Graduate Programs

Term Schedule

Fall 2018

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
BME 411 (BME 411) CELLULAR&MOLECULAR BIO FOUND DICKERSON I 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. BUILDING: HYLAN \| ROOM: 101 PREREQUISITES: BIO110 or permission of instructor
BME 411 (BME 411) CELLULAR&MOLECULAR BIO-REC DICKERSON I F 10:25AM - 11:15AM
No description BUILDING: HYLAN \| ROOM: 101
BME 418 (BME 218) INTRODUCTION TO NEUROENGINEERING CARNEY L 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. BUILDING: HYLAN \| ROOM: 202 PREREQUISITES: Co-requisite: BME260; strong math/computing skill recommended or permission of instructor
BME 418 (BME 218) INTRO TO NEUROENGINEER - LAB CARNEY L F 3:25PM - 4:40PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 102
BME 420 (BME 420) BIOMEDICAL NANOTECH VATS K TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This course is designed to provide students with detailed knowledge of the principles of nanotechnology and their applications in the biomedical field. Topics of study will include synthesis & assembly of nanoscale structures, lithography, and nanobiomaterials. Students will focus on biomedically-relevant topics such as cancer treatment, bone disorder, diabetes; and learn how nanotechnology is helping diagnose, treat, and understand these medical disorders. Recent innovative research in the biomedical field will be highlighted during discussions of the latest journal articles. At the end of the course, students will have an appreciation of the enormous potential of biomedical nanotechnology, its current, and future applications BUILDING: HYLAN \| ROOM: 102
BME 428 (BME 228) PHYSIOLOGICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS DAVIS K 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. BUILDING: MOREY \| ROOM: 205 PREREQUISITES: Math 163 or 165, ECE 241 or BME 230 (Can be concurrent)
BME 431 FDA & Intellectual Property: Introduction to FDA Processes and Intellectual Property (IP) Considerations for Medical Products ADAMO J M 3:40PM - 4:55PM
This course will offer students exposure to the intellectual property (IP) and regulatory pathways for new medical innovations. Students will learn the terminology, processes and challenges involved in FDA regulations and the protection of intellectual property for medical innovations. An emphasis will be placed on the ways knowledge of prior art and regulatory barriers can optimize concept selection, and early phase project planning to best identify projects suitable for commercialization. Instruction will include lectures, case studies, guest speakers and integrated assignments that will ask students to explore examples of IP and regulatory challenges, successes and failures. Lectures on regulatory and IP topics will alternate in order to allow students to understand the difficulty presented by balancing these two challenges in the innovation process. Assignments may be tailored to individual students research, design or work concentration areas. BUILDING: SAUND \| ROOM: 1412
BME 452 (ECE 452) MEDICAL IMAGING-THEORY & IMPLEMENTATION PARKER K MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Physics and implementation of X-ray, ultrasonic, and MR imaging systems. Fourier transform relations and reconstruction algorithms of X-ray and ultrasonic-computed tomography, and MRI. BUILDING: DEWEY \| ROOM: 2110D PREREQUISITES: ECE242
BME 453 (BME 253) ULTRASOUND IMAGING MC ALEAVEY S TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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. BUILDING: MEL \| ROOM: 209 PREREQUISITES: BME230 or ECE241
BME 455 (BME 255) Translational Biomedical Optics CHOE R 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. BUILDING: MEL \| ROOM: 224 PREREQUISITES: BME221, BME270, OPT241, OPT261
BME 460 (BME 260) QUANTITATIVE PHYSIOLOGY SEIDMAN S TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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 BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 101 PREREQUISITES: ECE 113 or BME 210, or permission of instructor
BME 460 (BME 260) QUANTITATIVE PHYSIOLOGY-LAB SEIDMAN S F 10:00AM - 1:00PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 104
BME 483 (BME 283) BIOSOLID MECHANICS BUCKLEY M TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
In this course, we will survey the role of mechanics in cells, tissues, organs and organisms. A particular emphasis will be placed on the mechanics of the musculoskeletal system, the circulatory system and the eye. Engineering concepts will be used to understand how physical forces contribute to biological processes, especially disease and healing. Experimental and modeling techniques for characterizing the complex mechanical response of biosolids will be discussed in detail, and the continuum mechanics approach will highlighted. BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 109 PREREQUISITES: ME 226, BME 201 & 201P (or ME 120)
BME 486 (ME 254) FINITE ELEMENTS METHODS ASKARI H MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
This course provides a thorough grounding on the theory and application of linear steady-state finite element method (FEM) applied to solid mechanics. Topics include: review of matrix algebra and solid mechanics, Principle of Minimum Potential Energy, Rayleigh Ritz Method, FEM computational procedures, isoparametric shape functions and numerical integration for 1D, 2D, and 3D elements, error estimation and convergence, and the demonstration of FEM best practices using a commercial FEM code. A semester project that involves coding FEM software in Matlab is required for graduate students. BUILDING: B&L \| ROOM: 269 PREREQUISITES: MTH 164 & MTH 165,ME 226 and ability to program in MATLAB.
