Undergraduate Program

Fall Term Schedule

Fall 2025

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
BME 1000-1 Teaching Assistantship Mark Buckley 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Teaching assistantship in Biomedical Engineering. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 1001-1 Research Assistantship Mark Buckley 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Graduate research assistantship in Biomedical Engineering. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 101-1 Intro to Biomedical Engr Edward Brown MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM
An introductory overview of the multi-disciplinary field of biomedical engineering. Application of elementary engineering principles to the analyses of physiological systems. Course topics include biomechanics, cell and tissue engineering, biosignals, biosystems, bioinstrumentation, medical imaging, medical optics, and bioethics. Includes weekly laboratory and introduction to the use of computers as tools for solving engineering problems. Location (MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM)
BME 101-2 Intro to Biomedical Engr Kanika Vats F 1:00PM - 1:50PM
An introductory overview of the multi-disciplinary field of biomedical engineering. Application of elementary engineering principles to the analyses of physiological systems. Course topics include biomechanics, cell and tissue engineering, biosignals, biosystems, bioinstrumentation, medical imaging, medical optics, and bioethics. Includes weekly laboratory and introduction to the use of computers as tools for solving engineering problems. Location (F 1:00PM - 1:50PM)
BME 101-3 Intro to Biomedical Engr Kanika Vats T 9:40AM - 10:55AM
An introductory overview of the multi-disciplinary field of biomedical engineering. Application of elementary engineering principles to the analyses of physiological systems. Course topics include biomechanics, cell and tissue engineering, biosignals, biosystems, bioinstrumentation, medical imaging, medical optics, and bioethics. Includes weekly laboratory and introduction to the use of computers as tools for solving engineering problems. Location (T 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
BME 101-4 Intro to Biomedical Engr Kanika Vats T 12:30PM - 1:45PM
An introductory overview of the multi-disciplinary field of biomedical engineering. Application of elementary engineering principles to the analyses of physiological systems. Course topics include biomechanics, cell and tissue engineering, biosignals, biosystems, bioinstrumentation, medical imaging, medical optics, and bioethics. Includes weekly laboratory and introduction to the use of computers as tools for solving engineering problems. Location (T 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
BME 101-5 Intro to Biomedical Engr Kanika Vats W 2:00PM - 3:15PM
An introductory overview of the multi-disciplinary field of biomedical engineering. Application of elementary engineering principles to the analyses of physiological systems. Course topics include biomechanics, cell and tissue engineering, biosignals, biosystems, bioinstrumentation, medical imaging, medical optics, and bioethics. Includes weekly laboratory and introduction to the use of computers as tools for solving engineering problems. Location (W 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
BME 101-6 Intro to Biomedical Engr Kanika Vats W 3:25PM - 4:40PM
An introductory overview of the multi-disciplinary field of biomedical engineering. Application of elementary engineering principles to the analyses of physiological systems. Course topics include biomechanics, cell and tissue engineering, biosignals, biosystems, bioinstrumentation, medical imaging, medical optics, and bioethics. Includes weekly laboratory and introduction to the use of computers as tools for solving engineering problems. Location (W 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
BME 101-7 Intro to Biomedical Engr Kanika Vats T 2:00PM - 3:15PM
An introductory overview of the multi-disciplinary field of biomedical engineering. Application of elementary engineering principles to the analyses of physiological systems. Course topics include biomechanics, cell and tissue engineering, biosignals, biosystems, bioinstrumentation, medical imaging, medical optics, and bioethics. Includes weekly laboratory and introduction to the use of computers as tools for solving engineering problems. Location (T 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
BME 201-1 Fundamentals of Biomechanics Mark Buckley MWF 10:25AM - 11:15AM
Teaches elementary mechanical equilibrium and motion with extended applications to biology. Lectures present a traditional analysis of idealized particles and rigid bodies. Topics include force and moment balances, frames, trusses and pulleys, systems with friction, mass centers, area moments, and the linear and rotational kinetics and kinematics of rigid bodies. Weekly exercises apply fundamental principles to non-biological problems in two and three dimensions. Weekly problems extend the application to biological problems ranging from human motion to the mechanics of cells. In an end-of-term project students analyze human motion using the MATLAB programming language. This is a required course for BME majors typically taken in the sophomore year. 4 credits. Prerequisites: MATH 161 and 162, BME 101 and PHYS 121. Location (MWF 10:25AM - 11:15AM)
