BMEN 3440 - Biofluid Mechanics

Institution:

Tulane University of Louisiana

Subject:

Biomedical Engineering

Description:

Dr. Gaver. Pre-requisite: ENGP 1410, ENGP 2430, MATH 2240. This class focuses on fundamental concepts and properties of fluid mechanics with applications to the body. Topics to be covered include basic equations of fluid statics, dynamics and mass transport in differential and integral form using both system and control volume viewpoints. Rheological properties of biological fluids are studied as well as dimensional analysis and similitude. Advanced applications are investigated using the finite element method.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tulane.edu

Phone Number:

(504) 865-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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