Spring Term Schedule
Spring 2026
| Number | Title | Instructor | Time |
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BME 099-01
Regine Choe; Kanika Vats
W 3:25PM - 6:05PM
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Shared lab course for BME221 and BME245.
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BME 099-02
Regine Choe; Kanika Vats
M 3:25PM - 6:05PM
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Shared lab course for BME221 and BME245.
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BME 099-03
Regine Choe; Kanika Vats
R 3:25PM - 6:05PM
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Shared lab course for BME221 and BME245.
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BME 1000-01
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Teaching assistantship in Biomedical Engineering.
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BME 1000-01
Mark Buckley
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Teaching assistantship in Biomedical Engineering.
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BME 1001-01
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Graduate research assistantship in Biomedical Engineering.
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BME 117-01
Laurel Carney
W 10:25AM - 11:40AM
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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.
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BME 117-02
Laurel Carney
M 3:25PM - 5:20PM
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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.
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BME 117-03
Laurel Carney
M 4:50PM - 6:45PM
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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.
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BME 117-04
Laurel Carney
M 11:50AM - 1:45PM
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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.
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BME 117-05
Laurel Carney
M 11:50AM - 1:45PM
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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.
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BME 150-01
Scott Seidman
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course will instruct on how to interface sensors and actuators with micro controllers to make measurements and control objects in the real world. No knowledge of programming or micro controllers is required. Course will be online, generally asynchronous with one synchronous organizational meeting (available as a live video conference) and will contain many laboratory exercises. Access to a PC or Mac computer, a reliable internet connection, the means to record a video (cell phone is fine) Are necessary. The purchase of a microcontroller kit and some electronic tools and parts (approx $55 total), in lieu of a textbook, are required
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BME 203-01
Cherice Hill
MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM
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This course introduces fundamental principles and methodological approaches for quantifying 3D human movement mechanics. Course content will include inverse dynamics computation of joint forces, moments, and mass centers; study design for human subject biomechanics studies; biomechanical data collection using both traditional and wearable technologies (such as 3D motion capture, force plates, and pressure insoles); and quantitative analysis and interpretation of human movement mechanics data.
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BME 203-02
Cherice Hill
R 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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This course introduces fundamental principles and methodological approaches for quantifying 3D human movement mechanics. Course content will include inverse dynamics computation of joint forces, moments, and mass centers; study design for human subject biomechanics studies; biomechanical data collection using both traditional and wearable technologies (such as 3D motion capture, force plates, and pressure insoles); and quantitative analysis and interpretation of human movement mechanics data.
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BME 210-01
Edmund Lalor; Veena Ganeshan
MWF 10:25AM - 11:15AM
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Introduction to electrical circuit theory. Examples will include bioelectric systems and signals and models of biological systems.
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BME 210-02
Edmund Lalor; Veena Ganeshan
W 8:00AM - 10:00AM
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Introduction to electrical circuit theory. Examples will include bioelectric systems and signals and models of biological systems.
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BME 210-04
Edmund Lalor; Veena Ganeshan
T 11:50AM - 1:50PM
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Introduction to electrical circuit theory. Examples will include bioelectric systems and signals and models of biological systems.
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BME 210-05
Edmund Lalor; Veena Ganeshan
T 9:00AM - 11:00AM
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Introduction to electrical circuit theory. Examples will include bioelectric systems and signals and models of biological systems.
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BME 210-06
Edmund Lalor
M 7:40PM - 8:55PM
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Introduction to electrical circuit theory. Examples will include bioelectric systems and signals and models of biological systems.
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BME 210-07
Edmund Lalor
F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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Introduction to electrical circuit theory. Examples will include bioelectric systems and signals and models of biological systems.
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BME 210-08
Edmund Lalor
F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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Introduction to electrical circuit theory. Examples will include bioelectric systems and signals and models of biological systems.
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BME 210-09
Edmund Lalor
F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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Introduction to electrical circuit theory. Examples will include bioelectric systems and signals and models of biological systems.
