Provides the chemistry and engineering skills needed to solve challenges in the biomaterials and tissue engineering area, concentrating on the fundamental principles in biomedical engineering, material science, and chemistry. Covers the structure and properties of hard materials (ceramics and metals) and soft materials (polymers and hydro-gels). Note that the laboratory portion is not offered in ME 726. Same as ENG BE726 and MS 726. Students may not receive credit for both.