MATE 175: Biomaterials
San Jose State University
Properties, function, design, characterization, and evaluation of biomaterials used in biosensors, drug delivery systems, bioimaging, biofilms, biocoatings, and bio/nano applications. Fundamental materials properties and chemistry of inorganic biomaterials such as ceramics, metals, composites, glasses; and organic biomaterials including DNA/RNA/protein/peptide systems, polymers, and hydrogels. Interconnectedness of the structure/processing/property relationship and processing conditions and their effect on resulting physical and mechanical properties. Prerequisite(s): MATE 25 with a grade of "C-" or better.
Average GPA: 3.53
Grade distribution records: 60 students across 4 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 6 | 10.0% |
| A | 27 | 45.0% |
| A- | 5 | 8.3% |
| B+ | 5 | 8.3% |
| B | 8 | 13.3% |
| B- | 4 | 6.7% |
| C+ | 1 | 1.7% |
| C | 3 | 5.0% |
| C- | 1 | 1.7% |
Based on 60 student grade records across 4 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Vasuda Bhatia 24 students, Average GPA 3.52
- Stefanie Harvey 23 students, Average GPA 3.86
- Matthew J Leineweber 13 students, Average GPA 2.97