Graduate Courses Biomedical Engineering (Interdepartmental Graduate Program) Supervisory Committee: E. B. Bartlett, T. R. Derrick, W. D. Franke, S. Jeftinija, S. Mallapragada, T. D. McGee, S. P. McLean, P. E. Patterson, R. C. Seagrave, H. Tyler, R. J. Weber, H. Xin The biomedical engineering program (B M E) is interdisciplinary in scope. The participating faculty are from the Colleges of Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, Education and Agriculture. Biomedical engineers are concerned with the application of engineering concepts and analytical techniques to biological and medical problems. They are interested in developing new concepts, instrumentation, and materials for use with living systems. In addition, they seek to understand those phenomena of living systems which have functional capabilities desirable in the design of physical systems. Graduates of the program are able to understand scientific literature, formulate hypotheses, complete independent research or design projects and report their results. They engage in research or design careers in the various fields of biomedical engineering. Undergraduate Study A curriculum leading to a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering is not offered. Undergraduate students planning graduate study are encouraged to develop knowledge in subjects prerequisite to biomedical engineering courses. For example, undergraduate students majoring in engineering, physics, or mathematics are encouraged to elect courses in organic chemistry, biochemistry, and biology. Undergraduate students majoring in life science areas should prepare for graduate study by electing courses in mathematics, engineering, and physics. Graduate Study Work is offered for the degrees master of science and doctor of philosophy with a major in biomedical engineering; students taking major work in other areas can minor or comajor in biomedical engineering. Prerequisite to major and minor work in biomedical engineering is an undergraduate degree in one of the fields of engineering, life sciences, physical sciences, or a professional degree in one of the fields of medicine. The program of formal courses taken by students is oriented toward developing proficiency in research or design in the interdisciplinary field or in utilizing biomedical principles in clinical situations. Selected background and advanced courses from related disciplines are taken in conjunction with appropriate biomedical engineering courses. The program of formal courses varies, depending upon the background and interests of the student, and is determined in consultation with the student’s advisory committee. Courses Primarily for Graduate Students, open to qualified undergraduate students B M E 590. Special Topics. Cr. 1 to 5 as arranged. Investigation of problems of special interest in biomedical engineering. B. Simulation E. Information Processing G. Biomechanics H. Virtual Reality I. Computational Intelligence Courses for Graduate Students B M E 690. Advanced Topics. Cr. 1 to 5 as arranged. B. Simulation E. Information Processing G. Biomechanics H. Virtual Reality I. Computational Intelligence B M E 699. Research.