BME 491 MASTER'S READING IN BME – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
BME 493 MASTER'S ESSAY – –
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BME 495 MASTER'S RESEARCH IN BME – –
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BME 496 CURRENT RESEARCH SEMINARS DALECKI D TR 8:10AM - 9:30AM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 101
BME 519 ADV TOPICS: MECHANOBIO KUO C TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 110
BME 535 MED DEVICE DESIGN LERNER A F 11:20AM - 2:45PM
This course builds on clinical observations and guides the process of selection of an unmet clinical need for further design and development. Teams will refine observed needs, then use brainstorming and prototyping techniques to develop potential concepts. Six Sigma tools will be used to guide design decisions and clarify design requirements. Both oral and written communication skills will be developed. BUILDING: LCHAS \| ROOM: 161
BME 591 PHD READINGS IN BME – –
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BME 594P INTERNSHP RESEARCH PART-TIME – –
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BME 595 PHD RESEARCH – –
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BME 595A PHD RESEARCH IN ABSENTIA – –
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BME 895 CONT OF MASTER'S ENROLLMENT – –
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BME 897 MASTER'S DISSERTATION – –
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BME 897A MASTERS IN-ABSENTIA – –
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BME 899 MASTER'S DISSERTATION – –
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BME 985 LEAVE OF ABSENCE – –
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BME 986V FULL TIME VISITING STUDENT – –
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BME 995 CONT OF DOCTORAL ENROLLMENT – –
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BME 997 DOCTORAL DISSERTATION – –
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BME 999 DOCTORAL DISSERTATION – –
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BME 999B PHD IN-ABSENTIA ABROAD – –
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Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
BME 431 FDA & Intellectual Property: Introduction to FDA Processes and Intellectual Property (IP) Considerations for Medical Products ADAMO J M 3:40PM - 4:55PM
This course will offer students exposure to the intellectual property (IP) and regulatory pathways for new medical innovations. Students will learn the terminology, processes and challenges involved in FDA regulations and the protection of intellectual property for medical innovations. An emphasis will be placed on the ways knowledge of prior art and regulatory barriers can optimize concept selection, and early phase project planning to best identify projects suitable for commercialization. Instruction will include lectures, case studies, guest speakers and integrated assignments that will ask students to explore examples of IP and regulatory challenges, successes and failures. Lectures on regulatory and IP topics will alternate in order to allow students to understand the difficulty presented by balancing these two challenges in the innovation process. Assignments may be tailored to individual students research, design or work concentration areas. BUILDING: SAUND \| ROOM: 1412
Monday and Wednesday
BME 486 (ME 254) FINITE ELEMENTS METHODS ASKARI H MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
This course provides a thorough grounding on the theory and application of linear steady-state finite element method (FEM) applied to solid mechanics. Topics include: review of matrix algebra and solid mechanics, Principle of Minimum Potential Energy, Rayleigh Ritz Method, FEM computational procedures, isoparametric shape functions and numerical integration for 1D, 2D, and 3D elements, error estimation and convergence, and the demonstration of FEM best practices using a commercial FEM code. A semester project that involves coding FEM software in Matlab is required for graduate students. BUILDING: B&L \| ROOM: 269 PREREQUISITES: MTH 164 & MTH 165,ME 226 and ability to program in MATLAB.