BME 201-2 Fundamentals of Biomechanics Mark Buckley F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Teaches elementary mechanical equilibrium and motion with extended applications to biology. Lectures present a traditional analysis of idealized particles and rigid bodies. Topics include force and moment balances, frames, trusses and pulleys, systems with friction, mass centers, area moments, and the linear and rotational kinetics and kinematics of rigid bodies. Weekly exercises apply fundamental principles to non-biological problems in two and three dimensions. Weekly problems extend the application to biological problems ranging from human motion to the mechanics of cells. In an end-of-term project students analyze human motion using the MATLAB programming language. This is a required course for BME majors typically taken in the sophomore year. 4 credits. Prerequisites: MATH 161 and 162, BME 101 and PHYS 121. Location (F 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
BME 201P-1 Matlab for BME Veena Ganeshan R 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Fundamentals of computer programming in MATLAB. Emphasis on programming basics, such as syntax, loop structures, logic, input/output, and graphics. Limited to BME majors; non-majors with permission of instructor. Location (R 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
BME 201P-2 Matlab for BME Veena Ganeshan R 11:05AM - 1:45PM
Fundamentals of computer programming in MATLAB. Emphasis on programming basics, such as syntax, loop structures, logic, input/output, and graphics. Limited to BME majors; non-majors with permission of instructor. Location (R 11:05AM - 1:45PM)
BME 201P-3 Matlab for BME Veena Ganeshan T 11:05AM - 1:45PM
Fundamentals of computer programming in MATLAB. Emphasis on programming basics, such as syntax, loop structures, logic, input/output, and graphics. Limited to BME majors; non-majors with permission of instructor. Location (T 11:05AM - 1:45PM)
BME 201P-4 Matlab for BME Veena Ganeshan T 3:25PM - 6:05PM
Fundamentals of computer programming in MATLAB. Emphasis on programming basics, such as syntax, loop structures, logic, input/output, and graphics. Limited to BME majors; non-majors with permission of instructor. Location (T 3:25PM - 6:05PM)
BME 201P-5 Matlab for BME Veena Ganeshan W 4:50PM - 7:30PM
Fundamentals of computer programming in MATLAB. Emphasis on programming basics, such as syntax, loop structures, logic, input/output, and graphics. Limited to BME majors; non-majors with permission of instructor. Location (W 4:50PM - 7:30PM)
BME 211-1 Cellular & Molecular Bio Found Ian Dickerson MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics that are required to understand the biomedical and broader biological issues that affect our lives. Note: You must register for a recitation when registering for the main section. Prerequisite: BIOL 110. Location (MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM)
BME 211-2 Cellular & Molecular Bio Found Ian Dickerson F 10:25AM - 11:15AM
Molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics that are required to understand the biomedical and broader biological issues that affect our lives. Note: You must register for a recitation when registering for the main section. Prerequisite: BIOL 110. Location (F 10:25AM - 11:15AM)
BME 218-1 Intro to Neuroengineering Laurel Carney TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Quantitative studies of neural responses at the cellular, circuit, and systems levels. Analytical and computational modeling of neurons and systems, including nonlinear behavior of neurons and neural circuits. Neural coding of information by single cells or neural populations. Introduction to neural networks. Techniques for recording neural activity. Location (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
BME 218-2 Intro to Neuroengineering Laurel Carney F 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Quantitative studies of neural responses at the cellular, circuit, and systems levels. Analytical and computational modeling of neurons and systems, including nonlinear behavior of neurons and neural circuits. Neural coding of information by single cells or neural populations. Introduction to neural networks. Techniques for recording neural activity. Location (F 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
BME 228-1 Physiological Control Systms Kevin Davis TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of control systems engineering. Topics include frequency domain modeling, time domain stability, transient and steady-state error analysis, root locus and frequency response techniques and feedback system design. Emphasis is placed on analyzing physiological control systems, but the concepts and design techniques are applicable and applied to a wide variety of other systems including mechanical and electrical systems. Graduate students will have more homework problems and additional exam problems. Prerequisites: juniors with MATH164, MATH 165 and BME 230 or ECE 241 (can be concurrent). Location (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
BME 228-2 Physiological Control Systms Kevin Davis M 4:50PM - 6:05PM
