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  • BME 202L: Fundamentals of Biomaterials and Biomechanics (AC or GE)

    3.00 Credits
    Duke University

    This course will cover principles of physiology, materials science and mechanics with particular attention to topics most relevant to biomedical engineering. Areas of focus include the structure-functional relationships of biocomposites including biological tissues and biopolymers; extensive treatment of the properties unique to biomaterials surfaces; behavior of materials in the physiological environment, and biomechanical failure criterion. The course includes selected experimental measurements in biomechanical and biomaterial systems. Prerequisites: Math 108; Engineering 75L or Biomedical Engineering 110L; Mechanical Engineering 83L or Biomedical Engineering 83L. Instructor: Staff
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  • BME 204: Measurement and Control of Cardiac Electrical Events (GE, IM, EL)

    3.00 Credits
    Duke University

    Design of biomedical devices for cardiac application based on a review of theoretical and experimental results from cardiac electrophysiology. Evaluation of the underlying cardiac events using computer simulations. Examination of electrodes, amplifiers, pacemakers, and related computer apparatus. Construction of selected examples. Prerequisites: Biomedical Engineering 101L and 153L or equivalents. Instructor: Wolf
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  • BME 206L: Elasticity (GE, BB)

    3.00 Credits
    Duke University

    Linear elasticity will be emphasized including concepts of stress and strain as second order tensors, equilibrium at the boundary and within the body, and compatibility of strains. Generalized solutions to two and three dimensional problems will be derived and applied to classical problems including torsion of noncircular sections, bending of curved beams, stress concentrations and contact problems. Applications of elasticity solutions to contemporary problem in civil and biomedical engineering will be discussed. Prerequisites: Biomedical Engineering 110L or Engineering 75L; Mathematics 108. Instructor: Laursen
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  • BME 207: Transport Phenomena in Biological Systems (AC or GE, BB)

    3.00 Credits
    Duke University

    An introduction to the modeling of complex biological systems using principles of transport phenomena and biochemical kinetics. Topics include the conservation of mass and momentum using differential and integral balances; rheology of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids; steady and transient diffusion in reacting systems; dimensional analysis; homogeneous versus heterogeneous reaction systems. Biomedical and biotechnological applications are discussed. Prerequisites: Biomedical Engineering 100L and Mathematics 108; or consent of the isntructor. Instructor: Friedman, Katz, Truskey, or Yuan
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  • BME 208: Theoretical and Applied Polymer Science (GE, BB)

    3.00 Credits
    Duke University

    An intermediate course in soft condensed matter physics dealing with the structure and properties of polymers and biopolymers. Introduction to polymer syntheses based on chemical reaction kinetics, polymer characterization. Emphasizes (bio)polymers on surfaces and interfaces in aqueous environments, interactions of (bio)polymer surfaces, including wetting and adhension phenomena. Instructor: Zauscher
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  • BME 210: Molecular Basis of Membrane Transport (GE, MC, EL)

    3.00 Credits
    Duke University

    Transport of substances through cell membranes examined on a molecular level, with applications of physiology, drug delivery, artificial organs and tissue engineering. Topics include organization of the cell membrane, membrane permeability and transport, active transport and control of transport processes. Assignments based on computer simulations, with emphasis on quantitative behavior and design. Prerequisites: Biology 25L or equivalent, Mathematics 107 or equivalent. Instructors: Friedman or Neu
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  • BME 211: Theoretical Electrophysiology (GE, EL)

    4.00 Credits
    Duke University

    Advanced topics on the electrophysiological behavior of nerve and striated muscle. Source-field models for single-fiber and fiber bundles lying in a volume conductor. Forward and inverse models for EMG and ENG. Bidomain model. Model and simulation for stimulation of single-fiber and fiber bundle. Laboratory exercises based on computer simulation, with emphasis on quantitative behavior and design. Readings from original literature. Prerequisite: Biomedical Engineering 101L or 201L or equivalent. Instructor: Barr or Neu
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  • BME 212L: Theoretical Electrocardiography (GE, EL)

    4.00 Credits
    Duke University

    Electrophysiological behavior of cardiac muscle. Emphasis on quantitative study of cardiac tissue with respect to propagation and the evaluation of sources. Effect of junctions, inhomogeneities, anisotropy, and presence of unbounded extracellular space. Bidomain models. Study of models of arrhythmia, fibrillation, and defibrillation. Electrocardiographic models and forward simulations. Laboratory exercises based on computer simulation, with emphasis on quantitative behavior and design. Readings from original literature. Prerequisite: Biomedical Engineering 101L or 201L or equivalent. Instructor: Barr
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  • BME 213: Nonlinear Dynamics in Electrophysiology

    3.00 Credits
    Duke University

    Electrophysiological behavior of excitable membranes and nerve fibers examined with methods of nonlinear dynamics. Phase-plane analysis of excitable membranes. Limit cycles and the oscillatory behavior of membranes. Phase resetting by external stimuli. Critical point theory and its applications to the induction of rotors in the heart. Theory of control of chaotic systems and stabilizing irregular cardiac rhythms. Initiation of propagation of waves and theory of traveling waves in a nerve fiber. Laboratory exercises based on computer simulations, with emphasis on quantitative behavior and design. Readings from original literature. Prerequisite: Biomedical Engineering 101L or 201L or equivalent. Instructor: Krassowska
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  • BME 215: Biomedical Materials and Artificial Organs (GE, BB)

    3.00 Credits
    Duke University

    Chemical structures, processing methods, evaluation procedures, and regulations for materials used in biomedical applications. Applications include implant materials, components of ex vivo circuits, and cosmetic prostheses. Primary emphasis on polymer-based materials and on optimization of parameters of materials which determine their utility in applications such as artificial kidney membranes and artificial arteries. Prerequisite: Biomedical Engineering 83L and 100L or their equivalent or consent of instructor. Instructor: Reichert
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