be familiar with various (bio)medical applications and understand the specific material requirements for each.
Comprehend how the (bio)medical context influences the choice of synthesis methods.
Possess the ability to independently acquire new knowledge related to materials for healthcare applications and effectively share it with their peers.

Organisational and teaching methods

Organisational methods
	Journal club ✔
	Lecture ✔
	Response lecture ✔
Teaching methods
	Case study ✔
	Discussion/debate ✔
	Exercises ✔
	Presentation ✔

Evaluation

Period 1 Credits 3,00

Evaluation method

Oral evaluation during teaching period

30 %

Transfer of partial marks within the academic year

✔

Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic year

To fulfill the requirements, students must attain a minimum score of 10 out of 20 for the journal clubs.

Other

Journal club

Written exam

70 %

Transfer of partial marks within the academic year

✔

Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic year

Students must attain a minimum score of 10 out of 20 for the exam.

Closed-book

✔

Oral explanation

✔

Evaluation conditions (participation and/or pass)

✔

Conditions

The student is required to participate in the journal club sessions as well as complete the written exam with oral explanation.

Consequences

If the student does not participate in the journal club sessions or does not complete the written exam with oral explanation because of an unjustified reason, a final mark will not be assigned. Instead, an 'N' will be displayed on the score sheet ('N' = evaluation not fully completed: unjustified absence for one or more components of the evaluation).

Additional information

For students with an exam contract: The scheduled presentation during the study period will be substituted with an alternative assignment during the exam period.

Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt

Yes

Explanation (English)

Students who did not achieve a score of 10/20 for the journal clubs will be assigned an alternative task during the exam period.

Compulsory course material

A list of study and work materials needed to complete assignments (e.g., powerpoint slides and selected papers) will be communicated to students via Blackboard during the academic year.

Materials for advanced health care (4898)