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of control systems engineering. Topics include frequency domain modeling, time domain stability, transient and steady-state error analysis, root locus and frequency response techniques and feedback system design. Emphasis is placed on analyzing physiological control systems, but the concepts and design techniques are applicable and applied to a wide variety of other systems including mechanical and electrical systems. Graduate students will have more homework problems and additional exam problems. Prerequisites: juniors with MATH164, MATH 165 and BME 230 or ECE 241 (can be concurrent). Location (M 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
BME 229-1 Applied Nanoscience and Nano-Engineering Kanika Vats TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
This course will educate students how engineering at the nanoscale is different from macro-level, how/why it offers novel properties which can be harnessed and applied to multiple research fields. Course content will include topics such as, nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanowires- their synthesis, applications, and properties; nanofabrication: both top-down and bottom-up approaches, nano-electronics, nanophotonics, and nano-pumps. Additionally, the workings of many spectroscopic and microscopic techniques specifically developed to analyze and manipulate nanomaterials will be discussed in detail. Prerequisites: Chemistry-I (CHEM 131), Chemistry-II (CHEM132), Physics-I Mechanics (PHYS 121)Biology (BIOL-110), Physics-II Electricity and Magnetism (PHYS 122) or permission of instructor Location (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
BME 230-01 BME Signals, Sys&Imaging Michael Giacomelli; Veena Ganeshan TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Introduction to continuous and discrete time signals and linear time invariant systems, with applications to BME including imaging. Topics include convolution, Laplace and Z transforms, stability of systems, the Fourier series and transform, noise and filtering, and fundamental concepts in image processing and enhancement. Weekly homework assignments are supplemented with labs every other week. Two Midterms and a comprehensive final exam. Prerequisites: BME210 or equivalent and MATH 165. Location (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
BME 230-02 BME Signals, Sys&Imaging Michael Giacomelli M 11:50AM - 1:05PM
Introduction to continuous and discrete time signals and linear time invariant systems, with applications to BME including imaging. Topics include convolution, Laplace and Z transforms, stability of systems, the Fourier series and transform, noise and filtering, and fundamental concepts in image processing and enhancement. Weekly homework assignments are supplemented with labs every other week. Two Midterms and a comprehensive final exam. Prerequisites: BME210 or equivalent and MATH 165. Location (M 11:50AM - 1:05PM)
BME 230-03 BME Signals, Sys&Imaging Michael Giacomelli M 10:25AM - 11:40AM
Introduction to continuous and discrete time signals and linear time invariant systems, with applications to BME including imaging. Topics include convolution, Laplace and Z transforms, stability of systems, the Fourier series and transform, noise and filtering, and fundamental concepts in image processing and enhancement. Weekly homework assignments are supplemented with labs every other week. Two Midterms and a comprehensive final exam. Prerequisites: BME210 or equivalent and MATH 165. Location (M 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
BME 230-04 BME Signals, Sys&Imaging Michael Giacomelli M 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Introduction to continuous and discrete time signals and linear time invariant systems, with applications to BME including imaging. Topics include convolution, Laplace and Z transforms, stability of systems, the Fourier series and transform, noise and filtering, and fundamental concepts in image processing and enhancement. Weekly homework assignments are supplemented with labs every other week. Two Midterms and a comprehensive final exam. Prerequisites: BME210 or equivalent and MATH 165. Location (M 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
BME 253-1 Fund of Ultrasound Imaging Stephen McAleavey TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
This course investigates the imaging techniques applied in state-of-the-art ultrasound imaging and their theoretical bases. Topics include linear acoustic systems, spatial impulse responses, the k-space formulation, methods of acoustic field calculation, dynamic focusing and apodization, scattering, the statistics of acoustic speckle, speckle correlation, compounding techniques, phase aberration correction, velocity estimation, and flow imaging. A strong emphasis is placed on readings of original sources and student assignments and projects based on realistic acoustic simulations. Location (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
BME 255-1 Translational Biomedical Opt Regine Choe MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM
