An overview of the field of biomedical engineering designed to acquaint the students with its interdisciplinary nature; research areas presented by the biomedical engineering faculty.
Spring/Fall
1 hr./wk.
Students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of computer programming using examples from Python and MATLAB. The course will teach computer programming with a focus on practical applications for analyzing data and solving practical mathematical problems. Topics will include basic components of a computer (both hardware and software), memory and variables, expressions, selection structures, loops, arrays, functions, and commonly used algorithms such as sorting and searching. Students will become familiarized with proper coding practice, including modular code design and code reuse. At the end of the course, students will be able to apply computer programming skills to assist in both design and analysis for real-life engineering applications.
Spring/Fall
3 hr./wk.
Basic concepts and electrical components. Basic circuit laws. Series and Parallel DC Circuits analysis. DC Circuit theorems. PSpice DC Circuit Analysis. Capacitors and inductors. Transient analysis. Sinusoids and phasors. Sinusoidal steady state analysis. PSpice AC Circuit Analysis. Operational amplifiers. Frequency response.
Or coreq: PHYS 20800 (min. C grade);
MATH 39100 (min. C grade).
Spring Only
2 lecture,2 lab hr./wk.
Development of tools necessary in biomedical engineering, including gathering information from online and library sources, reading and understanding research articles, understanding experimental design (prospective vs. case-controlled study, correlation vs. causality etc.), graphing 1D and 2D data, computing basic statistics (mean, variance, histogram), evaluating hypothesis tests (t-test, ANOVA), estimating measurement error and propagating errors, computing linear regression coefficients, writing technical reports and giving oral presentations. All visualization and numerical methods will use MATLAB, which will be introduced from the beginning. All methods will be discussed in the context of real-world biomedical problems.
Fall Only
3 hr./wk.
This course addresses the development and analysis of mathematical models for time varying systems. The dynamical systems employed as examples will be of mechanical, electrical and chemical origin and will include those associated with physiological control, dynamics and vibrations, electrical circuits and chemical reactions. Topics include systems of ordinary differential equations, Laplace transforms, transfer functions, frequency response analysis, dynamics of feedback systems.
Fall Only
3 hr./wk.
The laboratory course focuses on the principles of experimental design, application of statistics, interpretation of data, and technical writing. Students will perform modular hands-on laboratory experiments in biotransport, biological control, signal analysis, imaging, biomechanics, biomaterials, and cell and tissue engineering.
Spring Only
1 lecture, 3 lab hr./wk.
Basic principles of biomedical electronics and measurements including sensors, transducers, amplifiers, filters, data acquisition and analysis, signal-to-noise ratio, artifacts; display of biological data using digital computers; design and analysis of biomedical instrumentation; laboratory applications of digital signal processing and real-time analysis of physiological signals.
3 lecture, 1 lab hr./wk.
The first course of a two-course sequence in which a year-long group project will be undertaken to design and construct a biomedical engineering device or system. Course topics include project planning and management as well as the regulatory, ethical, and legal aspects of medical device systems.
Fall Only
3 hr./wk.
The second course of a two-course sequence in which a year-long group project will be undertaken to design and construct a biomedical engineering device or system. Course topics include project planning and management as well as the regulatory, ethical, and legal aspects of medical device systems.
Spring Only
3 hr./wk.
The application of mechanics to the functioning of the human body at all levels from the cellular to the tissue, organ and whole body. The applications of rigid object mechanics to ergonomics, orthopaedic and sports biomechanics are considered with analysis of the knee, hip, and spine. Introductory continuum mechanics is used to describe the models of hard tissues such as bone and dentin and soft tissues such as skin, muscle, blood vessels, articular cartilage, tendons and ligaments.
Spring Only
3 hr./wk.
The course covers fundamental transport principles governing physiological or pathological transport phenomena in living systems and applications of these transport principles in the design of biomedical devices. Topics include transport across cell membrane, cell surface ligand-receptor kinetics, molecular transport within cells, cell adhesion, transvascular transport, and transport in organs.
Fall Only
3 hr./wk.
This course is concerned with the reaction and interaction of both inert and bioactive foreign materials placed in the living human body. Topics to be discussed include biocompatibility; characterization of non-living biomaterials; reaction of biological molecules with biomaterial surfaces; host response to implants; effects of degradation on implant materials; bioactive surfaces; resorbable implant materials; standardization and regulation of implant materials; in vitro and in vivo biomaterial testing methods; orthopaedic and other specific applications of biomaterials; and introduction to tissue engineering.
Spring Only
3 hr./wk.
The course covers basic engineering principles/technologies applied in Tissue Engineering. History, current research advances and challenges, as well as existing obstacles in Tissue Engineering are also covered. The topics include quantitative cell and tissue biology, cell and tissue characterization, tissue engineering methods and design, and clinical implementation.
Spring only
3 hr./wk.
This course introduces basic medical imaging and biomedical signal processing methods. It will present medical imaging modalities such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography (PET). Students will gain understanding in the basic physics of image acquisition and the algorithms required for image generation. In biomedical signal processing the emphasis is on bio-potentials such as electroencephalograms (EEG) and electrocardiograms (ECG). Basic image enhancement and image analysis will be presented in the context of x-ray imaging and microscopy. The course will include linear systems, random processes, and estimation theory. Students will gain hands-on experience in image and signal processing through Matlab programming in class and in assignments.
Spring Only
3 hr./wk.
This lecture/laboratory course focuses on the fundamentals of modern microfluidic devices with applications to biomedical measurements. Students will review fundamental properties of microfluidic systems including the effects of viscous flow, heat transfer, and electromagnetic phenomena on biological systems. Multiple laboratory modules will expose students to photolithographic and surface treatment techniques required for device development. An end of term project will require students to analyze designs of upcoming biomedical inventions and present their critiques via written report and oral presentation.
Fall Only
3 hrs./wk.
This course provides training in the systematic design, fabrication, testing, and documentation process required for commercial development of medical devices. Two devices related to cancer treatment, one diagnostic and other therapeutic, will be used as semester-long case studies to illustrate the development process to students. The course will be based on an apprentice model, and project kits will be provided to the students that will help them in preforming course work. Topics covered include introduction to product development life cycle, FDA regulated design documentation activities, concept generation and evaluation, computer-aided device design, design review process, design for manufacturing, bio-safe material selection, manufacturing processes available for medical device fabrication, testing methods, and preparation of documents for regulatory submission.
3 hr./wk.
An independent research and/or design project performed under the direction of a faculty mentor. At the conclusion of the project a written project report must be submitted to the faculty mentor.
Formal (written) commitment of a faculty mentor.
An independent project that enables students to perform BME technical and/or professional service to the College and/or neighboring community. Students will assist faculty conducting studies related to BME education and/or training. Faculty sponsor is required. A written project report must be submitted to the sponsor at the project's conclusion.
Written permission of instructor.
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