Mathematical modeling of biological and physiological phenomena. Starting from basic theory of linear systems, introduces qualitative analysis of nonlinear ordinary differential equations and maps. Examples from biomedical applications show concepts and methods. Prereq: calculus, linear algebra, and passing knowledge of… Read More
Semester: Varies
Biomaterials for Drug Delivery
Focuses on the principles of engineering controlled release systems, and integrates topics in polymer chemistry, biomaterials, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, and mass transport phenomena.
Multimodal Data Mining
Computer programming lab to utilize MATLAB to analyze biomedical measurements. (3 credits)
Cell & Tissue Engineering: BME 6330
Applying engineering principles, combined with molecular cell biology, to developing a fundamental understanding of property-function relationships in cells and tissues. Exploiting this understanding to manipulate cell and tissue properties rationally to alter, restore, maintain, or improve cell and tissue functions;… Read More
Statistical Methods for Biomedical Engineering: BME 5703
Computational methods needed for experimental biomedical engineering research. Students will be acquainted with a variety of techniques for analyzing and modeling experimental data arising in molecular, cellular, physiological, and pathological systems encountered in typical laboratory and clinical settings.
Magnetic Biomaterials: BME 6164
Consists of classroom lectures on fundamental concepts in magnetism and magnetic micro- and nano-materials and their applications in biomedicine. As part of the course, students will present a critical review of recent literature in the field and lead a group… Read More
Multivariate Signal Processing: BME 6522
Statistical analysis of biomedical signals, emphasizing multivariate time series. Introduces analysis concepts and methods in the time domain and the spectral domain. Uses actual recordings from biomedical applications to demonstrate the methods.
Neural Engineering: BME 6360
Applying engineering to neuroscience including such diverse areas as neural tissue engineering, models of neural function, and neural interface technology. Focuses mainly in the context of neural interfaces and prosthetics, from basic neural physiology and models of neural mechanisms to… Read More
Magnetic Biomaterials: BME 4160
Consists of classroom lectures on fundamental concepts in magnetism and magnetic micro and nano-materials and their applications in biomedicine. Participants present a critical review of recent literature in the field and lead a group discussion on a specific, recent paper.
Neural Engineering: BME 4361
Applying engineering to neuroscience including such diverse areas as neural tissue engineering, models of neural function and neural interface technology. Focuses mainly in the context of neural interfaces and prosthetics, from basic neural physiology and models of neural mechanisms to… Read More