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Biomedical Engineering
BME 100
Introduction to the Profession
Introduces the student to the scope
of the biomedical engineering profession
and its role in society and develops
a sense of professionalism in the
student. Provides an overview of biomedical
engineering through lectures,
presentations by outside
speakers, hands-on exercises and scientific
literature analyses. Develops
professional communication and
teamwork skills. (3-0-3) (C)
BME 301
Bio-Fluid Mechanics
Basic properties of fluids in motion.
Lagrangian and Eulerian viewpoints,
material derivative, streamlines.
Continuity, energy, angular and linear
momentum equations in integral
and differential forms. Applications
in biofluids and biomedical devices;
Rheology of biological fluids.
Prerequisites: BIOL 115, MATH 251,
MMAE 200. (3-0-3)
BME 308
Reaction Kinetics for Biomedical Engineers
Introduction to the fundamentals of
chemical kinetics. Analysis of rate
data; single and multiple reaction
schemes. Biomedical topics include:
enzymatic pathways, biological systems,
receptor-ligand kinetics, microbial
cell growth and product formation
and the design and analysis of
biological reactors. Prerequisites:
CHE 202, MATH 252. Corequisite:
BME 301. (3-0-3)
BME 309
Biomedical Imaging and Sensing
An introduction to concepts of imaging
and sensing that underlie a wide
range of biomedical imaging modalities.
Topics covered include cell imaging,
multiphoton microscopy for biomedical
studies, molecular imaging,
infrared imaging, biomedical magnetic
imaging, X-ray imaging,
nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance
imaging, and ultrasound imaging.
Prerequisite: PHYS 221.
Corequisite: BME 330. (3-0-3)
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BME 310
Biomaterials
Application of biomaterials in different
tissue and organ systems.
Relationship between physical and
chemical structure of materials and
biological system response. Choosing,
fabricating and modifying materials
for specific biomedical applications.
Corequisite: CHEM 237. (3-0-3) (C)
BME 315
Instrumentation Laboratory
Laboratory exercises stress instrumentation
usage and data analysis
used to determine physiological
functions and variables and the
relations to physiological variability.
Prerequisite: ECE 211. Corequisite:
BME 330. (1-3-2) (C)
BME 320
Fluids Laboratory
Laboratory experiments in thermodynamics,
biological fluid flow and heat
transfer. Emphasis is placed on current
methods, instrumentation and
equipment used in biomedical engineering;
oral presentation of results;
and on the writing of comprehensive
reports. Prerequisites: BME 315,
BIOL 115. (0-3-1) (C)
BME 330
Analysis of Biosignals and Systems
This course is a junior level introduction
to the theoretical and practical
aspects of signal processing and
dynamic systems behavior as they
relate to physiological, biological, and
biomedical systems. The topics covered
will include sampling theory,
continuous and discrete Fourier
transforms and series, Laplace transforms,
Linear systems theory, signal
filtering, models of biological and
physiological systems, and analysis
of dynamic and feedback systems.
Prerequisites: BME 100, MATH 252,
ECE 211. (3-0-3)
BME 405
Physiology Laboratory
A laboratory course that demonstrates
basic concepts of bioengineering
design through experimental procedures
involving humans and experimental
animals. Statistical principles
of experimental design. Study of
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possible errors. Experiments include
nerve action, electrocardiography,
mechanics of muscle, membranes,
and non-invasive diagnostics in
humans. Prerequisite: BME 315.
(0-3-1) (C)
BME 410
Transport Phenomena in Living Systems
Convective and diffusive movement
and reaction of molecules in biological
systems. Kinetics of homogeneous
and heterogeneous reactions in biological
environments. Mechanisms
and models of transport across membranes.
Convective diffusion with
and without chemical reaction.
Prerequisites: BME 301, MATH 252.
(3-0-3)
BME 415
Concepts of Neural Engineering
Introduction to the fundamentals
and principles of neural engineering.
Emphasis is placed on pathological
conditions that motivate the engineering
design and clinical use of
neural prosthetic devices.
Pacemakers, FES stimulators, as
well as CNS devices are examined,
including extacorporeal, and
implantable systems. Prerequisites:
ECE 312, BME 315. (3-0-3) (C)
BME 419
Design Concepts in Biomedical Engineering
Introduction to Design Concepts in
Biomedical Engineering. This course
aims to educate students on project
definition and on the design, development,
and technology transfer of
potential biomedical products in the
context of the student’s major capstone
project. Students will learn
best practices for designing a marketable
medical device, including the
design process from the clinical problem
definition through prototype
and clinical testing to market readiness.
Prerequisite: Senior Standing.
(1-0-1) (C)
BME 420
Design Concepts in Biomedical Engineering
An introduction to the strategies and
fundamental bioengineering design
criteria behind the development of
biomedical engineering systems and
implantable devices that use either