This course provides considerations in designing optical instrument suitable for clinical translation, theory behind the light propagation in biological tissues, and data analysis and interpretation skills. In particular, fundamental theory behind the diffuse optical spectroscopy and tomography, diffuse correlation spectroscopy and photoacoustic tomography will be covered. Pre-requisites: BME221, BME270 or permission of instructor Location (MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
BME 260-1 Quantitative Physiology Scott Seidman; Kanika Vats TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
A quantitative, model-oriented approach to physiological systems is presented. Topics include muscle and nerve tissue, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the renal system, and a variety of neural systems. Prerequisite: ECE 113 or BME 210 or permission of instructor. Location (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
BME 260-3 Quantitative Physiology-Lab Scott Seidman; Kanika Vats F 10:00AM - 1:00PM
A quantitative, model-oriented approach to physiological systems is presented. Topics include muscle and nerve tissue, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the renal system, and a variety of neural systems. Location (F 10:00AM - 1:00PM)
BME 260-4 Quantitative Physiology Scott Seidman; Kanika Vats W 3:25PM - 6:25PM
A quantitative, model-oriented approach to physiological systems is presented. Topics include muscle and nerve tissue, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the renal system, and a variety of neural systems. Prerequisite: ECE 113 or BME 210 or permission of instructor. Location (W 3:25PM - 6:25PM)
BME 260-5 Quantitative Physiology ; Kanika Vats W 9:00AM - 12:00PM
A quantitative, model-oriented approach to physiological systems is presented. Topics include muscle and nerve tissue, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the renal system, and a variety of neural systems. Prerequisite: ECE 113 or BME 210 or permission of instructor. Location (W 9:00AM - 12:00PM)
BME 265-1 Introcell Mech & Mechbio Whasil Lee MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
This course will examine the mechanical properties of cells and the mechanotransduction processes of clinical and technological importance. Topics covered include the role of mechanotransducing biomolecules, models of cell mechanics, and the methods to measure mechanical properties of cells. This course will also introduce students to effects of internal / external mechanical stimuli on cellular processes which may lead to various human diseases. Students will learn basic terminology and concepts of mechanics at the molecular and cellular level with an emphasis on quantitative analysis, modeling, and applications to clinical medicine. Two additional laboratory modules will provide hands-on experience to measure cellular mechanical properties and mechanotransduction signaling using FRET-based force sensors and Calcium dye. Prerequisites/Corequisites: BME260 AND one of the following: BME211/411/ OR BIOL202 OR BIOL210. Location (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
BME 283-1 Biosolid Mechanics Amy Lerner TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
Application of engineering mechanics to biological tissues and systems, with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. Experimental, analytical and computational approaches for biomechanics are introduced in homework, laboratory and project assignments. Structure/function relationships and the effects of mechanics on biological processes will be considered as well as methods to evaluate risk for injury. The finite element modeling technique will be introduced for stress analysis. Pre-requisites: ME 226, BME 201 or ME 120. Location (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
BME 283-2 Biosolid Mechanics Amy Lerner W 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Application of engineering mechanics to biological tissues and systems, with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. Experimental, analytical and computational approaches for biomechanics are introduced in homework, laboratory and project assignments. Structure/function relationships and the effects of mechanics on biological processes will be considered as well as methods to evaluate risk for injury. The finite element modeling technique will be introduced for stress analysis. Pre-requisites: ME 226, BME 201 or ME 120. Location (W 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
BME 283-3 Biosolid Mechanics Amy Lerner W 10:25AM - 11:40AM
Application of engineering mechanics to biological tissues and systems, with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. Experimental, analytical and computational approaches for biomechanics are introduced in homework, laboratory and project assignments. Structure/function relationships and the effects of mechanics on biological processes will be considered as well as methods to evaluate risk for injury. The finite element modeling technique will be introduced for stress analysis. Pre-requisites: ME 226, BME 201 or ME 120. Location (W 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
