Graduate Programs

Spring Term Schedule

Spring 2025

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
BME 413-1 Selected Topics in Augmented and Virtual Reality Mujdat Cetin; Yukang Yan TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This is the second course offered as part of the PhD training program on augmented and virtual reality. It builds on the first course, Introduction to Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR). The goal of the course is to provide exposure to problems in the AR/VR domain addressed by various disciplines. The course consists of three one-month long modules in a semester. Modules engage students in particular aspects of AR/VR or hands-on experience on AR/VR. Modules to be offered in various years include: fundamentals of optics for AR/VR; AR/VR in the silicon; foundations of visual perception in the context of AR/VR; computer audition and acoustic rendering; measuring the human brain; deep learning and visual recognition for AR/VR; brain-computer interfacing in a virtual environment; interaction techniques for AR/VR systems; 3D interfaces and interaction; AR/VR for collaborative education & professional training. In Spring 2025, the following three modules will be offered: 1) Fundamentals of optics for AR/VR (Daniel Nikolov and Jannick Rolland). Optics is central to near-eye displays and sensing. In this module, students will learn basic concepts and terminology of optics for AR/VR, as well as key visual requirements. Students will then learn about different optical architectures based on free-space or waveguide optics. Emerging technologies enabling compact architectures such as freeform optics and meta optics will be discussed. Students will be exposed to demonstrations of hands-on design in optical design software. 2) Interaction techniques for AR/VR systems (Yukang Yan). This module introduces the design and implementation of interaction techniques that can be applied in AR/VR systems, focusing on fundamental tasks such as target selection, navigation, object manipulation, and sensory input. Through the introduction of conceptual insights and hands-on practice, we aim to teach students how to create intuitive, effective interaction methods across different tasks and scenarios. Projects will encourage students to design and build their own interaction techniques, leading to a deeper understanding of user-centered design principles and the technical skills necessary to bring interactive concepts to life. 3) Professional encounters with leading AR/VR researchers. This module involves a series of seminars (titled Voices of XR) and discussion sessions with leading AR/VR researchers from academia and industry. This component of the course is offered in partnership with Studio X. Prerequisites: ECE 410 or OPT 410 or BME 410 or NSCI 415 or CSC 413 or CVSC 534 or equivalent experience. INSTRUCTORS: Mujdat Cetin; Daniel Nikolov; Jannick Rolland; Yukang Yan Location (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
BME 417-1 Neuroscience of Neuroprosthetic Devices Sarah McConnell M 2:00PM - 4:30PM
This class examines the structure, function, and vulnerability of multiple sensory and motor systems and explores how neuroprosthetics may ameliorate damage to these systems. Learning objectives will be addressed through lectures, case studies, online discussions, and journal article analysis. Prior study in neuroscience is helpful but not required. Prerequisites: Any introductory Biology course. Undergraduates allowed with permission of instructor. Location (M 2:00PM - 4:30PM)
BME 432-1 FDA & IP Commercialization Joan Adamo M 3:25PM - 4:40PM
This interactive course focuses on Intellectual Property (IP) and FDA regulatory pathways for medical innovations. Emphasis will be placed on how knowledge of IP protection and evaluation, and regulatory barriers can optimize design, testing and commercialization strategies. Building on BME431 material, students will learn about the processes and barriers to bringing medical products through clinical trials. 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 so students can appreciate the difficulty presented by balancing these two challenges in the innovation process. Some assignments may be tailored to individual student's research, design or work concentration areas. A project conducted in partnership with the FDA will provide students an opportunity to submit a mock pre-submission to the FDA for review and feedback. Location (M 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
BME 438-01 Introduction to Quality Engineering Amy Lerner MW 11:50AM - 1:05PM
Concepts, tools and techniques for quality engineering in product design and statistical process control, including design of experiments, RCA, FMEA and measurement systems. Class meets January 21 - March 19, 2025. Offered alternate semesters. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of statistical methods. Location (MW 11:50AM - 1:05PM)
BME 438-02 Intro to Quality Engineering - REC Amy Lerner T 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Concepts, tools and techniques for quality engineering in product design and statistical process control, including design of experiments, RCA, FMEA and measurement systems. Class meets January 21 - March 19, 2025. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of statistical methods. Location (T 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
BME 442-1 Microbiomechanics Jim McGrath MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This course teaches the fundamental and applied science of biomedical microfluidic devices with an emphasis on applications important for cell culture, separations, and sensors. The first half focuses on the basic principles of diffusion and fluids while the second half teaches COMSOL modeling, animation of device operation, and microfabrication of devices. In the final two weeks of the course, each student builds a unique microfluidic system under the mentorship of faculty, staff or advanced graduate students. Enrollment is limited. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Location (MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
BME 451-1 Biomedical Ultrasound Diane Dalecki TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
The physical basis for the use of high-frequency sound in medicine (diagnosis, therapy, and surgery) and biology. Topics include acoustic properties of tissues, sound propagation (both linear and nonlinear) in tissues, interactions of ultrasound with gas bodies (acoustic cavitation and contrast agents), thermal and non-thermal biological effects of ultrasound, ultrasonography, dosimetry, hyperthermia and lithotripsy. Graduate students will have extra assignments. Prerequisites: Math 164, Math 165, Physics 122 or Permission of instructor. Not open to First year and sophomores. Location (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