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BME 210-11
Edmund Lalor
F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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Introduction to electrical circuit theory. Examples will include bioelectric systems and signals and models of biological systems.
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BME 210-12
Edmund Lalor
F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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Introduction to electrical circuit theory. Examples will include bioelectric systems and signals and models of biological systems.
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BME 210-14
Edmund Lalor
M 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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Introduction to electrical circuit theory. Examples will include bioelectric systems and signals and models of biological systems.
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BME 212-01
Mark Buckley
TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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Viscoelastic materials have the capacity to both store and dissipate energy. As a result, properly describing their mechanical behavior lies outside the scope of both solid mechanics and fluid mechanics. This course will develop constitutive relations and strategies for solving boundary value problems in linear viscoelastic materials. In addition, the closely-related biphasic theory for fluid-filled porous solids will be introduced. An emphasis will be placed on applications to cartilage, tendon, ligament, muscle, blood vessels, and other biological tissues. Advanced topics including non-linear viscoelasticity, composite viscoelasticity and physical mechanisms of viscoelasticity will be surveyed. Prerequisites: ME 225 or CHE 243; ME 226 or BME 201.
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BME 216-01
Laurel Carney
MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM
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The focus of this course is on neural representations of speech sounds; introduction to basics of speech phonetics and responses from the auditory nerve through the brainstem, midbrain, and cortex; techniques for analyzing speech and neural responses. Students from BME, LING, BCSC, NSCI and other programs will work in interdisciplinary teams on a final project.
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BME 221-01
Regine Choe
MWF 1:00PM - 1:50PM
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The application of numerical and statistical methods to model biological systems and interpret biological data, using the MATLAB programming language.
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BME 245-01
Kanika Vats
TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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This course provides a background in biomaterials: basic material properties, specifics on ceramics, polymers and metals used in the body, and special topics related to biomaterials including tissue engineering, biological responses to implanted materials, and drug delivery. You must register for a lab section (BME099) when registering for this course.
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BME 245-02
Kanika Vats
F 11:50AM - 12:40PM
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This course provides a background in biomaterials: basic material properties, specifics on ceramics, polymers and metals used in the body, and special topics related to biomaterials including tissue engineering, biological responses to implanted materials, and drug delivery. You must register for a lab section (BME099) when registering for this course.
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BME 251-01
Diane Dalecki
TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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The course presents the physical basis for the use of high-frequency sound in medicine. Topics include acoustic properties of tissue, sound propagation (both linear and nonlinear) in tissues, interaction of ultrasound with gas bodies (acoustic cavitation and contrast agents), thermal and non-thermal biological effects of ultrasound, ultrasonography, dosimetry, hyperthermia and lithotripsy.
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BME 258-01
Martha Gdowski
MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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This course analyzes the structural composition of the human body from cellular to organ system levels. The goal is to provide a foundation in human anatomy appropriate for students interested in the bioscience and health care professions (e.g. nursing, physical therapy, medicine, bioengineering). Learning objectives will be achieved through a combination of lecture and hands-on (laboratory) approaches, reinforced by clinical examples. Students must register for BOTH the lecture and lab components of the course.
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BME 258-02
Martha Gdowski
R 9:00AM - 10:15AM
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This course analyzes the structural composition of the human body from cellular to organ system levels. The goal is to provide a foundation in human anatomy appropriate for students interested in the bioscience and health care professions (e.g. nursing, physical therapy, medicine, bioengineering). Learning objectives will be achieved through a combination of lecture and hands-on (laboratory) approaches, reinforced by clinical examples. Students must register for BOTH the lecture and lab components of the course.
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BME 258-03
Martha Gdowski
R 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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This course analyzes the structural composition of the human body from cellular to organ system levels. The goal is to provide a foundation in human anatomy appropriate for students interested in the bioscience and health care professions (e.g. nursing, physical therapy, medicine, bioengineering). Learning objectives will be achieved through a combination of lecture and hands-on (laboratory) approaches, reinforced by clinical examples. Students must register for BOTH the lecture and lab components of the course.
