BME 275 - Introduction to Biofluid Mechanics

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Biomedical Engineering

Description:

Methods and applications of fluid mechanics in biological and biomedical systems including: Governing equations and methods of solutions,(e.g. conservation of mass flow and momentum), the nature of biological fluids, (e.g.non Newtonian rheological behavior),basic problems with broad relevance, (e.g. flow in pipes, lubrication theory), applications to cells and organs in different physiological systems, (e.g. cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, respiratory, reproductive and musculoskeletal systems), applications to diagnosis and therapy, (e.g.drug delivery and devices). Prerequisite: Biomedical Engineeering 207. Instructor: Katz

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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