Undergraduate Bulletin - Illinois Institute of Technology

Course Descriptions
BME 455
Cardiovascular Fluid Mechanics
Anatomy of the cardiovascular system. Scaling principles.
Lumped parameter, one-dimensional linear and nonlinear
wave propagation, and three-dimensional modeling techniques
applied to simulate blood flow in the cardiovascular system.
Steady and pulsatile flow in rigid and elastic tubes. Form
and function of blood, blood vessels, and the heart from an
engineering perspective. Sensing, feedback, and control of
the circulation. Possible project using custom software to run
blood flow simulations. Same as MMAE 455.
Prerequisite(s): [(BME 301) OR (MMAE 310) OR (MMAE
313)]
(3-0-3)
BME 460
Advanced Biomaterials
Continuation of biomaterials applications to tissue and
organs. Novel applications of materials to replace living
tissues and organs, such as skin, blood vessels, and heart
valves will be considered.
Prerequisite(s): [(BME 310)]
(3-0-3)
BME 470
Engineering Biocompatible Materials
Engineering Biocompatible Materials aims to describe
synthetic materials that are routinely used as components
of various medical devices implanted in the human body.
Students will critically examine prosthetic materials used in
specific devices. The biological environment relevant to the
discussed implant will be reviewed. Problems with current
materials will be analyzed. Strategies and techniques required
to engineer sophisticated biomaterials for future applications
will be developed.
Prerequisite(s): [(BIOL 115 and BIOL 117)]
(3-0-3) (C)
BME 475
Neuromechanics of Human Movement
Concepts from mechanics and neurophysiology will be introduced
and employed to analyze and model human movement,
especially of the extremities. Topics will include forward
and inverse kinematics and dynamics, muscle modeling, and
feedback control.
Prerequisite(s): [(BME 330) OR (ECE 308) OR (MMAE
305)]
(3-0-3)
BME 482
Mass Transport for Biomedical Engineers
This course seeks to provide students with an introduction
to advanced concepts of mass transport with an emphasis on
biological systems. Students will be exposed to derivation of
the conservation equations for heat, mass, and momentum.
Following derivation of these laws, focus will be placed on
mass transport applications, including diffusion, convectiondiffusion,
diffusion with reactions, and facilitated diffusion.
Students will be able to apply mass transport equations to
solve problems in biological systems.
Prerequisite(s): [(BME 301 and CHE 202)]
(3-0-3)
BME 490
Senior Seminar
Professional issues in bioengineering. Role of bioengineers in
industry. Professional identity. Structure of bioengineering
industries and product development process. Job market
analysis. Current employment opportunities. Recruiting
process and interview. Analysis of employer. Marketing
versus engineering. Management by objective. Role of higher
degrees.
(1-0-1) (C)
BME 491
Independent Study
Focused reading and study under the supervision of a BME
faculty member. A final written report is required to receive
credit.
(Credit: Variable) (C)
BME 492
Undergraduate Research
Independent research (experimental or theoretical/computational)
under the supervision of a BME faculty
member. A final written report is required to receive credit.
(Credit: Variable) (C)
BME 493
BME Undergraduate Project
Research or design projecting involving 2 or more students
under supervision of a BME faculty member. A final written
report from each student is required to receive credit.
(3-0-3)
BME 497
Special Problems
Design, development, analysis or research on special topics
defined by a faculty member or the department.
(0-0-3)
Business
BUS 100
Introduction to Business
This course introduces students not only to the business
environment but also to the different purposes and functions
of businesses. Students will obtain a broad understanding
of the fundamentals of business organizations and their
operations and, in the process, learn the basic terminology
and concepts employed in the business world. Students will
also gain experience using computer applications popular in
the business community such as Excel, Word, and Access
Database.
(3-0-3) (C)(E)
BUS 103
Ideation: What Are My Interests?
This course introduces students to methods of exploration
and analysis of ideas. Students will participate in creativity
exercises, practice brainstorming, and use tools (such as
SWOT) that will provide a framework for analyzing interests
and understanding comparative values. Students will practice
storyboarding techniques and learn to present their ideas in
a clear and concise manner.
(1-0-1)
BUS 104
Needs Analysis & Opportunity Analysis Aligned with My
Interests
This course introduces students to user observation and
research tools. Students will apply these tools to their project
idea. Students will learn research planning and employ several
methods, such as ethnographic interviewing techniques or
journals/diaries, and translate their findings into a report.
(1-0-1)
BUS 203
Identification & Evaluation of Prospective Consumers
This course introduces students to primary and secondary
market research tools and analysis. Students will be expected
to go into the field to research prospective consumers relevant
to their project. Students will learn of research sources
beyond Google. Students will also learn and apply analytical
techniques to understand the data.
Prerequisite(s): [(BUS 104)]
(1-0-1)
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