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3.00 Credits
Basic digital image processing techniques and geo-spatial analysis applied to monitoring of natural processes and resources. Course topics include introduction to electromagnetic radiation, concept of color, remote sensing systems, and light attenuation by atmosphere, objects and sensors. Advanced topics include data models, spectral transforms, spatial transforms, correction and calibration, geo-rectification, and image classification with hyperspectral and multi-spectral images acquired with aerial and satellite sensors. Raster GIS is integrated into course throughout the semester. Will use software such as ENVI, ArcGIS and ArcView. Requires a class project in the student's area of interest. Lecture 2 hours, lab 3 hours per week. Students may not earn credit for both BENG 5113 and BENG 4133. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: MATH 3404.
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Application of mathematical techniques to physiological systems. The emphasis will be on cellular physiology and cardiovascular system. Cellular physiology topics include models of cellular metabolism, membrane dynamics, membrane potential, excitability, wave propagation and cellular function regulation. Cardiovascular system topics include models of blood cells, oxygen transport, cardiac output, cardiac regulation, and circulation. Background in biology and physiology highly recommended. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: MATH 3404.
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Application of algorithmic techniques to the analysis and solution of biological problems. Topics include an introduction to molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology, biological sequence comparison, and phylogenetics, as well as topics of current interest. (Same as CSCE 5213)
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Minimum six-week program (possibly up to several months) in a medical research environment working on an original engineering research project. Possible specialty areas include Anaesthesiology, Cardiology, Informatics, Opthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, and Radiology. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and approval of co-ordinator.
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This course introduces students to biological, engineering and clinical aspects of tissue and cell engineering. The introduction to stem cells and histology are reinforced with a concomitant lab that introduces cell culture techniques and illustrates functional and structural aspects of various biological tissues. Topics include Cell Signalling, Transport and Kinetics, Scaffolds, Surface Interactions, Drug Delivery, and Clinical, Ethical and Regulatory Considerations. Two to three lecture hours per week plus three lab hours per week. Corequisite: lab component. Prerequisite: MATH 3404 and CHEM 3813.
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A graduate course on molecular structure-property relationships in biomaterials. Special focus is given to polymers, metals, ceramics, composites, and biodegradable materials. The design of artificial biomaterials for biosensors, drug delivery and medical implants is considered. Host response and biocompatibility factors are introduced. Previous course in materials desirable.
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3.00 Credits
Topics include the fundamental principles of microfluidics, Navier-Stokes Equation, bio/abio interfacing technology, bio/abio hybrid integration of microfabrication technology, and various biomedical and biological problems that can be addressed with microfabrication technology and the engineering challenges associated with it. Lecture 3 hour per week. Prerequisites: MEEG 3503 or CVEG 3213 or CHEG 2133. (Same as MEEG 5253)
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Engineering principles applied to the design and analysis of systems affecting human health. This is a course focusing on fundamentals of physiological systems and modeling. Topics include: brief overview of anatomy and physiology, bioelectric phenomena and neuronal model, compartmental modeling, cardiovascular system and blood flow, biomechanics, computational biology and signal transduction. Requires a background in circuits, fluid dynamics, mechanics, biology, and/or biochemistry. Lecture 3 hours per week. Students may not earn credit for both BENG 5263 and BENG 4203. Prerequisites: MATH 3404 or equivalent and graduate standing.
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3.00 Credits
Application of mathematical techniques and numerical methods for analyzing biological data and solving biological problems. The emphasis will be computer simulation and mathematical modeling applications in biomedical engineering. Lecture 3 hours per week. Students may not earn credit for both BENG 5273 and BENG 4223. Prerequisite: MATH 3404.
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3.00 Credits
Understand the electric and magnetic response of biological tissues with particular reference to neural and cardiovascular systems. Passive and active forms of electric signals in cell communication. We will develop the central electrical mechanisms from the membrane channel to the organ, building on those that are common to many electrically active cells in the body. Analysis of Nernst equation, Goldman equation, linear cable theory, and Hodgkin-Huxley Model of action potential generation and propagation. High frequency response of tissues to microwave excitation, dielectric models for tissue behavior, Debye, Cole-Cole models. Role of bound and free water on tissue properties. Magnetic response of tissues. Experimental methods to measure tissue response. Applications to Electrocardiography & Electroencephalography, Microwave Medical Imaging, RF Ablation will be discussed. Students may not receive credit for both BENG 4283 and BENG 5283. Prerequisites: MATH 3404, ELEG 3703 or PHYS 3414, BIOL 2533 or equivalent (Same as ELEG 5773)
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