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BME 258-04
Martha Gdowski
R 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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This course analyzes the structural composition of the human body from cellular to organ system levels. The goal is to provide a foundation in human anatomy appropriate for students interested in the bioscience and health care professions (e.g. nursing, physical therapy, medicine, bioengineering). Learning objectives will be achieved through a combination of lecture and hands-on (laboratory) approaches, reinforced by clinical examples. Students must register for BOTH the lecture and lab components of the course.
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BME 262-01
Ruth Herrera Perez
TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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This course provides a comprehensive overview of modern cell and tissue engineering. It focuses on the fundamental interactions between cells and their environment, with a strong emphasis on contemporary advancements in cell and tissue engineering. The course covers three main areas in multiple modules: 1. Fundamental Biology: Elements of embryonic morphogenesis, wound healing, cell culture, and stem cells. 2. Cellular Engineering: Assessing and engineering cell responses (cell signaling), and understanding the mechanics and biology of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and 3. Advanced Technologies: Innovative strategies in biomaterials, genome editing, drug delivery, and bioreactors for functional tissue engineering and manufacturing. Throughout the course, we will focus on analytical skills, and students are expected to have a background in biology, chemistry, mass transfer, thermodynamics, and physiology. The course includes a term project with both written and oral components. Students will choose a specific application in cell and tissue engineering and analyze its underlying technology, clinical need, and ethical implications.
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BME 262-03
Ruth Herrera Perez
M 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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This course provides a comprehensive overview of modern cell and tissue engineering. It focuses on the fundamental interactions between cells and their environment, with a strong emphasis on contemporary advancements in cell and tissue engineering. The course covers three main areas in multiple modules: 1. Fundamental Biology: Elements of embryonic morphogenesis, wound healing, cell culture, and stem cells. 2. Cellular Engineering: Assessing and engineering cell responses (cell signaling), and understanding the mechanics and biology of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and 3. Advanced Technologies: Innovative strategies in biomaterials, genome editing, drug delivery, and bioreactors for functional tissue engineering and manufacturing. Throughout the course, we will focus on analytical skills, and students are expected to have a background in biology, chemistry, mass transfer, thermodynamics, and physiology. The course includes a term project with both written and oral components. Students will choose a specific application in cell and tissue engineering and analyze its underlying technology, clinical need, and ethical implications.
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BME 269-01
Whasil Lee
TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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This course will introduce students to the fundamental principles of protein structure and function. Students will explore key concepts, including protein folding domains, spatial interactions among biomolecules, and the effects of disease-associated mutations on protein function, with a focus on their connections to human diseases. Instructional methods will include lectures, laboratory sessions utilizing the open-source software Visual Molecular Dynamics (VMD), and student-led oral presentations paired with critical discussions. The course will also incorporate AI-driven tools, including AlphaFold, to enhance understanding of protein folding and structural prediction
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BME 270-01
Edward Brown
TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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This course covers the principles and practice of light microscopy as applied to biological and medical questions. Topics include basic light microscopy, DIC, phase epifluorescence, confocal and multiphoton laser-scanning microscopy, and selected methods such as CARS, FRET, FRAP, FCS, etc.
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BME 272-01
Michael Giacomelli
TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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This course will review the engineering of optical system for biomedical microscopy by exploring widely used biomedical imaging systems such as confocal microscopy, multiphoton microscopy and optical coherent tomography among others. These techniques will be introduced in the context of the imaging problems they solve with a goal of giving students a broad, undergraduate level understanding of the constraints and solutions to biomedical microscopy. The graduate version of this course will include additional assignments and be appropriate for graduate students starting out in biomedical optics.