BME 459-1 Applied Human Anatomy Martha Gdowski MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This course analyzes the structural composition of the human body from cellular to organ 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 and analysis of how biomedical devices interface with anatomical structures. In addition, students will participate in small group discussions of clinical case studies, make group presentations of topic appropriate biomedical devices, and prepare a term paper on the subject of their choice selected from a list of topics generated by the instructor. Prerequisite: Any introductory biology course. Location (MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
BME 459-2 Applied Human Anatomy LAB Martha Gdowski F 9:30AM - 10:45AM
This course analyzes the structural composition of the human body from cellular to organ 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 and analysis of how biomedical devices interface with anatomical structures. In addition, students will participate in small group discussions of clinical case studies, make group presentations of topic appropriate biomedical devices, and prepare a term paper on the subject of their choice selected from a list of topics generated by the instructor. Prerequisite: Any introductory biology course. Location (F 9:30AM - 10:45AM)
BME 459-3 Applied Human Anatomy REC Martha Gdowski T 12:30PM - 2:00PM
This course analyzes the structural composition of the human body from cellular to organ 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 and analysis of how biomedical devices interface with anatomical structures. In addition, students will participate in small group discussions of clinical case studies, make group presentations of topic appropriate biomedical devices, and prepare a term paper on the subject of their choice selected from a list of topics generated by the instructor. Prerequisite: any introductory biology course. Location (T 12:30PM - 2:00PM)
BME 462-1 Cell & Tissue Engineering Ruth Herrera Perez TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
This course teaches the principles of modern cell and tissue engineering with a focus on understanding and manipulating the interactions between cells and their environment. After a brief overview of Cell and Tissue Engineering, the course covers 5 areas of the field. These are: 1) Physiology for Tissue Engineering; 2) Bioreactors and biomolecule production; 3) Materials for Tissue Engineering; 4) Cell Cultures and bioreactors and 5) Drug Delivery and Drug Discovery. Within each of these topics the emphasis is on analytical skills and instructors will assume knowledge of chemistry, mass transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and physiology consistent with the Cell and Tissue Engineering Track in BME. In a term project, graduate students must identify a technological need and present orally and in writing a proposal to meet the need. Must register for LAB when registering for course. Prerequisites: BME 260, CHE225 (or ME123), CHE243 (or ME225), CHE244 and one of the following Cell Biology courses: BME211, BME411, BIO202 or BIO210; or permission of instructor. Location (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
BME 469-01 Structure Analysis of Proteins using VMD and AlphaFold Whasil Lee TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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 Location (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
BME 472-1 Advanced Biomedical Microscopy Michael Giacomelli TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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 inbiomedical optics. Prerequisites: OPT261 and BME270. Location (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
BME 474-1 Biomedical Sensors, Circuits & Instruments Scott Seidman TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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, data acquisition, and electrical safety. The laboratory will focus on the practical implementation of electronic devices for biomedical measurements. Prerequisites: BME 210, ECE113 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Location (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
BME 474-2 Biomedical Sensors, Circuits & Instruments - LAB Scott Seidman F 8:00AM - 11:00AM
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, data acquisition, and electrical safety. The laboratory will focus on the practical implementation of electronic devices for biomedical measurements. Prerequisites: BME 210, ECE113 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Location (F 8:00AM - 11:00AM)
BME 495-01 Master's Research in BME Greg Gdowski R 3:30PM - 4:45PM T 3:30PM - 4:45PM
BME 535 is a prerequisite of this course. Location (R 3:30PM - 4:45PM) (T 3:30PM - 4:45PM)
BME 495-02 Master's Research in BME Amy Lerner 7:00PM - 7:00PM
BME 495 -5 added as Dr. Shu-Chi Yeh as instructor - jmp: 12/1/22 Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-03 Master's Research in BME Hani Awad 7:00PM - 7:00PM
BME 495-40 added with Xinping Zhang as instructor - jmp - 9/20/22 Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-04 Master's Research in BME Scott Seidman 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-05 Master's Research in BME Stephen McAleavey 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-06 Master's Research in BME Lisa DeLouise 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-07 Master's Research in BME Jim McGrath 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-08 Master's Research in BME Mark Buckley 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-09 Master's Research in BME Anne Luebke 7:00PM - 7:00PM