BME 295-1 BME Design Seminar Scott Seidman; Benjamin Castaneda W 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Introduction to design of medical devices and instruments. Students are introduced to methods and strategies for creative design while considering ethical, economic, regulatory and safety issues. In addition to benchmarking existing devices, students prepare for a design project to be completed in the following semester. Prerequisites: math, science, and engineering courses appropriate for fourth-year students in BME. 2 credits Location (W 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
BME 390A-1 Supervised Teaching – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 390A-2 Supervised Teaching Mark Buckley 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 390A-3 Supervised Teaching Amy Lerner 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 390A-4 Supervised Teaching Veena Ganeshan 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 391-1 Independent Study – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 391-2 Independent Study Timothy Baran 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 391-3 Independent Study Ruth Herrera Perez 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 391-4 Independent Study Jonathan Stone 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 394-1 Internship – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru theInternship Registration Form. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 394-2 Internship Ram Haddas 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru theInternship Registration Form. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 395-1 Independent Research – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 395-2 Independent Research Regine Choe 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 395-3 Independent Research Ruth Herrera Perez 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 395-4 Independent Research Ben Miller 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 395-5 Independent Research Whasil Lee 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 395-6 Independent Research Anne Luebke 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
BME 230-03 BME Signals, Sys&Imaging Michael Giacomelli
Introduction to continuous and discrete time signals and linear time invariant systems, with applications to BME including imaging. Topics include convolution, Laplace and Z transforms, stability of systems, the Fourier series and transform, noise and filtering, and fundamental concepts in image processing and enhancement. Weekly homework assignments are supplemented with labs every other week. Two Midterms and a comprehensive final exam. Prerequisites: BME210 or equivalent and MATH 165.
BME 230-02 BME Signals, Sys&Imaging Michael Giacomelli
Introduction to continuous and discrete time signals and linear time invariant systems, with applications to BME including imaging. Topics include convolution, Laplace and Z transforms, stability of systems, the Fourier series and transform, noise and filtering, and fundamental concepts in image processing and enhancement. Weekly homework assignments are supplemented with labs every other week. Two Midterms and a comprehensive final exam. Prerequisites: BME210 or equivalent and MATH 165.
BME 230-04 BME Signals, Sys&Imaging Michael Giacomelli
Introduction to continuous and discrete time signals and linear time invariant systems, with applications to BME including imaging. Topics include convolution, Laplace and Z transforms, stability of systems, the Fourier series and transform, noise and filtering, and fundamental concepts in image processing and enhancement. Weekly homework assignments are supplemented with labs every other week. Two Midterms and a comprehensive final exam. Prerequisites: BME210 or equivalent and MATH 165.
BME 228-2 Physiological Control Systms Kevin Davis
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of control systems engineering. Topics include frequency domain modeling, time domain stability, transient and steady-state error analysis, root locus and frequency response techniques and feedback system design. Emphasis is placed on analyzing physiological control systems, but the concepts and design techniques are applicable and applied to a wide variety of other systems including mechanical and electrical systems. Graduate students will have more homework problems and additional exam problems. Prerequisites: juniors with MATH164, MATH 165 and BME 230 or ECE 241 (can be concurrent).
Monday and Wednesday
BME 265-1 Introcell Mech & Mechbio Whasil Lee
This course will examine the mechanical properties of cells and the mechanotransduction processes of clinical and technological importance. Topics covered include the role of mechanotransducing biomolecules, models of cell mechanics, and the methods to measure mechanical properties of cells. This course will also introduce students to effects of internal / external mechanical stimuli on cellular processes which may lead to various human diseases. Students will learn basic terminology and concepts of mechanics at the molecular and cellular level with an emphasis on quantitative analysis, modeling, and applications to clinical medicine. Two additional laboratory modules will provide hands-on experience to measure cellular mechanical properties and mechanotransduction signaling using FRET-based force sensors and Calcium dye. Prerequisites/Corequisites: BME260 AND one of the following: BME211/411/ OR BIOL202 OR BIOL210.
