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3.00 Credits
Introduction to Einstein’s theory which describes gravity as a curvature of spacetime. Tensor analysis, special relativity, differential geometry, spacetime curvature, the Einstein field equations, the Schwartzschild metric for stars and black holes, and the Friedmann-Robertson-Walker metric for cosmology. Designed for undergraduates in the Department of Physics and Astronomy; graduate students should take Physics 360a-360b. Prerequisite: Physics 227a, 229a. Recommended Physics 227b.
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1.00 - 5.00 Credits
Individual research or readings under close faculty supervision. May be repeated for a total of 10 credits, but students may earn only up to 5 credits per semester of enrollment.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Introduction to independent research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision. May be repeated for a total of 10 credits, but students may earn only up to 6 credits per semester of enrollment.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Independent experimental or theoretical investigations of basic problems under faculty supervision which culminate in a written thesis submitted to the faculty. Required for departmental honors. Open to senior majors with departmental approval. May be repeated for a total of 10 credits, but students may earn only up to 6 credits per semester of enrollment.
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3.00 Credits
Structure and mechanics of the musculoskeletal system and to the properties and strength of biological materials. Application of Newtonian mechanics, statics, and strength of materials to bone, muscle, tendon, other biological material, and medical devices. Credit offered for only one of BME 101 or CE 180. Prerequisite: PHYS 116A, MATH 155B, and CS 103. FALL.
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3.00 Credits
Structure-property relationships in both natural and synthetic, hard and soft materials. Bio-inspired materials design, the role of selfassembly in achieving highly ordered structures, material design and properties for emerging biomedical applications, factors influencing biocompatibility, performance of biomaterials in both soft and hard tissues, and biological response to implants. Prerequisite: CHEM 102B, BME 101. SPRING.
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3.00 Credits
Ethical principles in the practice of biomedical engineering: responsibility in professional practice, health care, research and mentoring. Development of skills in perceptiveness, discernment, competency and visualization of alternatives through case studies. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. FALL.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the mechanics of fluids, heat transfer, and mass transfer in living systems. Basic theories of transport phenomena are presented and applied to mammalian and cellular physiology as well as to the design of medical devices. Prerequisite: BME 101, 103 or equivalent, MATH 196 or 198.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Independent research, either experimental or theoretical in nature or a combination of both, under the supervision of a biomedical engineering faculty member or another faculty member approved by the course director. Prerequisite: Consent of course director.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
A continuation of the research in 240A or research in a different area of biomedical engineering. Prerequisite: Consent of course director.
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