BME 495-18, Professor Danielle Benoit - jmp 8/18/21 Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-10 Master's Research in BME – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-11 Master's Research in BME Ben Miller 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Masters Research in BME - Professor Laurel Carney Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-12 Master's Research in BME Ross Maddox 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-13 Master's Research in BME Manuel Gomez-Ramirez 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-14 Master's Research in BME Maiken Nedergaard 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-15 Master's Research in BME Edmund Lalor 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-16 Master's Research in BME Laurel Carney 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-17 Master's Research in BME Chia-Lung Wu 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-18 Master's Research in BME Danielle Benoit 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-19 Master's Research in BME Whasil Lee 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-20 Master's Research in BME Xinping Zhang 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-21 Master's Research in BME Allison Yeh 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-22 Master's Research in BME – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-23 Master's Research in BME – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-24 Master's Research in BME – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-25 Master's Research in BME – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-26 Master's Research in BME – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-27 Master's Research in BME Richard Waugh 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-28 Master's Research in BME Ian Fiebelkorn 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-29 Master's Research in BME Cherice Hill 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-61 Master's Research in BME Timothy Baran 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 495-62 Master's Research in BME David Mathews 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 496-1 Current Research Seminars Stephen McAleavey TR 8:15AM - 9:30AM
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BME 589-1 Writing Proposals in BME Mike Bulger; Jim McGrath T 4:30PM - 5:30PM
This course covers the essential aspects of organization and content for writing formal scientific proposals. Open to second-year Ph.D. candidates. Location (T 4:30PM - 5:30PM)
BME 593-1 Laboratory Rotations in BME Diane Dalecki 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Attend seminars first half of the semester and then students rotate in at least 3 different labs during the first year of graduate study to learn of the diversity of research opportunities for Ph.D. research. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-01 PhD Research Hani Awad 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-02 PhD Research Marvin Doyley 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-03 PhD Research Andrew Berger 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-04 PhD Research Ben Miller 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-06 PhD Research Nebojsa Duric 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-07 PhD Research Allison Yeh 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-08 PhD Research Ruth Herrera Perez 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-09 PhD Research Jeevisha Bajaj 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-10 PhD Research David Dean 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-15 PhD Research Ross Maddox 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-2 PhD Research Edward Brown 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-26 PhD Research Marc Schieber 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-3 PhD Research Jim McGrath 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-36 PhD Research Jianhui Zhong 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-4 PhD Research Mark Buckley 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-42 PhD Research Juliette McGregor 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-45 PhD Research Chia-Lung Wu 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-47 PhD Research Regine Choe 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-48 PhD Research Alayna Loiselle 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-49 PhD Research Roman Eliseev 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-51 PhD Research Angela Glading 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-52 PhD Research Jesse Schallek 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-54 PhD Research Benjamin Frisch 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-55 PhD Research Edmund Lalor 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-56 PhD Research Ross Maddox 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-58 PhD Research Michael Giacomelli 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-60 PhD Research Lisa DeLouise 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-62 PhD Research Timothy Baran 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-63 PhD Research Kenneth Henry 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-64 PhD Research Edward Schwarz 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-65 PhD Research Kevin Parker 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-66 PhD Research Kenneth Henry 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-67 PhD Research Ram Haddas 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-68 PhD Research Stephen McAleavey 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-69 PhD Research Mujdat Cetin 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-7 PhD Research Allison Yeh 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-70 PhD Research Nebojsa Duric 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-71 PhD Research Mohammad Mehrmohammadi 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 595-72 PhD Research Samuel Norman-Haignere 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 895-1 Cont of Master's Enrollment – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 897-01 Master's Dissertation Mark Buckley 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 899-01 Master's Dissertation Mark Buckley 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 986V-1 Full Time Visiting Student – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 995-1 Cont of Doctoral Enrollment – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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BME 999-01 Doctoral Dissertation Mark Buckley 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
BME 417-1 Neuroscience of Neuroprosthetic Devices Sarah McConnell
This class examines the structure, function, and vulnerability of multiple sensory and motor systems and explores how neuroprosthetics may ameliorate damage to these systems. Learning objectives will be addressed through lectures, case studies, online discussions, and journal article analysis. Prior study in neuroscience is helpful but not required. Prerequisites: Any introductory Biology course. Undergraduates allowed with permission of instructor.