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BME 274-01
Scott Seidman
TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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Course will cover circuits and sensors used to measure physiological systems at an advanced level. Both signal conditioning and sensor characteristics will be addressed. Topics will include measurement of strain, pressure, flow, temperature, biopotentials, and physical circuit construction. The co-requisite laboratory will focus on the practical implementation of electronic devices for biomedical measurements. Prerequisites: BME 210, ECE 113 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
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BME 274-02
Scott Seidman
F 8:00AM - 11:00AM
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Course will cover circuits and sensors used to measure physiological systems at an advanced level. Both signal conditioning and sensor characteristics will be addressed. Topics will include measurement of strain, pressure, flow, temperature, biopotentials, and physical circuit construction. The co-requisite laboratory will focus on the practical implementation of electronic devices for biomedical measurements. Prerequisites: BME 210, ECE 113 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
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BME 296-01
Scott Seidman; Benjamin Castaneda Aphan
TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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Senior capstone design course in the Biomedical Engineering Program. Students work in teams to design, build, and test a medical device or instrument for a faculty, community or industrial sponsor. Accompanying lectures and discussions introduce issues related to ethics, economics, project management, regulation, safety, and reliability. Students will work in teams to design, build and test a prototype medical device, and document their activities through a variety of reports and presentations.
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BME 296-02
Scott Seidman
W 3:25PM - 6:05PM
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Senior capstone design course in the Biomedical Engineering Program. Students work in teams to design, build, and test a medical device or instrument for a faculty, community or industrial sponsor. Accompanying lectures and discussions introduce issues related to ethics, economics, project management, regulation, safety, and reliability. Students will work in teams to design, build and test a prototype medical device, and document their activities through a variety of reports and presentations. Prerequisites: Math, science, and engineering courses appropriate for fourth-year students in BME, BME 295, BME 260. Open only to Senior majors or permission of instructor.
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BME 391-01
Edward Brown
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue in-depth, independent exploration of a topic not regularly offered in the curriculum, under the supervision of a faculty member in the form of independent study, practicum, internship or research. The objectives and content are determined in consultation between students and full-time members of the teaching faculty. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed through the Independent Study Registration form (https://secure1.rochester.edu/registrar/forms/independent-study-form.php)
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BME 395-01
Nebojsa Duric
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue in-depth, independent exploration of a topic not regularly offered in the curriculum, under the supervision of a faculty member in the form of independent study, practicum, internship or research. The objectives and content are determined in consultation between students and full-time members of the teaching faculty. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed through the Independent Study Registration form (https://secure1.rochester.edu/registrar/forms/independent-study-form.php)
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BME 395-09
Ben Miller
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue in-depth, independent exploration of a topic not regularly offered in the curriculum, under the supervision of a faculty member in the form of independent study, practicum, internship or research. The objectives and content are determined in consultation between students and full-time members of the teaching faculty. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed through the Independent Study Registration form (https://secure1.rochester.edu/registrar/forms/independent-study-form.php)
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BME 395-10
Whasil Lee
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue in-depth, independent exploration of a topic not regularly offered in the curriculum, under the supervision of a faculty member in the form of independent study, practicum, internship or research. The objectives and content are determined in consultation between students and full-time members of the teaching faculty. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed through the Independent Study Registration form (https://secure1.rochester.edu/registrar/forms/independent-study-form.php)
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BME 395-11
Lisa DeLouise
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue in-depth, independent exploration of a topic not regularly offered in the curriculum, under the supervision of a faculty member in the form of independent study, practicum, internship or research. The objectives and content are determined in consultation between students and full-time members of the teaching faculty. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed through the Independent Study Registration form (https://secure1.rochester.edu/registrar/forms/independent-study-form.php)
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Spring 2026
| Number | Title | Instructor | Time |
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BME 117-04
Laurel Carney
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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. |
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BME 117-05
