Module Details

Functional Tissue Engineering

MS2150

Course
Functional Tissue Engineering
Code
MS2150
Academic Year
2024/2025
Curriculum Year
2023/2024
Degree Programme
MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
Curriculum
A010 - CELL THERAPY, TISSUE ENGINEERING AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
Course coordinator
Credits
5
Lecture Hours
30
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
BIO/16 - Human Anatomy
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OBB - Obbligatoria
Year
2
Teaching period
Secondo Semestre
Campus
NOVARA
Teaching language
English
Course Contents
The course presents a short overeview of the functional anatomy of some parts of the body and highlights the most recent regenerative approaches in functional tissue engineering.
Reference Texts
Functional Tissue Engineering - Farshid Guilak David L. Butler
Steven A. Goldstein David J. Mooney - Springer
Learning Outcomes
Provide the knowledge base of functional anatomy useful for the application of innovative approaches in the field of functional tissue engineering.
Prerequisites
Basis of cell biology.
Teaching Methods
- Frontal lessons.
- Anatomical dissection video.
- Explanatory videos on laboratory protocols relating to the basic approaches of tissue engineering
- Interactive questionnaires in the class
Assessment Methods
The exam is written and includes 10 multiple choice questions and 2 open questions.
Detailed Syllabus
The lessons cover the following topics: - The heart: functional anatomy and functional tissue engineering approaches - Heart valves: functional anatomy and functional tissue engineering approaches - Blood vessels: functional anatomy and functional tissue engineering approaches - oral cavity and tooth tissue engineering - joints and cartilage: functional anatomy and functional tissue engineering approaches - respiratory system: functional anatomy and functional tissue engineering approaches
Expected Learning Outcomes
Acquire the knowledge that makes students independent in experimental design in the field of functional tissue engineering.
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