BME 255-1 Translational Biomedical Opt Regine Choe
This course provides considerations in designing optical instrument suitable for clinical translation, theory behind the light propagation in biological tissues, and data analysis and interpretation skills. In particular, fundamental theory behind the diffuse optical spectroscopy and tomography, diffuse correlation spectroscopy and photoacoustic tomography will be covered. Pre-requisites: BME221, BME270 or permission of instructor
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
BME 211-1 Cellular & Molecular Bio Found Ian Dickerson
Molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics that are required to understand the biomedical and broader biological issues that affect our lives. Note: You must register for a recitation when registering for the main section. Prerequisite: BIOL 110.
BME 201-1 Fundamentals of Biomechanics Mark Buckley
Teaches elementary mechanical equilibrium and motion with extended applications to biology. Lectures present a traditional analysis of idealized particles and rigid bodies. Topics include force and moment balances, frames, trusses and pulleys, systems with friction, mass centers, area moments, and the linear and rotational kinetics and kinematics of rigid bodies. Weekly exercises apply fundamental principles to non-biological problems in two and three dimensions. Weekly problems extend the application to biological problems ranging from human motion to the mechanics of cells. In an end-of-term project students analyze human motion using the MATLAB programming language. This is a required course for BME majors typically taken in the sophomore year. 4 credits. Prerequisites: MATH 161 and 162, BME 101 and PHYS 121.
BME 101-1 Intro to Biomedical Engr Edward Brown
An introductory overview of the multi-disciplinary field of biomedical engineering. Application of elementary engineering principles to the analyses of physiological systems. Course topics include biomechanics, cell and tissue engineering, biosignals, biosystems, bioinstrumentation, medical imaging, medical optics, and bioethics. Includes weekly laboratory and introduction to the use of computers as tools for solving engineering problems.
Tuesday
BME 101-3 Intro to Biomedical Engr Kanika Vats
An introductory overview of the multi-disciplinary field of biomedical engineering. Application of elementary engineering principles to the analyses of physiological systems. Course topics include biomechanics, cell and tissue engineering, biosignals, biosystems, bioinstrumentation, medical imaging, medical optics, and bioethics. Includes weekly laboratory and introduction to the use of computers as tools for solving engineering problems.
BME 201P-3 Matlab for BME Veena Ganeshan
Fundamentals of computer programming in MATLAB. Emphasis on programming basics, such as syntax, loop structures, logic, input/output, and graphics. Limited to BME majors; non-majors with permission of instructor.
BME 101-4 Intro to Biomedical Engr Kanika Vats
An introductory overview of the multi-disciplinary field of biomedical engineering. Application of elementary engineering principles to the analyses of physiological systems. Course topics include biomechanics, cell and tissue engineering, biosignals, biosystems, bioinstrumentation, medical imaging, medical optics, and bioethics. Includes weekly laboratory and introduction to the use of computers as tools for solving engineering problems.
BME 101-7 Intro to Biomedical Engr Kanika Vats
An introductory overview of the multi-disciplinary field of biomedical engineering. Application of elementary engineering principles to the analyses of physiological systems. Course topics include biomechanics, cell and tissue engineering, biosignals, biosystems, bioinstrumentation, medical imaging, medical optics, and bioethics. Includes weekly laboratory and introduction to the use of computers as tools for solving engineering problems.
BME 201P-4 Matlab for BME Veena Ganeshan
Fundamentals of computer programming in MATLAB. Emphasis on programming basics, such as syntax, loop structures, logic, input/output, and graphics. Limited to BME majors; non-majors with permission of instructor.
Tuesday and Thursday
BME 260-1 Quantitative Physiology Scott Seidman; Kanika Vats
A quantitative, model-oriented approach to physiological systems is presented. Topics include muscle and nerve tissue, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the renal system, and a variety of neural systems. Prerequisite: ECE 113 or BME 210 or permission of instructor.