Laurel Carney
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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. |
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BME 099-02
Regine Choe; Kanika Vats
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Shared lab course for BME221 and BME245. |
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BME 117-02
Laurel Carney
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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. |
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BME 262-03
Ruth Herrera Perez
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This course provides a comprehensive overview of modern cell and tissue engineering. It focuses on the fundamental interactions between cells and their environment, with a strong emphasis on contemporary advancements in cell and tissue engineering. The course covers three main areas in multiple modules: 1. Fundamental Biology: Elements of embryonic morphogenesis, wound healing, cell culture, and stem cells. 2. Cellular Engineering: Assessing and engineering cell responses (cell signaling), and understanding the mechanics and biology of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and 3. Advanced Technologies: Innovative strategies in biomaterials, genome editing, drug delivery, and bioreactors for functional tissue engineering and manufacturing. Throughout the course, we will focus on analytical skills, and students are expected to have a background in biology, chemistry, mass transfer, thermodynamics, and physiology. The course includes a term project with both written and oral components. Students will choose a specific application in cell and tissue engineering and analyze its underlying technology, clinical need, and ethical implications. |
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BME 117-03
Laurel Carney
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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. |
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BME 210-14
Edmund Lalor
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Introduction to electrical circuit theory. Examples will include bioelectric systems and signals and models of biological systems. |
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BME 210-06
Edmund Lalor
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Introduction to electrical circuit theory. Examples will include bioelectric systems and signals and models of biological systems. |
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| Monday and Wednesday | |
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BME 203-01
Cherice Hill
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This course introduces fundamental principles and methodological approaches for quantifying 3D human movement mechanics. Course content will include inverse dynamics computation of joint forces, moments, and mass centers; study design for human subject biomechanics studies; biomechanical data collection using both traditional and wearable technologies (such as 3D motion capture, force plates, and pressure insoles); and quantitative analysis and interpretation of human movement mechanics data. |
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BME 216-01
Laurel Carney
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The focus of this course is on neural representations of speech sounds; introduction to basics of speech phonetics and responses from the auditory nerve through the brainstem, midbrain, and cortex; techniques for analyzing speech and neural responses. Students from BME, LING, BCSC, NSCI and other programs will work in interdisciplinary teams on a final project. |
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BME 258-01
Martha Gdowski
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This course analyzes the structural composition of the human body from cellular to organ system levels. The goal is to provide a foundation in human anatomy appropriate for students interested in the bioscience and health care professions (e.g. nursing, physical therapy, medicine, bioengineering). Learning objectives will be achieved through a combination of lecture and hands-on (laboratory) approaches, reinforced by clinical examples. Students must register for BOTH the lecture and lab components of the course. |
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| Monday, Wednesday, and Friday | |
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BME 210-01
Edmund Lalor; Veena Ganeshan
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Introduction to electrical circuit theory. Examples will include bioelectric systems and signals and models of biological systems. |
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BME 221-01
Regine Choe
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The application of numerical and statistical methods to model biological systems and interpret biological data, using the MATLAB programming language. |
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| Tuesday | |
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BME 210-05
Edmund Lalor; Veena Ganeshan
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Introduction to electrical circuit theory. Examples will include bioelectric systems and signals and models of biological systems. |
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BME 210-04
Edmund Lalor; Veena Ganeshan
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Introduction to electrical circuit theory. Examples will include bioelectric systems and signals and models of biological systems. |
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| Tuesday and Thursday | |
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BME 212-01
Mark Buckley
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Viscoelastic materials have the capacity to both store and dissipate energy. As a result, properly describing their mechanical behavior lies outside the scope of both solid mechanics and fluid mechanics. This course will develop constitutive relations and strategies for solving boundary value problems in linear viscoelastic materials. In addition, the closely-related biphasic theory for fluid-filled porous solids will be introduced. An emphasis will be placed on applications to cartilage, tendon, ligament, muscle, blood vessels, and other biological tissues. Advanced topics including non-linear viscoelasticity, composite viscoelasticity and physical mechanisms of viscoelasticity will be surveyed. Prerequisites: ME 225 or CHE 243; ME 226 or BME 201. |
