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rons, neural dynamics, neural coding, and biologically
based computational learning. Architectures
and learning principles underlying both artificial
and biological neural networks. Computational
models of cortical processing, with an emphasis
on the visual system. Applications of principles in
neuroengineering; neural prostheses, neuromorphic
systems, and biomimetics. Course will
include a computer simulation laboratory.
BMEN E6301y Modeling of biological tissues
with finite elements
Lect: 3. 3 pts. Professor Guo.
Prerequisite: MECE E6422 or ENME E6315, or
the equivalent. Structure-function relations and
linear/ nonlinear constitutive models of biological
tissues: anisotropic elasticity, viscoelasticity,
porous media theories, mechano-electrochemical
models, infinitesimal and large deformations.
Emphasis on the application and implementation
of constitutive models for biological tissues into
existing finite-element software packages. Model
generation from biomedical images by extraction
of tissue geometry, inhomogeneity, and anisotropy.
Element-by-element finite element solver for
large-scale image-based models of trabecular
bone. Implementation of tissue remodeling simulations
in finite element models.
MEBM E6310x–E6311y Mixture theories for
biological tissues, I and II
Lect: 3. 3 pts. Not given in 2008–2009.
Prerequisites: MECE E6422 and APMA E4200
or the equivalent. Development of governing equations
for mixtures with solid matrix, interstitial fluid,
and ion constituents. Formulation of constitutive
models for biological tissues. Linear and nonlinear
models of fibrillar and viscoelastic porous matrices.
Solutions to special problems, such as confined
and unconfined compression, permeation, indentation
and contact, and swelling experiments.
BMEN E6400y Analysis and quantification of
medical images
Lect: 3. 3 pts. Not given in 2008–2009.
Novel methods of mathematical analysis applied
to problems in medical imaging. Design requirements
for screening protocols, treatment therapies,
and surgical planning. Sensitivity and specificity in
screening mammography and chest radiographs,
computer- aided diagnosis systems, surgical planning
in orthopaedics, analysis of cardiac performance,
functional magnetic resonance imaging,
positron emission tomography, and echocardiography
data.
BMEN E9100x or y, or s Master’s research
1 to 6 pts. Professors Anastassiou, Ateshian,
Brown, Das, Guo, Hielscher, Hillman, Homma,
Huang, Hung, Jacobs, Kam, Konofagou, Laine,
Leonard, H. H. Lu, Mao, Morrison, Mow, Sajda,
Sheetz, Sia, and Vunjak-Novakovic.
Candidates for the M.S. degree and candidates for
the M.S. degree leading to the doctoral degree
may conduct an investigation of some problem in
biomedical engineering culminating in a thesis
describing the results of their work. No more than
6 points in this course may be counted for graduate
credit, and this credit is contingent upon the
submission of an acceptable term report.
BMEN E9500x or y, or s Doctoral research
1 to 6 pts. Professors Anastassiou, Ateshian,
Brown, Das, Guo, Hielscher, Hillman, Homma,
Huang, Hung, Jacobs, Kam, Konofagou, Laine,
Leonard, H. H. Lu, Mao, Morrison, Mow, Sajda,
Sheetz, Sia, and Vunjak-Novakovic.
All doctoral candidates (Ph.D. and Eng.Sc.D.) are
required to make an original investigation of a
problem in biomedical engineering, the results of
which are presented in the dissertation. No more
than 12 points of credit in this course may be
granted toward the degree. Doctoral candidates
admitted as M.S. candidates leading to the doctoral
degree should not register for this course.
BMEN E9700x or y Biomedical engineering
seminar
Sem: 1. 0 pts. Professor Sia.
All matriculated graduate students are required to
attend the seminar as long as they are in residence.
No degree credit is granted. The seminar is a
principal medium of communication among those
with biomedical engineering interests within the
University. Guest speakers from other institutions,
Columbia faculty, and students within the
Department who are advanced in their studies
frequently offer sessions.
BMEN E9800x or y, or s Doctoral research
instruction
3, 6, 9, or 12 pts. Professors Anastassiou,
Ateshian, Brown, Das, Guo, Hielscher, Hillman,
Homma, Huang, Hung, Jacobs, Kam, Konofagou,
Laine, Leonard, H. H. Lu, Mao, Morrison, Mow,
Sajda, Sheetz, Sia, and Vunjak-Novakovic.
Only candidates for the Eng.Sc.D. degree in
biomedical engineering must register for 12 points
of doctoral research instruction. Registration may
not be used to satisfy the minimum residence
requirement for the degree. Not for Ph.D. candidates.
BMEN E9900x or y, or s Doctoral dissertation
0 pts. Professors Anastassiou, Ateshian, Brown,
Das, Guo, Hielscher, Hillman, Homma, Huang,
Hung, Jacobs, Kam, Konofagou, Laine, Leonard,
H. H. Lu, Mao, Morrison, Mow, Sajda, Sheetz,
Sia, and Vunjak-Novakovic.
A candidate for the doctorate in biomedical
engineering is required to register for this course
in every term after the student’s course work has
been completed and until the dissertation has
been accepted.
SEAS 2008–2009