Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Advanced Tissue Engineering Lab
Other languages of instruction: English, 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
It is strictly mandatory to have passed the courses Tissue Engineering and Tissue Engineering Lab before starting the course.
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 knowledge of 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
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Design and fabrication of scaffolds
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Physicochemical and biological characterization of scaffolds
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
Evaluation
The evaluation will be as follows:
A) Continuous Evaluation (Portfolio of Activities) – 50%
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Laboratory practices: Order in the lab, updated lab notes, organization, cleanliness (40%)
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Final Project Presentation (10%)
B) Final Exam – 50%
Important to Consider-
The final grade for the course will be calculated as:
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Portfolio of activities: 50%
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Final Exam: 50%
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A minimum grade of 5 in the Final Exam is required in order to pass the course.
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The portfolio is only evaluated in the 1st call, so all portfolio activities must be submitted at that time.
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Students who cannot attend or fail the Final Exam in the 1st call will have the possibility to take the second call.
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Attendance is mandatory.
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Up to 2 missed classes are allowed without penalty.
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Two late arrivals (more than 10 minutes each) will count as half an absence.
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If you miss more than 2 classes, you will not be allowed to take the Final Exam in the 1st call and must go directly to the second call.
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Plagiarism or cheating in any form will result in a grade of zero in that evaluation section.
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Plagiarism during exams will result in the immediate failing of the entire subject.
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In the second-sitting exams, the maximum grade attainable is Excellent (honors distinction will not be possible).
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No changes to the calendar, exam dates, or evaluation system will be accepted.
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Exchange students (Erasmus, etc.) and repeaters will be subject to the same conditions as all other students.
Evaluation period
- E1 12/12/2025 P2A01 10:00h