This course will provide an introduction to biomaterials science and biological interactions with materials, including an overview of biomaterials testing and characterization.  The emphasis of this course, however, will be on strategies and design considerations of biomaterials.  Areas of concentration will include the use of polymers, metals, and ceramics in biomaterials today, drug delivery applications, biologic and tissue engineering applications, and nanotechnology related to biomaterials.  Specific attention will also be paid to the material properties of and tissue response to biomaterials, and a review of current research in the field.  Prerequisite: BME 2101, BME 2104 or equivalent, 3rd or 4th year standing, or instructor permission.