Biomedical Engineering
Course Offerings Bulletin 2007-2008 for Winter (As of  3/20/2008)

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Advanced Mammalian Physiology II
See Physio CB 601-First of a two-quarter sequence presenting the following areas of physiology: neuromuscular, heart and circulation, endocrine, brain and special senses, body fluids and kidney, respiration, digestion, temperature control, and metabolism.

Advanced Mammalian Physiology II
See Physio CB 602-Continuation of 601.

500 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering U G 3
 Introduction to the engineering aspects of life science, utilizing lectures from medicine, engineering, and life science.
 Wi Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: EEOB 232, PhysioCB 311, or equiv; Mech Eng 410 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 400. 
571 Introduction to Bioinstrumentation U G 3
 Measurement and analysis of signals generated by biomedical transducers and bioelectric potentials, and their relationship to human physiology and bodily function.
 Wi Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 400, Elec Eng 300 or equiv. 
600 Survey of Biomedical Engineering U G 3
 Multi-lecturer survey course designed to introduce fundamental technologies and design methodologies relevant to biomedical engineering product development and clinical applications.
 Au Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. 
631 Fundamentals of Biomaterials U P G 3
 Review of basic concepts of materials science; biocompatibility and biological reactions to implanted materials; natural biomaterials and synthetic materials used in biological applications.
 Au Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Mech Eng 410; Mech Eng 420; and EEOB 232 or PhysioCB 311 or PhysioCB 601; or permission of instructor. 
686 Introduction to Biomedical Ultrasound U G 3
 Introduction to use of ultrasound in biomedical applications, including interaction of ultrasound with tissue; generation, reception and interpretation of ultrasonic signals; and clinical instrumentation.
 Au Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Math 255 or 415 or equiv and Physics 133 or equiv; or grad standing. 
694 Group Studies in Biomedical Engineering U G 1-5
 Provides groups of students opportunities to pursue special studies not otherwise offered.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  
701 Survey of Cardiovascular Bioengineering U P G 3
 Overview of biomedical engineering approaches in imaging and intervention in cardiovascular medicine.
 Wi Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq or concur: 400; or grad standing in engineering, medicine or science; or permission of instructor. 
706 Medical Imaging U G 3
 Introduction to medical imaging techniques, including data collection and image processing for projection x-ray, computed tomography, ultrasonic, and magnetic resonance.
 Au, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: ECE 352, prereq or concur: ECE 582; or grad standing in EE/ECE or BME. Not open to students with credit for ECE 706. Cross-listed in Electrical and Computer Engineering. 
721 Biological Transport U G 3
 Theoretical and phenomenological derivation of transport mechanisms important for biological systems. Includes passive, active and extracellular transport.
 Sp Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Math 255 or 415; Mech Eng 500 or equiv; Chem 125 or equiv; Biomed E 400 or grad standing; or permission of instructor. 
732 Soft-Tissue Biomaterials U G 3
 Study of soft-tissue biomaterials and their uses, including tissue engineering, drug delivery, cosmetic surgery and prosthetics.
 Wi Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 631 or permission of instructor. This course will enable students to understand requirements, classes, and properties of biomaterials used in effective device design. 
733 Hard-Tissue Biomaterials U P G 3
 Structure and material properties of musculoskeletal materials and the synthetic materials used in musculoskeletal reconstruction.
 Sp Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 631 or permission of instructor. 
739 Biopolymer Structure and Function U G 3
 Discussion of biopolymers, critical for normal body function, including those involved in bone structure, coagulation, elasticity, extracellular matrix, genetics.
 Au Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Chem 125 or equiv; Chem 231 or equiv; Biomed E 400 or grad standing; or permission of instructor. 
741 Tissue Mechanics U G 3
 Mechanical characterization of biological tissues at the organ and system level; exploration of interactions with physiological and pathological conditions.
 Wi Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq or concur: 400, 500, or 600; Mech Eng 410; EEOB 232 or PhysioCB 311 or PhysioCB 601; or permission of instructor. 
751 Professional and Ethical Issues in Biomedical Research U P G 2
 Discussion course based on case scenarios dealing with ethical issues facing biomedical researchers such as publishing practices, confidentiality, mentoring, etc.
 Au Qtr. 1 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad or professional standing; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 551 or Pharmcol 751. Cross-listed in Pharmacology. This course is graded S/U. 
