Courses and Programs 1997-1999
Courses and Programs 1997-1999B M E 401. Scope of Biomedical Engineering. (1-0) Cr. 0.5. F. 8 weeks. Topics characteristic of career activities in biomedical engineering. For undergraduate students who wish to become familiar with the field of biomedical engineering. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
B M E 520. Biomechanics. (Same as E M 520.) (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1997. Prereq: Phys 111 or 221, Math 265. For students with interests in the life sciences who wish to obtain background in applied mechanics. Topics include equilibrium, vibratory motion, stress and deformation, material properties, flow of fluids, dimensional analysis and modeling of biological systems. Illustrative examples taken from biology and medicine.
B M E 525. Anatomy and Physiology for Biomedical Engineers. (2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Phys 222. Microscopic and gross anatomy with emphasis on functional relationships and engineering design.
B M E 540. Biomedical Applications of Chemical Engineering. (Same as Ch E 540.) (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1999. Prereq: Ch E 210, Math 266, Phys 222. The principles of thermodynamics and transport phenomena applied to the study of physiology and the design and operation of artificial organs and life support systems.
B M E 551. Advanced Vertebrate Physiology I. (Same as V P P 551.) See Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology.
B M E 551L. Advanced Vertebrate Physiology Lab. (Same as V P P 551L.) See Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology.
B M E 552. Advanced Vertebrate Physiology II. (Same as V P P 552.) See Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology.
B M E 555. Biomedical Fluid Mechanics. (Same as E M 555.) (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1998. Prereq: 520. Application of principles and concepts of fluid mechanics to problems in biology and medicine. Hemodynamic characteristics of the circulation, rheology of blood, flow in the microcirculation, flow in the large arteries, and the respiratory system.
B M E 575. Simulation of Biological Systems. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1998. Prereq: 525, 540. Development of mathematical models for living systems, including control systems, population dynamics, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and anesthesia delivery systems.
B M E 580. Biomaterials. (Same as E M 580, M S E 580.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: M S E 201. Presentation of the basic chemical and physical properties of biomaterials as they are related to their manipulation by the engineer for incorporation into living systems. Role of microstructure properties in the choice of biomaterials and design of artificial organs, implants, and prostheses.
B M E 590. Special Topics. Cr. 1 to 5 as arranged. Investigation of problems of special interest in biomedical engineering.
B M E 690. Advanced Topics. Cr. 1 to 5 as arranged. A. Instrumentation B. Simulation C. Transport Phenomena D. Biomaterials E. Information Processing.
B M E 699. Research.