Graduate
Courses 2006-07
BE 5000 - Graduate Research
Includes the study of an acceptable biomedical engineering problem and the preparation of a report or thesis.
Credits: variable to 12.0; May be repeated; Graded Pass/Fail Only
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
BE 5100 - Cell and Tissue Mechanics
Focuses on mechanical behavior and adaptation of musculoskeletal tissues including material properties, viscoelasticity, fatigue and failure. Includes the role of mechanical forces in the development, growth and adaptation of musculoskeletal tissues; cell biology and cellular mechanotransduction.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
BE 5110 - Neuroengineering
Brief overview of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neurobiology followed by introductions of more advanced topics including neural tissue engineering, neural/electrode interfaces, and functional electrical stimulation.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
BE 5200 - Biology for Engineers II
Covers, at an advanced level, the general principles and engineering applications of science and biology, including cell biology, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, and biotechnology.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: On Demand
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
BE 5300 - Advanced Polymeric Biomaterials
A specialized study of polymers used in biomedical engineering. Topics include: processing-structure-properties relationships for polymers, polymer fibers and composites, degradation of polymers, and medical applications for composite biomaterials.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: On Demand
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
BE 5440 - Genetic Engineering
Molecular medicine and its applications in genetic engineering will be discussed following a quick review of genetics and cell biology as well as the human disease mechanisms. In vivo, in vitro and ex vivo treatments utilizing genetically engineered products, allogeneic and autologous cell transplantation experiments will be discussed.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: On Demand
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
BE 5510 - Cardiovascular Engineering
Fundamental cardiovascular pathology and the biomedical engineering approaches being developed and used toward problems resulting in significant cardiovascular deficiency such as myocardial infarction, chronic kidney disease, atherosclerosis, and heart valve disease.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: On Demand
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
BE 5550 - Biostatistics for Health Science Research
An overview course of biostatistical methods used in the health sciences. Topics include a review of undergraduate statistical concepts, NIH, CDC, and FDA guidelines for clinical trial research, proper use of biostatistical methods including anova models, logistic regression, risk analysis, survivorship analysis and any other statistical methods that are common in the enrolled students' discipline.
Credits: variable to 4.0
Semesters Offered: On Demand
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2720 or MA 3710
BE 5660 - Active Implantable Devices
Implantable devices that are actively delivering therapy and acting as monitoring tools will be covered. Emphasis will be on the technology and its application. Devices include electrical stimulators, pumps & diagnostic instrumentations.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: On Demand
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
BE 5700 - Biosensors
This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of biosensor development and applications. It provides an understanding of biological components, immobilization methods, transducers, and fabrication techniques.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: On Demand
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
BE 5750 - Bioapplications of Nanotechnologies
The prospect of bioapplications of nanotechnologies, selected topics including nanodevices for biosensor and drug delivery, biocompatibility and toxicity of nanomaterials, nanostructured polymers for tissue engineering, design and operation of medical nanorobots, ethics and societal impacts of nanobiotechnology, etc.
Credits: 2.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2005-2006 academic year
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
BE 5800 - Advanced Biomaterials Interfaces
This course introduces the students to the effects of topography and texture on the performance of biomaterials. Special emphasis is placed on tissue engineering scaffolds and microfabrication and nanofabrication techniques. Some of the topics include: self-organization of biomembranes and supramolecular systems, bioactive materials, and the molecular basis for surface recognition and masking.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: On Demand
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
BE 5900 - Biomedical Engineering Topics
Biomedical engineering courses will be offered as professional electives dependent upon the interest of the faculty.
Credits: variable to 6.0; May be repeated
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
BE 5940 - Introduction to Tissue Engineering
Explore the application of engineering principles toward the construction/reconstruction of human tissue. Fundamental biological principles involved in tissue engineering are reviewed from an engineering perspective with examples of engineered tissues such as blood vessels, skin, liver, cartilage and bone.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
BE 6000 - Doctoral Research
Includes the study of an acceptable biomedical engineering problem and the preparation of a report or thesis.
Credits: variable to 12.0; May be repeated; Graded Pass/Fail Only
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
BE 6900 - Biomedical Engineering Topics
Biomedical engineering courses will be offered as professional electives dependent upon the interest of the faculty.
Credits: variable to 6.0; May be repeated
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
|
