Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Advanced Tissue Engineering Lab
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, Spanish
Teaching staff
Introduction
Prof. Soledad Perez Amodio - sperezam@uic.es
Tissue Engineering Laboratory is an optional subject in the official curriculum of the Bioengineering Degree. In this subject, manufacturing techniques and characterization of biomaterials are carried out. The subject is totally practical, applying the theoretical knowledge acquired in previous subjects. The subject is taught in English.
Pre-course requirements
The subject is taught in English, so you must have sufficient knowledge of this language to be able to follow the explanations and assimilate part of the teaching material provided. The subject requires some knowledge such as: cell cultures, manufacturing of materials, biochemical tests.
Objectives
1. Acquire knowledge of advanced materials characterization techniques.
2. Organize and plan work in the laboratory.
3. Put into practice knowledge acquired in other subjects.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- CB1 - Students must demonstrate that they have and understand knowledge in an area of study based on general secondary education. This knowledge should be of a level that, although based on advanced textbooks, also includes some of the cutting-edge elements from their field of study.
- CB2 - Students must know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional way and have the competences that are demonstrated through the creation and defence of arguments and the resolution of problems within their field of study.
- CB3 - Students must have the ability to bring together and interpret significant data (normally within their area of study) and to issue judgements that include a reflection on important issues that are social, scientific or ethical in nature.
- CB4 - Students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- CB5 - Students have developed the necessary learning skills to undertake subsequent studies with a high degree of autonomy.
- CE1 - To solve the maths problems that arise in the field of Bioengineering. The ability to apply knowledge of geometry, calculate integrals, use numerical methods and achieve optimisation.
- CE15 - The ability to undertake a project through the use of data sources, the application of methodologies, research techniques and tools specific to Bioengineering, give a presentation and publicly defend it to a specialist audience in a way that demonstrates the acquisition of the competences and knowledge that are specific to this degree programme.
- CE16 - To apply specific Bioengineering terminology both verbally and in writing in a foreign language.
- CE17 - To be able to identify the engineering concepts that can be applied in the fields of biology and health.
- CE18 - To define the main principles of the technologies that are used for the design and manufacture of micro and nano-sensors in biotechnological areas.
- CE21 - The ability to understand and apply biotechnological methodologies and tools to research, as well as to the development and production of products and services.
- CE4 - To have spatial vision and know how to apply graphic representations, using traditional methods of metric geometry and descriptive geometry, as well as through the application of computer-assisted design
- CE7 - To know how to recognise anatomy and physiology when applied to the structures Bioengineering involves.
- CG10 - To know how to work in a multilingual and multidisciplinary environment.
- CG2 - To promote the values that are specific to a peaceful culture, thus contributing to democratic coexistence, respect for human rights and fundamental principles such as equality and non-discrimination.
- CG3 - To be able to learn new methods and theories and be versatile so as to adapt to new situations.
- CG4 - To resolve problems based on initiative, be good at decision-making, creativity, critical reasoning and communication, as well as the transmission of knowledge, skills and prowess in the field of Bioengineering
- CG5 - To undertake calculations, valuations, appraisals, expert reports, studies, reports, work plans and other similar tasks.
- CG8 - To apply quality principles and methods.
- CT3 - To know how to communicate learning results to other people both verbally and in writing, and well as thought processes and decision-making; to participate in debates in each particular specialist areas.
- CT4 - To be able to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team, whether as a member or by management tasks, with the aim of contributing to undertaking projects based on pragmatism and a feeling of responsibility, taking on commitment while bearing the resources available in mind.
- CT5 - To use information sources in a reliable manner. To manage the acquisition, structuring, analysis and visualisation of data and information in your specialist area and critically evaluate the results of this management.
- CT6 - To detect gaps in your own knowledge and overcome this through critical reflection and choosing better actions to broaden your knowledge.
- CT7 - To be fluent in a third language, usually English, with a suitable verbal and written level that is in line with graduate requirements.
Learning outcomes of the subject
The student, after taking this subject, must:
- Have extensive knowledge of biomaterials characterization techniques at a practical level
- Know its areas of application and most common uses
- Know the fundamentals of each technique used in practice
- Be able to identify and select the most appropriate technique to carry out a characterization
Syllabus
1. Scaffold manufacturing
2. Biological characterization of biomaterials: cell adhesion, proliferation, migration, differentiation, angiogenesis.
3. Ex vivo characterization of the materials.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
The evaluation will be as listed below:
A) Continuous evaluation (portfolio of activities) (70%)
- Class attendance and attitude in class (10%)
- Laboratory practices (30%)
- Assessments (30%)
B) Final exam (30%)
To consider:
1. The grade for the course is made up of the grade for the portfolio (70%) plus the Final Exam (30%).
2. In order to calculate the grade for the course, a minimum grade of 4.5 is required in the Final Exam.
3. The portfolio is scored on the 1st call, so all portfolio activities must be delivered on the 1st call.
4. If a student could not take the Final Exam or failed in the 1st call, they can take the second call.
More to consider:
- Plagiarism, copying or any other action that may be considered cheating will be zero in that evaluation section. Besides, plagiarism during exams will mean the immediate failing of the whole subject.
- In the second-sitting exams, the maximum grade students will be able to obtain is "Excellent" (grade with honors distinction will not be possible).
- Changes of the calendar, exam dates or the evaluation system will not be accepted.
- Exchange students (Erasmus and others) or repeaters will be subjected to the same conditions as the rest of the students.
Evaluation period
- E1 29/11/2023 09:00h