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  • EGRB 308: Biomedical Signal Processing

    4.00 Credits
    Virginia Commonwealth University

    Semester course; 3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours. 4 credits. Prerequisites: Calculus, differential equations, PHIS 309, 310 and EGRB 215. Explores the basic theory and application of digital signal processing techniques related to the acquisition and processing of biomedical and physiological signals.
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  • EGRB 310: Biomechanics

    4.00 Credits
    Virginia Commonwealth University

    Semester course; 3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours. 4 credits. Prerequisites: EGRM 202, EGRB 215 and MATH 301. This first course in biomechanics will analyze the forces, stresses and strains in the human body during normal function. Emphasis will be placed on certain parts of the human body including hard (bone) and soft (cartilage, ligaments, tendons) tissues. A knowledge of statics and the mechanics of deformable bodies is required, as is a knowledge of calculus and differential equations. Exposure to human anatomy and physiology also is necessary, however, more in-depth anatomic study of the different parts of the body will be covered.
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  • EGRB 401-402: Biomedical Engineering Senior Design Studio

    3.00 Credits
    Virginia Commonwealth University

    Continuous courses; 9 laboratory hours. 3-3 credits. Prerequisites: senior standing in the Biomedical Engineering Department; EGRB 301, 307 and 308. A minimum of nine laboratory hours per week is dedicated to the design, development and execution of the senior design (capstone) project for biomedical engineering under the direction of a faculty research adviser in biomedical engineering or an acceptable substitute as determined by the course coordinator. Tasks include team meetings (for team projects), brainstorming, sponsor advising, designing, fabrications, assembling, reviewing, studying, researching, testing and validating projects. Monthly progress reports are due to the research adviser and course coordinator. A final project report and presentation are due at the conclusion of the twosemester design process.
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  • EGRB 403: Tissue Engineering

    3.00 Credits
    Virginia Commonwealth University

    Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: senior standing in engineering and at least one course in physiology or anatomy. Study of the design, development and clinical application of tissue engineered components for use in the human body. Analysis of biology, chemistry, material science, engineering, immunology and transplantation as pertains to various tissue engineered components including blood vessels, bone, cartilage, pancreas, liver and skin.
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  • EGRB 405: Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics

    3.00 Credits
    Virginia Commonwealth University

    Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: EGRB 310 and MATH 301. Finite element analysis as presented in this course is a numerical procedure for solving continuum mechanics problems that cannot be described by closed-form mathematical solutions. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the theoretical basis for the method, using a commercial software program, and understanding the volume of information that can be generated. Applications to both one- and twodimensional problems in solid mechanics and biomechanics will be explored.
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  • EGRB 406: Artificial Organs

    3.00 Credits
    Virginia Commonwealth University

    Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: PHIS 309 and PHIS 310 (or equivalents), EGRB 303, EGRB 310, and EGRB 307. This course explores the design, operating principles and practices regarding artificial organs and their use in the human body. Analysis of dialysis systems for kidney replacement, artificial hearts and heart assist devices, cardiac pacemakers, sensory organ assist and replacement devices, and artificial liver and pancreas devices. Design aspects, legal ramifications, regulatory issues and clinical implantation issues will be addressed.
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  • EGRB 407: Physical Principles of Medical Imaging

    3.00 Credits
    Virginia Commonwealth University

    Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: junior standing in School of Engineering and at least two courses in electrical circuits. A study of the physical principles and basic clinical uses of medical imaging. Analysis of radiation and interaction of radiation, generation and control of X-rays, X-ray diagnostic methods, X-ray computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasonic imaging will be conducted. Basic principle of radionuclide imaging also will be introduced. A knowledge of basic electrical circuits is a prerequisite as is a knowledge of wave propagation, calculus and differential equations.
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  • EGRB 408: Advanced Biomedical Signal Processing

    3.00 Credits
    Virginia Commonwealth University

    Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: EGRB 308. This course will briefly review the basic theory of discrete-time signal processing techniques in biomedical data processing. Advanced signal processing techniques including adaptive signal processing, wavelets, spectral estimation and multirate signal processing will be employed. Specific examples utilizing electrocardiogram (ECG) and other biological signals are provided. Topics covered are alternance phenomenon in biological systems, late potential in ECG, intrapotential in ECG and coherence analysis.
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  • EGRB 409: Microcomputer Applications in Biomedical Engineering

    3.00 Credits
    Virginia Commonwealth University

    Semester course; 2 lecture and 3 laboratory hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: EGRB 307. Covers microcomputer applications (hardware and software) as applied to biomedical science and biomedical engineering. Basic hardware components of a microcomputer are discussed with particular reference to configurations needed for analyzing biomedical events. Software applications including data encoding, data storage, graphical interfaces and real-time processing are explored for analysis of physiological and biomedical signals. Students will develop algorithms using LabView and MatLab to solve problems in biomedical engineering in the laboratories.
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  • EGRB 420: Rehabilitation Engineering

    3.00 Credits
    Virginia Commonwealth University

    Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: PHIS 309 and PHIS 310 (or equivalents), EGRE 206 (or equivalent), and EGRB 310. This course explores the principles and practices regarding rehabilitation engineering and the interaction of biomedical engineering with health care delivery to disabled individuals. Discussions of approaches to diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving motor and cognitive function will be included as will an analysis of the design of devices and systems to aid the disabled. Chronic disabilities such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and spinal cord disorders will be used as examples as will acute disabilities resulting from traumatic injuries.
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