BME 432-1 FDA & IP Commercialization Joan Adamo
This interactive course focuses on Intellectual Property (IP) and FDA regulatory pathways for medical innovations. Emphasis will be placed on how knowledge of IP protection and evaluation, and regulatory barriers can optimize design, testing and commercialization strategies. Building on BME431 material, students will learn about the processes and barriers to bringing medical products through clinical trials. 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 so students can appreciate the difficulty presented by balancing these two challenges in the innovation process. Some assignments may be tailored to individual student's research, design or work concentration areas. A project conducted in partnership with the FDA will provide students an opportunity to submit a mock pre-submission to the FDA for review and feedback.
Monday and Wednesday
BME 438-01 Introduction to Quality Engineering Amy Lerner
Concepts, tools and techniques for quality engineering in product design and statistical process control, including design of experiments, RCA, FMEA and measurement systems. Class meets January 21 - March 19, 2025. Offered alternate semesters. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of statistical methods.
BME 442-1 Microbiomechanics Jim McGrath
This course teaches the fundamental and applied science of biomedical microfluidic devices with an emphasis on applications important for cell culture, separations, and sensors. The first half focuses on the basic principles of diffusion and fluids while the second half teaches COMSOL modeling, animation of device operation, and microfabrication of devices. In the final two weeks of the course, each student builds a unique microfluidic system under the mentorship of faculty, staff or advanced graduate students. Enrollment is limited. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
BME 459-1 Applied Human Anatomy Martha Gdowski
This course analyzes the structural composition of the human body from cellular to organ 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 and analysis of how biomedical devices interface with anatomical structures. In addition, students will participate in small group discussions of clinical case studies, make group presentations of topic appropriate biomedical devices, and prepare a term paper on the subject of their choice selected from a list of topics generated by the instructor. Prerequisite: Any introductory biology course.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Tuesday
BME 459-3 Applied Human Anatomy REC Martha Gdowski
This course analyzes the structural composition of the human body from cellular to organ 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 and analysis of how biomedical devices interface with anatomical structures. In addition, students will participate in small group discussions of clinical case studies, make group presentations of topic appropriate biomedical devices, and prepare a term paper on the subject of their choice selected from a list of topics generated by the instructor. Prerequisite: any introductory biology course.
BME 438-02 Intro to Quality Engineering - REC Amy Lerner
Concepts, tools and techniques for quality engineering in product design and statistical process control, including design of experiments, RCA, FMEA and measurement systems. Class meets January 21 - March 19, 2025. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of statistical methods.
BME 589-1 Writing Proposals in BME Mike Bulger; Jim McGrath
This course covers the essential aspects of organization and content for writing formal scientific proposals. Open to second-year Ph.D. candidates.
Tuesday and Thursday
BME 496-1 Current Research Seminars Stephen McAleavey
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BME 474-1 Biomedical Sensors, Circuits & Instruments Scott Seidman
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, data acquisition, and electrical safety. The laboratory will focus on the practical implementation of electronic devices for biomedical measurements. Prerequisites: BME 210, ECE113 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
BME 451-1 Biomedical Ultrasound Diane Dalecki
The physical basis for the use of high-frequency sound in medicine (diagnosis, therapy, and surgery) and biology. Topics include acoustic properties of tissues, sound propagation (both linear and nonlinear) in tissues, interactions of ultrasound with gas bodies (acoustic cavitation and contrast agents), thermal and non-thermal biological effects of ultrasound, ultrasonography, dosimetry, hyperthermia and lithotripsy. Graduate students will have extra assignments. Prerequisites: Math 164, Math 165, Physics 122 or Permission of instructor. Not open to First year and sophomores.
