Biomedical Engineering
517.
Applied Biology for Biomedical Engineers.
(3)
Emphasis on engineering principles and analysis of: (i) the cell as a complete system, including cellular subsystems, structures and functions; and (ii) select higher order systems of human physiology.
Restriction: permission of instructor or BME graduate advisor.
{Fall}
544.
Thermodynamics of Biological Systems [Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Molecular Components in Cells].
(3)
Principles of chemical thermodynamics will be considered and applied to the understanding of biological systems and to the development of biotechnological applications.
Restriction: permission of instructor or BME graduate advisor.
{Spring}
547.
Biomedical Engineering Research Practices.
(3)
Students will develop research, presentation, and scientific writing skills for theses, proposals, invention disclosures and journal articles. The course includes oral presentations, case studies of research ethics, technology transfer and manuscript preparation.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
{Fall}
556.
Protein and Nucleic Acid Engineering.
(3)
Students will learn the scientific principles and methods for engineering and manufacturing custom proteins, peptides, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates. The course will explicitly discuss methods and tools used in the production of engineered biomacromolecules.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
{Fall}
558.
Methods of Analysis in Bioengineering.
(3)
Presents applied analytical and numerical mathematical methods in the context of biomedical engineering problems. Introduces statistical methods for the design of experiments and analysis of experimental data in research and development activities.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
{Spring}
567.
Biomedical Engineering Seminar.
(1 to a maximum of 8)
Students will gain insight into scientific presentations and current biomedical engineering research by presenting their research and actively participating in an external research seminar, which will feature outstanding external and internal researchers as speakers.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
{Fall, Spring}
570.
Physical Bioanalytical Methods.
(3)
Introduction to the physics and chemistry of classical physical methods of analyzing biological and biologically-related samples. Topics include fluorescence microscopy, chemiluminescence, chromatography, electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, electrochemistry, ultracentrifugation, SPR, SEM, TEM, AFM, XPS, radiochemistry and flow cytometry.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
{Fall, even years}
572.
Biomaterials Engineering.
(3)
Introduction to biomaterials currently in use, including commercial and research applications. Includes an understanding of a material's properties, biological responses to the materials, clinical context of their use, manufacturing processes, and regulatory issues.
Restriction: permission of instructor or BME graduate advisor.
{Fall, odd years}
579.
Tissue Engineering.
(3)
A review of the current strategies involved in the design of engineered tissues and organs. The principles underlying the implementation of selected cells, biomaterial scaffolds, soluble regulators, and culture conditions will be addressed.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
{Spring, even years}
598.
Special Topics.
(1-3, no limit ?)
{Offered upon demand}
599.
Master's Thesis.
(1-6, no limit ?)
See Graduate Programs section for total credit requirements.
699.
Dissertation.
(3-12, no limit ?)
See Graduate Programs section for total credit requirements.