761 Biomedical Nanotechnology U G 3
 Survey of biomedical technology with particular emphasis on nanoscale mass transport, nanomechanics, nanofluidics and medical therapeutics.
 Sp Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 400 or grad standing in engineering, medicine, or life science. Cross-listed with Chem Eng 769. 
762 Biomedical Microdevices G 3
 Basics of the application of microdevices to biomedical uses, including review of microfabrication and biophysical chemistry. Discussion and analysis of current research.
 Sp Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 400 or 500 or 600 or permission of instructor. This course will enable students to understand requirements, classes, and properties of biomaterials used in effective device design. 
763 Introduction to Micro and Nano Fluidics U G 3
 Introduction to basic principles of incompressible fluid mechanics appropriate to micro and nano fluidics.
 Au Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Mech Eng 504 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Mech Eng 715. Cross-listed with Mech Eng 715. 
765 Cellular Nanotechnology U G 3
 An introduction and overview of the role of nanotechnology in soft materials and biotechnology. Applications in polymer devices for biomedical and diagnostics are emphasized.
 Prereq: Sr or grad standing in engineering or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for CHBE 735. Cross-listed with CHBE 735. 
771 Biomedical Instrumentation U G 4
 Study of instruments and measurement techniques used in obtaining data from living systems.
 Sp Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl and 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 400 or 600; EEOB 232 or PhysioCB 601 or equiv; Elec Eng 300 or equiv; or permission of instructor. 
793 Individual Studies in Biomedical Engineering U G 1-15
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
813 Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and Imaging I G 3
 Presentation of the basic principles of MRI/MRS, including basic MR physics, pulse sequences, adiabatic excitation coil design, MR hardware image formation, localized spectroscopy.
 Wi Qtr. 2 1.5-hr lectures. Prereq: Grad standing and permission of instructor. Cross-listed in Radiology. 
814 Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and Imaging II G 3
 Presentation of the basic principles of MRI/MRS, including basic MR physics, pulse sequences, adiabatic excitation coil design, MR hardware image formation, localized spectroscopy.
 Sp Qtr. 2 1.5-hr lectures. Prereq: 813, grad standing and permission of the instructor. Cross-listed in Radiology. 
881 Seminar in Biomedical Engineering
 Weekly seminars by students and faculty.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 cl. Required of all biomed eng students. Final grade awarded upon completion of 3 quarters. All biomed eng students must complete the following series of 881 classes for 2 hrs credit. 
 881.01 Seminar in Biomedical Engineering I G 0
  This course is graded S/U. 
 881.02 Seminar in Biomedical Engineering II G 0
  1 hr cl. Prereq: 881.01. This course is graded S/U. 
 881.03 Seminar in Biomedical Engineering III G 1
  1 hr cl. Prereq: 881.02. This course is graded S/U. 
 881.04 Seminar in Biomedical Engineering IV G 0
  1 hr cl. Prereq: 881.03. This course is graded S/U. 
 881.05 Seminar in Biomedical Engineering V G 0
  1 hr cl. Prereq: 881.04. This course is graded S/U. 
 881.06 Seminar in Biomedical Engineering VI G 1
  1 hr cl. Prereq: 881.05. This course is graded S/U. 
891 Interdisciplinary Seminar
 Graduate seminar for graduate interdisciplinary studies.
 Cross-listed in Biomedical Informatics, Biophysics, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Integrated Biomedical Science, Pathology, Radiology, Statistics, and Vision Science. 
 891.01 Interdisciplinary Seminar on Biomedical Images G 1-2
  Graduate seminar for Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in Comprehensive Engineering and Science of Medical Images.
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 cl. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
894 Group Studies in Biomedical Engineering G 1-18
 Provides graduate students with an opportunity to pursue special studies not otherwise offered.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 18 cr hrs.  
990 Advanced Topics in Biomedical Engineering
 Advanced study of topics of special interest in Biomedical Engineering.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Biomed eng grad standing or permission of instructor. 
 990.02 Cardiovascular Fluid Mechanics, Transport and Imaging G 1-3
  Repeatable to a maximum of 24 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 990.03 Sensory Integration, Neural Networks and Life-Cycle Design G 1-3
  Repeatable to a maximum of 24 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 990.04 Hard-Tissue Biomaterials G 1-3
  Repeatable to a maximum of 24 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 990.05 Optical Techniques, Lasers, and Tissue Response G 1-3
  Repeatable to a maximum of 24 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
999 Research in Biomedical Engineering G 1-18
 Research for thesis or dissertation purposes only.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable.  This course is graded S/U.