BME 229-1 Applied Nanoscience and Nano-Engineering Kanika Vats
This course will educate students how engineering at the nanoscale is different from macro-level, how/why it offers novel properties which can be harnessed and applied to multiple research fields. Course content will include topics such as, nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanowires- their synthesis, applications, and properties; nanofabrication: both top-down and bottom-up approaches, nano-electronics, nanophotonics, and nano-pumps. Additionally, the workings of many spectroscopic and microscopic techniques specifically developed to analyze and manipulate nanomaterials will be discussed in detail. Prerequisites: Chemistry-I (CHEM 131), Chemistry-II (CHEM132), Physics-I Mechanics (PHYS 121)Biology (BIOL-110), Physics-II Electricity and Magnetism (PHYS 122) or permission of instructor
BME 283-1 Biosolid Mechanics Amy Lerner
Application of engineering mechanics to biological tissues and systems, with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. Experimental, analytical and computational approaches for biomechanics are introduced in homework, laboratory and project assignments. Structure/function relationships and the effects of mechanics on biological processes will be considered as well as methods to evaluate risk for injury. The finite element modeling technique will be introduced for stress analysis. Pre-requisites: ME 226, BME 201 or ME 120.
BME 228-1 Physiological Control Systms Kevin Davis
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of control systems engineering. Topics include frequency domain modeling, time domain stability, transient and steady-state error analysis, root locus and frequency response techniques and feedback system design. Emphasis is placed on analyzing physiological control systems, but the concepts and design techniques are applicable and applied to a wide variety of other systems including mechanical and electrical systems. Graduate students will have more homework problems and additional exam problems. Prerequisites: juniors with MATH164, MATH 165 and BME 230 or ECE 241 (can be concurrent).
BME 218-1 Intro to Neuroengineering Laurel Carney
Quantitative studies of neural responses at the cellular, circuit, and systems levels. Analytical and computational modeling of neurons and systems, including nonlinear behavior of neurons and neural circuits. Neural coding of information by single cells or neural populations. Introduction to neural networks. Techniques for recording neural activity.
BME 230-01 BME Signals, Sys&Imaging Michael Giacomelli; Veena Ganeshan
Introduction to continuous and discrete time signals and linear time invariant systems, with applications to BME including imaging. Topics include convolution, Laplace and Z transforms, stability of systems, the Fourier series and transform, noise and filtering, and fundamental concepts in image processing and enhancement. Weekly homework assignments are supplemented with labs every other week. Two Midterms and a comprehensive final exam. Prerequisites: BME210 or equivalent and MATH 165.
BME 253-1 Fund of Ultrasound Imaging Stephen McAleavey
This course investigates the imaging techniques applied in state-of-the-art ultrasound imaging and their theoretical bases. Topics include linear acoustic systems, spatial impulse responses, the k-space formulation, methods of acoustic field calculation, dynamic focusing and apodization, scattering, the statistics of acoustic speckle, speckle correlation, compounding techniques, phase aberration correction, velocity estimation, and flow imaging. A strong emphasis is placed on readings of original sources and student assignments and projects based on realistic acoustic simulations.
Wednesday
BME 260-5 Quantitative Physiology ; Kanika Vats
A quantitative, model-oriented approach to physiological systems is presented. Topics include muscle and nerve tissue, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the renal system, and a variety of neural systems. Prerequisite: ECE 113 or BME 210 or permission of instructor.
BME 283-3 Biosolid Mechanics Amy Lerner
Application of engineering mechanics to biological tissues and systems, with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. Experimental, analytical and computational approaches for biomechanics are introduced in homework, laboratory and project assignments. Structure/function relationships and the effects of mechanics on biological processes will be considered as well as methods to evaluate risk for injury. The finite element modeling technique will be introduced for stress analysis. Pre-requisites: ME 226, BME 201 or ME 120.
BME 283-2 Biosolid Mechanics Amy Lerner
Application of engineering mechanics to biological tissues and systems, with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. Experimental, analytical and computational approaches for biomechanics are introduced in homework, laboratory and project assignments. Structure/function relationships and the effects of mechanics on biological processes will be considered as well as methods to evaluate risk for injury. The finite element modeling technique will be introduced for stress analysis. Pre-requisites: ME 226, BME 201 or ME 120.
