Biomedical Engineering
Course Offerings Bulletin 2008-2009 for Winter (As of  7/3/2009)

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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.

202 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering U 3
 Introduction to the engineering aspects of life science, utilizing lectures from engineering, medicine, and life science.
 Wi Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Mech Eng 410 or equiv; Biology 113 or equiv; Physics 132; prereq or concur Math 415; or permission of instructor. Open only to Biomed E undergrad students. 
205 Numerical Simulations in Biomedical Engineering U 2
 Computer based simulations for problems in biomedical engineering.
 Wi Qtr. 1 1-hr cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq or concur: Introductory MATLAB experience (OSU ENG 183 or equiv), Biomed E 202 concurrently; or permission of instructor. 
402 Biomedical Engineering Laboratory U 2
 Measurement and interpretation of data from living systems; measurement and analysis of signals generated by bioelectrical potentials, and their relationship to human physiology and function.
 Wi Qtr. 1 hr lecture, 3 hr lab. Prereq: 202; EEOB 232 or equiv; prereq or concur: EEOB 415; or permission of instructor. 
403 Quantitative Physiology U 4
 Introducing and building on fundamentals of control system theory. Quantitative models of physiological systems will be developed and studied.
 Sp Qtr. 4 1-hr cl. Prereq: 205; EEOB 232 and 415; Math 415. 
411 Bioimaging U 4
 Introduction to medical imaging techniques, including data collection and image processing for projection x-ray, computed tomography, ultrasonic, and magnetic resonance.
 Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 205; Physics 133; EEOB 232 or equiv; or permission of instructor. Biomed E Bioimaging "domain class". 
421 Biotransport U 4
 Integrating fundamental engineering and life science principles to cover key mass plus momentum transport concepts, and contemporary applications in biomedical engineering.
 Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 205; Mech Eng 420 or equiv and Mech Eng 500 or equiv; EEOB 232 or equiv; prereq or concur: EEOB 415; or permission of instructor. Biomed E Biotransport "domain course". 
431 Biomaterials U 4
 Review of basic concepts of materials science; biocompatibility and biological reactions to implanted materials; natural biomaterials and synthetic materials used in biological applications.
 Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 205; MatSc&En 205; Mech Eng 420; Mech Eng 500; EEOB 232; prereq or concur: EEOB 415; or permission of instructor. Biomed E Biomaterials "domain class". 
441 Biomechanics U 4
 Mechanical characterization of biological tissues at the organ and system level; exploration of biomechanical factors on physiological and pathological conditions.
 Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 205; Mech Eng 420 or equiv and Mech Eng 500 or equiv; EEOB 232 or equiv; prereq or concur: EEOB 415; or permission of instructor. Biomed E Biomechanics "domain course". 
451 Molecular, Cell, and Tissue Engineering U 4
 Introduction to the incorporation of living components and compatible biomaterials to repair or replace biological functions.
 Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 205; Mech Eng 500 or equiv; EEOB 232 or equiv; prereq or concur: EEOB 415; Biochem 511; or permission of instructor. Biomed E Molecular, Cell, Tissue Engineering "domain course". 
461 Biomedical Micro/Nanotechnology U 4
 Micro/nanotechnology focusing on integrating basic physics, chemistry, biochemistry and physiology of micro- and nanoscale devices in biomedical applications.
 Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 202, 205; MatSc&En 205; Biochem 511; EEOB 232; or permission of instructor. Biomed E Micro/Nano tech "domain course". 
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. 
501 Biomedical Engineering Design I U 4
 Biomedical device design, prototyping, testing, material considerations, regulatory requirements, product documentation, ethics. Application of design principles via student team projects to aid the disabled.
 Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: Sr standing in Biomed E and completion of at least 2 Biomed E domain classes; concur: Biomed E 503. First Biomed E capstone course. 
502 Biomedical Engineering Design II U 5
 Biomedical device design, prototyping, testing, material considerations, regulatory requirements, product documentation, ethics. Application of design principles via student team projects to aid the disabled.
 Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl, 2 3-hr labs. Prereq: 501. Continuation of Biomed E design capstone. 
503 Professional Development in Biomedical Engineering U 1
 Development of professional skills; engineering economy; project planning; ethics, best business practices in biomedical engineering.
 Prereq or concur: 501. 
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. 
581 Biomedical Engineering Seminar
 Weekly biomedical engineering seminars by students and faculty.
 1 credit awarded upon completion of 3 quarters of 581 (581.01-581.03). 
 581.01 Biomedical Engineering Seminar I U 0
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1-hr cl. Prereq: Biomed E sr standing. This course is graded S/U. 
 581.02 Biomedical Engineering Seminar II U 0
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1-hr cl. Prereq: 581.01. This course is graded S/U. 
 581.03 Biomedical Engineering Seminar III U 1
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1-hr cl. Prereq: 581.02. This course is graded S/U. 
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. 
662 Introduction to Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing U G 3
 Novel nanomanufacturing techinques will be introduced with a focus on top down approaches and a brief introduction of bottom up approaches.
 Au Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: ECE 331 or MatSc&En 205 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for ChBE 632 or ECE 632 or Ind Eng 652.02. Cross-listed with ChBE 632, ECE 632, and Ind Eng 652.02.. 
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.