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BME 245-01
Kanika Vats
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This course provides a background in biomaterials: basic material properties, specifics on ceramics, polymers and metals used in the body, and special topics related to biomaterials including tissue engineering, biological responses to implanted materials, and drug delivery. You must register for a lab section (BME099) when registering for this course. |
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BME 274-01
Scott Seidman
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Course will cover circuits and sensors used to measure physiological systems at an advanced level. Both signal conditioning and sensor characteristics will be addressed. Topics will include measurement of strain, pressure, flow, temperature, biopotentials, and physical circuit construction. The co-requisite laboratory will focus on the practical implementation of electronic devices for biomedical measurements. Prerequisites: BME 210, ECE 113 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. |
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BME 251-01
Diane Dalecki
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The course presents the physical basis for the use of high-frequency sound in medicine. Topics include acoustic properties of tissue, sound propagation (both linear and nonlinear) in tissues, interaction of ultrasound with gas bodies (acoustic cavitation and contrast agents), thermal and non-thermal biological effects of ultrasound, ultrasonography, dosimetry, hyperthermia and lithotripsy. |
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BME 262-01
Ruth Herrera Perez
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This course provides a comprehensive overview of modern cell and tissue engineering. It focuses on the fundamental interactions between cells and their environment, with a strong emphasis on contemporary advancements in cell and tissue engineering. The course covers three main areas in multiple modules: 1. Fundamental Biology: Elements of embryonic morphogenesis, wound healing, cell culture, and stem cells. 2. Cellular Engineering: Assessing and engineering cell responses (cell signaling), and understanding the mechanics and biology of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and 3. Advanced Technologies: Innovative strategies in biomaterials, genome editing, drug delivery, and bioreactors for functional tissue engineering and manufacturing. Throughout the course, we will focus on analytical skills, and students are expected to have a background in biology, chemistry, mass transfer, thermodynamics, and physiology. The course includes a term project with both written and oral components. Students will choose a specific application in cell and tissue engineering and analyze its underlying technology, clinical need, and ethical implications. |
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BME 272-01
Michael Giacomelli
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This course will review the engineering of optical system for biomedical microscopy by exploring widely used biomedical imaging systems such as confocal microscopy, multiphoton microscopy and optical coherent tomography among others. These techniques will be introduced in the context of the imaging problems they solve with a goal of giving students a broad, undergraduate level understanding of the constraints and solutions to biomedical microscopy. The graduate version of this course will include additional assignments and be appropriate for graduate students starting out in biomedical optics. |
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BME 296-01
Scott Seidman; Benjamin Castaneda Aphan
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Senior capstone design course in the Biomedical Engineering Program. Students work in teams to design, build, and test a medical device or instrument for a faculty, community or industrial sponsor. Accompanying lectures and discussions introduce issues related to ethics, economics, project management, regulation, safety, and reliability. Students will work in teams to design, build and test a prototype medical device, and document their activities through a variety of reports and presentations. |
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BME 269-01
Whasil Lee
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This course will introduce students to the fundamental principles of protein structure and function. Students will explore key concepts, including protein folding domains, spatial interactions among biomolecules, and the effects of disease-associated mutations on protein function, with a focus on their connections to human diseases. Instructional methods will include lectures, laboratory sessions utilizing the open-source software Visual Molecular Dynamics (VMD), and student-led oral presentations paired with critical discussions. The course will also incorporate AI-driven tools, including AlphaFold, to enhance understanding of protein folding and structural prediction |
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BME 270-01
Edward Brown
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This course covers the principles and practice of light microscopy as applied to biological and medical questions. Topics include basic light microscopy, DIC, phase epifluorescence, confocal and multiphoton laser-scanning microscopy, and selected methods such as CARS, FRET, FRAP, FCS, etc. |
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| Wednesday | |
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BME 210-02
Edmund Lalor; Veena Ganeshan
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Introduction to electrical circuit theory. Examples will include bioelectric systems and signals and models of biological systems. |
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BME 117-01
Laurel Carney
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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. |