BME 101-5 Intro to Biomedical Engr Kanika Vats
An introductory overview of the multi-disciplinary field of biomedical engineering. Application of elementary engineering principles to the analyses of physiological systems. Course topics include biomechanics, cell and tissue engineering, biosignals, biosystems, bioinstrumentation, medical imaging, medical optics, and bioethics. Includes weekly laboratory and introduction to the use of computers as tools for solving engineering problems.
BME 295-1 BME Design Seminar Scott Seidman; Benjamin Castaneda
Introduction to design of medical devices and instruments. Students are introduced to methods and strategies for creative design while considering ethical, economic, regulatory and safety issues. In addition to benchmarking existing devices, students prepare for a design project to be completed in the following semester. Prerequisites: math, science, and engineering courses appropriate for fourth-year students in BME. 2 credits
BME 101-6 Intro to Biomedical Engr Kanika Vats
An introductory overview of the multi-disciplinary field of biomedical engineering. Application of elementary engineering principles to the analyses of physiological systems. Course topics include biomechanics, cell and tissue engineering, biosignals, biosystems, bioinstrumentation, medical imaging, medical optics, and bioethics. Includes weekly laboratory and introduction to the use of computers as tools for solving engineering problems.
BME 260-4 Quantitative Physiology Scott Seidman; Kanika Vats
A quantitative, model-oriented approach to physiological systems is presented. Topics include muscle and nerve tissue, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the renal system, and a variety of neural systems. Prerequisite: ECE 113 or BME 210 or permission of instructor.
BME 201P-5 Matlab for BME Veena Ganeshan
Fundamentals of computer programming in MATLAB. Emphasis on programming basics, such as syntax, loop structures, logic, input/output, and graphics. Limited to BME majors; non-majors with permission of instructor.
Thursday
BME 201P-2 Matlab for BME Veena Ganeshan
Fundamentals of computer programming in MATLAB. Emphasis on programming basics, such as syntax, loop structures, logic, input/output, and graphics. Limited to BME majors; non-majors with permission of instructor.
BME 201P-1 Matlab for BME Veena Ganeshan
Fundamentals of computer programming in MATLAB. Emphasis on programming basics, such as syntax, loop structures, logic, input/output, and graphics. Limited to BME majors; non-majors with permission of instructor.
Friday
BME 260-3 Quantitative Physiology-Lab Scott Seidman; Kanika Vats
A quantitative, model-oriented approach to physiological systems is presented. Topics include muscle and nerve tissue, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the renal system, and a variety of neural systems.
BME 211-2 Cellular & Molecular Bio Found Ian Dickerson
Molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics that are required to understand the biomedical and broader biological issues that affect our lives. Note: You must register for a recitation when registering for the main section. Prerequisite: BIOL 110.
BME 101-2 Intro to Biomedical Engr Kanika Vats
An introductory overview of the multi-disciplinary field of biomedical engineering. Application of elementary engineering principles to the analyses of physiological systems. Course topics include biomechanics, cell and tissue engineering, biosignals, biosystems, bioinstrumentation, medical imaging, medical optics, and bioethics. Includes weekly laboratory and introduction to the use of computers as tools for solving engineering problems.
BME 201-2 Fundamentals of Biomechanics Mark Buckley
Teaches elementary mechanical equilibrium and motion with extended applications to biology. Lectures present a traditional analysis of idealized particles and rigid bodies. Topics include force and moment balances, frames, trusses and pulleys, systems with friction, mass centers, area moments, and the linear and rotational kinetics and kinematics of rigid bodies. Weekly exercises apply fundamental principles to non-biological problems in two and three dimensions. Weekly problems extend the application to biological problems ranging from human motion to the mechanics of cells. In an end-of-term project students analyze human motion using the MATLAB programming language. This is a required course for BME majors typically taken in the sophomore year. 4 credits. Prerequisites: MATH 161 and 162, BME 101 and PHYS 121.
BME 218-2 Intro to Neuroengineering Laurel Carney
Quantitative studies of neural responses at the cellular, circuit, and systems levels. Analytical and computational modeling of neurons and systems, including nonlinear behavior of neurons and neural circuits. Neural coding of information by single cells or neural populations. Introduction to neural networks. Techniques for recording neural activity.