BME 462-1 Cell & Tissue Engineering Ruth Herrera Perez
This course teaches the principles of modern cell and tissue engineering with a focus on understanding and manipulating the interactions between cells and their environment. After a brief overview of Cell and Tissue Engineering, the course covers 5 areas of the field. These are: 1) Physiology for Tissue Engineering; 2) Bioreactors and biomolecule production; 3) Materials for Tissue Engineering; 4) Cell Cultures and bioreactors and 5) Drug Delivery and Drug Discovery. Within each of these topics the emphasis is on analytical skills and instructors will assume knowledge of chemistry, mass transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and physiology consistent with the Cell and Tissue Engineering Track in BME. In a term project, graduate students must identify a technological need and present orally and in writing a proposal to meet the need. Must register for LAB when registering for course. Prerequisites: BME 260, CHE225 (or ME123), CHE243 (or ME225), CHE244 and one of the following Cell Biology courses: BME211, BME411, BIO202 or BIO210; or permission of instructor.
BME 472-1 Advanced Biomedical Microscopy Michael Giacomelli
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 inbiomedical optics. Prerequisites: OPT261 and BME270.
BME 413-1 Selected Topics in Augmented and Virtual Reality Mujdat Cetin; Yukang Yan
This is the second course offered as part of the PhD training program on augmented and virtual reality. It builds on the first course, Introduction to Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR). The goal of the course is to provide exposure to problems in the AR/VR domain addressed by various disciplines. The course consists of three one-month long modules in a semester. Modules engage students in particular aspects of AR/VR or hands-on experience on AR/VR. Modules to be offered in various years include: fundamentals of optics for AR/VR; AR/VR in the silicon; foundations of visual perception in the context of AR/VR; computer audition and acoustic rendering; measuring the human brain; deep learning and visual recognition for AR/VR; brain-computer interfacing in a virtual environment; interaction techniques for AR/VR systems; 3D interfaces and interaction; AR/VR for collaborative education & professional training. In Spring 2025, the following three modules will be offered: 1) Fundamentals of optics for AR/VR (Daniel Nikolov and Jannick Rolland). Optics is central to near-eye displays and sensing. In this module, students will learn basic concepts and terminology of optics for AR/VR, as well as key visual requirements. Students will then learn about different optical architectures based on free-space or waveguide optics. Emerging technologies enabling compact architectures such as freeform optics and meta optics will be discussed. Students will be exposed to demonstrations of hands-on design in optical design software. 2) Interaction techniques for AR/VR systems (Yukang Yan). This module introduces the design and implementation of interaction techniques that can be applied in AR/VR systems, focusing on fundamental tasks such as target selection, navigation, object manipulation, and sensory input. Through the introduction of conceptual insights and hands-on practice, we aim to teach students how to create intuitive, effective interaction methods across different tasks and scenarios. Projects will encourage students to design and build their own interaction techniques, leading to a deeper understanding of user-centered design principles and the technical skills necessary to bring interactive concepts to life. 3) Professional encounters with leading AR/VR researchers. This module involves a series of seminars (titled Voices of XR) and discussion sessions with leading AR/VR researchers from academia and industry. This component of the course is offered in partnership with Studio X. Prerequisites: ECE 410 or OPT 410 or BME 410 or NSCI 415 or CSC 413 or CVSC 534 or equivalent experience. INSTRUCTORS: Mujdat Cetin; Daniel Nikolov; Jannick Rolland; Yukang Yan
BME 469-01 Structure Analysis of Proteins using VMD and AlphaFold Whasil Lee
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 495-01 Master's Research in BME Greg Gdowski
BME 535 is a prerequisite of this course.
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BME 474-2 Biomedical Sensors, Circuits & Instruments - LAB Scott Seidman
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, data acquisition, and electrical safety. The laboratory will focus on the practical implementation of electronic devices for biomedical measurements. Prerequisites: BME 210, ECE113 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
BME 459-2 Applied Human Anatomy LAB Martha Gdowski
This course analyzes the structural composition of the human body from cellular to organ 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 and analysis of how biomedical devices interface with anatomical structures. In addition, students will participate in small group discussions of clinical case studies, make group presentations of topic appropriate biomedical devices, and prepare a term paper on the subject of their choice selected from a list of topics generated by the instructor. Prerequisite: Any introductory biology course.