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BME 099-01
Regine Choe; Kanika Vats
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Shared lab course for BME221 and BME245. |
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BME 296-02
Scott Seidman
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Senior capstone design course in the Biomedical Engineering Program. Students work in teams to design, build, and test a medical device or instrument for a faculty, community or industrial sponsor. Accompanying lectures and discussions introduce issues related to ethics, economics, project management, regulation, safety, and reliability. Students will work in teams to design, build and test a prototype medical device, and document their activities through a variety of reports and presentations. Prerequisites: Math, science, and engineering courses appropriate for fourth-year students in BME, BME 295, BME 260. Open only to Senior majors or permission of instructor. |
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| Thursday | |
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BME 258-02
Martha Gdowski
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This course analyzes the structural composition of the human body from cellular to organ system levels. The goal is to provide a foundation in human anatomy appropriate for students interested in the bioscience and health care professions (e.g. nursing, physical therapy, medicine, bioengineering). Learning objectives will be achieved through a combination of lecture and hands-on (laboratory) approaches, reinforced by clinical examples. Students must register for BOTH the lecture and lab components of the course. |
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BME 258-03
Martha Gdowski
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This course analyzes the structural composition of the human body from cellular to organ system levels. The goal is to provide a foundation in human anatomy appropriate for students interested in the bioscience and health care professions (e.g. nursing, physical therapy, medicine, bioengineering). Learning objectives will be achieved through a combination of lecture and hands-on (laboratory) approaches, reinforced by clinical examples. Students must register for BOTH the lecture and lab components of the course. |
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BME 258-04
Martha Gdowski
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This course analyzes the structural composition of the human body from cellular to organ system levels. The goal is to provide a foundation in human anatomy appropriate for students interested in the bioscience and health care professions (e.g. nursing, physical therapy, medicine, bioengineering). Learning objectives will be achieved through a combination of lecture and hands-on (laboratory) approaches, reinforced by clinical examples. Students must register for BOTH the lecture and lab components of the course. |
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BME 099-03
Regine Choe; Kanika Vats
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Shared lab course for BME221 and BME245. |
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BME 203-02
Cherice Hill
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This course introduces fundamental principles and methodological approaches for quantifying 3D human movement mechanics. Course content will include inverse dynamics computation of joint forces, moments, and mass centers; study design for human subject biomechanics studies; biomechanical data collection using both traditional and wearable technologies (such as 3D motion capture, force plates, and pressure insoles); and quantitative analysis and interpretation of human movement mechanics data. |
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BME 274-02
Scott Seidman
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Course will cover circuits and sensors used to measure physiological systems at an advanced level. Both signal conditioning and sensor characteristics will be addressed. Topics will include measurement of strain, pressure, flow, temperature, biopotentials, and physical circuit construction. The co-requisite laboratory will focus on the practical implementation of electronic devices for biomedical measurements. Prerequisites: BME 210, ECE 113 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. |
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BME 245-02
Kanika Vats
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This course provides a background in biomaterials: basic material properties, specifics on ceramics, polymers and metals used in the body, and special topics related to biomaterials including tissue engineering, biological responses to implanted materials, and drug delivery. You must register for a lab section (BME099) when registering for this course. |
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BME 210-07
Edmund Lalor
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Introduction to electrical circuit theory. Examples will include bioelectric systems and signals and models of biological systems. |
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BME 210-08
Edmund Lalor
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Introduction to electrical circuit theory. Examples will include bioelectric systems and signals and models of biological systems. |
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BME 210-09
Edmund Lalor
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Introduction to electrical circuit theory. Examples will include bioelectric systems and signals and models of biological systems. |
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BME 210-11
Edmund Lalor
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Introduction to electrical circuit theory. Examples will include bioelectric systems and signals and models of biological systems. |
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BME 210-12
Edmund Lalor
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Introduction to electrical circuit theory. Examples will include bioelectric systems and signals and models of biological systems. |
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