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Classes in BIOE

For BIOE majors only. A combination of lectures and discussions covering biology from a utilization perspective, and lectures on illustrative mathematical models that capture the essences of characteristics of living entities. The biology material will focus on: distinguishing engineering from biological science, principles form the sciences applicable to biology, typical biological responses to environmental stimuli, scaling of biological responses, and different means to utilize living entities.

Section 101 Sriram, G (75 seats open, out of 75 seats.) TuTh 2-3:15

BIOE121

Biology for Engineers Laboratory (1 credits)

For BIOE majors only. This course will build on the material covered in BIOE120. Experiments conducted in this laboratory course will cover topics such as biomechanical principles, biochemical methods, genetics and selection, scaling, microcosm interactions, human factors and imaging.

Section 101 Yu, Y (18 seats open, out of 18 seats.) W 10-11:30, M 10-10:50

Section 102 Yu, Y (18 seats open, out of 18 seats.) W 1-2:30, M 10-10:50

Section 103 Yu, Y (18 seats open, out of 18 seats.) M 10-10:50, F 10-11:30

Section 104 Yu, Y (18 seats open, out of 18 seats.) M 10-10:50, F 1-2:30

BIOE150

Applied Ethics and Public Policy in Bioengineering (3 credits)

For BIOE majors only. All other majors require department permission. Also offered as HONR288L. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: BIOE150 or HONR288L. Students are introduced to medical devices such as heart valves and artificial hearts. Government requirements for clinical testing and the obligations that physicians, manufacturers, FDA and Congress have to patients are discussed.

Section 101 Rahmoeller, G (30 seats open, out of 30 seats.) W 2-4:30

BIOE232

Bioengineering Thermodynamics (3 credits)

Prerequisite: PHYS261 and PHYS262. For BIOE majors only. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: BIOE232, ENEM232 or ENME320. A quantitative introduction to thermodynamic analysis of bioengineering systems. Bioengineering encompasses a wide range of applications from nanoscale interactions (e.g. reactions between molecules), to cellular interactions (e.g. membrane electrical currents), to overall balances on organisms, all the way to large scale manufacturing. Each of these applications (and many others not mentioned) involve energy interactions which is the domain of thermodynamics. The basic laws of thermodynamics will be introduced and explained through a series of examples related to bioengineering systems.

Section 101 Payne, G (60 seats open, out of 60 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:45, F 9-10:50

Section 102 Payne, G (60 seats open, out of 60 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:45, F 11-12:50

BIOE241

(PermReq)Biocomputation Methods (3 credits)

Prerequisite: permission of department. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: BIOE241 or ENBE241. Formerly ENBE 241. Application of computer technology to biological and natural resource systems considering engineering aspects. Designed to help students in the use of computer technology for problem solving. The course will cover 4-5 software packages important for later use by the student.

Section 101 Montas, H (35 seats open, out of 35 seats.) MWF 5-5:50

Section 201 Montas, H (35 seats open, out of 35 seats.) MWF 4-4:50

BIOE332

Transport Processes (3 credits)

Prerequisite: MATH241 and MATH246. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ENBE454, ENBE603, or BIOE332. Formerly ENBE 454. Fluid flow, heat transfer, and mass transfer with applications in medicine, environment, biotechnology, food, agriculture, and other biosystems. Design of solutions to current problems in biological engineering is emphasized.

Section 101 Aranda-Espinoza, J (35 seats open, out of 35 seats.) TuTh 2-3:15, Tu 3:30-4:20

Section 102 Aranda-Espinoza, J (35 seats open, out of 35 seats.) TuTh 2-3:15, Th 3:30-4:20

BIOE411

Tissue Engineering (3 credits)

Prerequisite: at least one biology course and MATH241. Recommended: BSCI330 and BIOE340. A review of the fundamental principles involved in the design of engineered tissues and organs. Both biological and engineering fundamentals will be considered.

Section 101 Fisher, J (60 seats open, out of 60 seats.) M 2-4:30

BIOE420

Biomedical Imaging (3 credits)

Prerequisite: BIOE120 and BIOE121. For BIOE majors only. Examines the physical principles behind major medical imaging modalities and new ways of using medical images for diagnosis and treatment.

Section 101 Chen, Y (70 seats open, out of 70 seats.) TuTh 4:30-5:45

BIOE453

Introduction to Biological Materials (3 credits)

Prerequisite: ENES220 or equivalent. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: BIOE453 or ENBE453. Formerly ENBE 453. Basic engineering properties of biological materials, including animal tissues and agricultural products, and of traditional engineering materials such as metals, ceramics, alloys, and polymers. Course includes limited laboratory experiences. Also offered as ENMA425.

Section 101 Seog, J (70 seats open, out of 70 seats.) TuTh 11-12:15

BIOE454

Introduction to Biological Materials Lab (1 credits)

Prerequisite: CHEM231 and CHEM232. Corequisite: BIOE453. Recommended: ENES220. Provide hands-on experience on synthesis and characterization of hydrogel which has wide applications as a biomaterial.

Section 101 Seog, J (30 seats open, out of 30 seats.) Th 8:30-10:50

Section 102 Seog, J (30 seats open, out of 30 seats.) Tu 8:30-10:50

BIOE484

Engineering in Biology (3 credits)

Prerequisite: MATH221 or MATH141; PHYS141 or PHYS161; CHEM103 or higher; or permission of department. Recommended: BIOE454. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: BIOE484 or ENBE484. Formerly ENBE484. Engineering with biological systems, with emphasis on utilization, design, and modeling. Broad topics include differences between biological enginieering and biological science, basic sciences and how they relate to biology, typical biological responses to environmental stimuli, scaling, and utilitzation of living things.

Section 101 Johnson, A (30 seats open, out of 30 seats.) TuTh 9:30-10:45

BIOE602

Cellular and Tissue Biomechanics (3 credits)

Introduction to the fundamentals of biomechanics including force analysis, mechanics of deformable bodies, stress and strain, multiaxial deformations, stress analysis, and viscoelasticity. Biomechanics of soft and hard tissues.

Section 101 Hsieh, A (15 seats open, out of 15 seats.) TuTh 2-3:15

BIOE606

Laboratory Rotations II (1 credits)

For BIOE majors only. Provide students with the opportunity to experience different laboratory environments. Students gain exposure to graduate research, learn awide variety of laboratory techniques, become familiar with BIOE faculty, and develop insight into personal research interests and direction. Laboratory rotations are required in the Fall and Spring of the first year of the Ph.D. program. BIOE605: Laboratory Rotations 1 will be held in the Fall semester; BIOE606: Laboratory Rotations 2 will be held in the Spring semester.

Section 101 Kofinas, P (15 seats open, out of 15 seats.) F 11-11:50

BIOE608

Bioengineering Seminar Series (1 credits)

For BIOE majors only.

Section 101 Muro, S (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) F 11-11:50

BIOE611

Tissue Engineering (3 credits)

We recommend one advanced Biology course and one advanced Engineering Ma th course.

Section 101 Fisher, J (10 seats open, out of 10 seats.) M 2-4:30

BIOE631

Modeling Flow Through Porous Media (3 credits)

Recommendation: Background in fluid mechanics and strong math (at least differential equations).