BME 455 (BME 255) Translational Biomedical Optics CHOE R 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. BUILDING: MEL \| ROOM: 224 PREREQUISITES: BME221, BME270, OPT241, OPT261
BME 452 (ECE 452) MEDICAL IMAGING-THEORY & IMPLEMENTATION PARKER K MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Physics and implementation of X-ray, ultrasonic, and MR imaging systems. Fourier transform relations and reconstruction algorithms of X-ray and ultrasonic-computed tomography, and MRI. BUILDING: DEWEY \| ROOM: 2110D PREREQUISITES: ECE242
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
BME 411 (BME 411) CELLULAR&MOLECULAR BIO FOUND DICKERSON I 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. BUILDING: HYLAN \| ROOM: 101 PREREQUISITES: BIO110 or permission of instructor
Tuesday
Tuesday and Thursday
BME 496 CURRENT RESEARCH SEMINARS DALECKI D TR 8:10AM - 9:30AM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 101
BME 519 ADV TOPICS: MECHANOBIO KUO C TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 110
BME 483 (BME 283) BIOSOLID MECHANICS BUCKLEY M TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
In this course, we will survey the role of mechanics in cells, tissues, organs and organisms. A particular emphasis will be placed on the mechanics of the musculoskeletal system, the circulatory system and the eye. Engineering concepts will be used to understand how physical forces contribute to biological processes, especially disease and healing. Experimental and modeling techniques for characterizing the complex mechanical response of biosolids will be discussed in detail, and the continuum mechanics approach will highlighted. BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 109 PREREQUISITES: ME 226, BME 201 & 201P (or ME 120)
BME 453 (BME 253) ULTRASOUND IMAGING MC ALEAVEY S TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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. BUILDING: MEL \| ROOM: 209 PREREQUISITES: BME230 or ECE241
BME 428 (BME 228) PHYSIOLOGICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS DAVIS K 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. BUILDING: MOREY \| ROOM: 205 PREREQUISITES: Math 163 or 165, ECE 241 or BME 230 (Can be concurrent)
BME 418 (BME 218) INTRODUCTION TO NEUROENGINEERING CARNEY L 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. BUILDING: HYLAN \| ROOM: 202 PREREQUISITES: Co-requisite: BME260; strong math/computing skill recommended or permission of instructor
BME 420 (BME 420) BIOMEDICAL NANOTECH VATS K TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This course is designed to provide students with detailed knowledge of the principles of nanotechnology and their applications in the biomedical field. Topics of study will include synthesis & assembly of nanoscale structures, lithography, and nanobiomaterials. Students will focus on biomedically-relevant topics such as cancer treatment, bone disorder, diabetes; and learn how nanotechnology is helping diagnose, treat, and understand these medical disorders. Recent innovative research in the biomedical field will be highlighted during discussions of the latest journal articles. At the end of the course, students will have an appreciation of the enormous potential of biomedical nanotechnology, its current, and future applications BUILDING: HYLAN \| ROOM: 102
BME 460 (BME 260) QUANTITATIVE PHYSIOLOGY SEIDMAN S TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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 BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 101 PREREQUISITES: ECE 113 or BME 210, or permission of instructor
Wednesday
Wednesday and Friday
Thursday
Friday
BME 460 (BME 260) QUANTITATIVE PHYSIOLOGY-LAB SEIDMAN S F 10:00AM - 1:00PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 104
BME 411 (BME 411) CELLULAR&MOLECULAR BIO-REC DICKERSON I F 10:25AM - 11:15AM
No description BUILDING: HYLAN \| ROOM: 101
BME 535 MED DEVICE DESIGN LERNER A F 11:20AM - 2:45PM
This course builds on clinical observations and guides the process of selection of an unmet clinical need for further design and development. Teams will refine observed needs, then use brainstorming and prototyping techniques to develop potential concepts. Six Sigma tools will be used to guide design decisions and clarify design requirements. Both oral and written communication skills will be developed. BUILDING: LCHAS \| ROOM: 161
BME 418 (BME 218) INTRO TO NEUROENGINEER - LAB CARNEY L F 3:25PM - 4:40PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 102
TBA
BME 491 MASTER'S READING IN BME – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
BME 493 MASTER'S ESSAY – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
BME 495 MASTER'S RESEARCH IN BME – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
BME 591 PHD READINGS IN BME – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
BME 594P INTERNSHP RESEARCH PART-TIME – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
BME 595 PHD RESEARCH – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
BME 595A PHD RESEARCH IN ABSENTIA – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
BME 895 CONT OF MASTER'S ENROLLMENT – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
BME 897 MASTER'S DISSERTATION – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
BME 897A MASTERS IN-ABSENTIA – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
BME 899 MASTER'S DISSERTATION – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
BME 985 LEAVE OF ABSENCE – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
BME 986V FULL TIME VISITING STUDENT – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
BME 995 CONT OF DOCTORAL ENROLLMENT – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
BME 997 DOCTORAL DISSERTATION – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
BME 999 DOCTORAL DISSERTATION – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
BME 999B PHD IN-ABSENTIA ABROAD – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM: