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BIOM 304 - (3) (Y)
Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers
Prerequisites: CHEM 151 and
BIOL 201, or
permission of
instructor
Introduces the fundamentals of cell structure and function, with
emphasis on the techniques and technologies available for the study of
cell biology. Course is divided into three general sections: cell
structure and function includes the chemistry of the cell, organelles,
enzymes, membranes, membrane transport, intracellular compartments and
adhesion sturctures; energy flow in cells concentrates on the pathways
of glycolysis and aerobic respiration; information flow in cells focuses
on modern molecular biology and genetic engineering, and includes DNA
replication, the cell cycle, gene expression, gene regulation, and
protein synthesis. Students also study specific cell functions, which
include cell movement, the cytoskeleton and signal transduction.
BIOM 411 - (3) (SI)
Bioelectricity
Prerequisites: ENGR 203,
BIOM 301 or
permission of instructor
Provides an overview of the biophysical mechanisms governing production
and transmission of bioelectric signals, measurement of these signals
and their analysis in basic and clinical eletrophysiology, and an
introduction to the principles of design and operation of therapeutic
medical devices used in the cardiovascular and nervous systems. Topics
include membrane potential, action potentials, channels and synaptic
transmission, electrodes, electroencephalography, electromyography,
electrocardiography, pacemakers, defibrillators, and neural assist
devices.
BIOM 453, 454 - (3) (Y)
Advanced Projects
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing
Research on a year-long basis on a project in biomedical engineering.
Research is conducted in close consultation with a department faculty
advisor and is usually related to ongoing faculty research. Includes the
design, execution and analysis of experimental laboratory work and/or of
computational or theoretical computer analysis of a problem, e.g.
simulation or image processing. A final, comprehensive report of the
results is required.
BIOM 484 - (4) (SI)
Medical Image Analysis
Prerequisite: EE 323 or permission of
instructor
An introduction to the fundamental principles of medical image analysis
and visualization. Focus is on the processing and analysis of
ultrasound, MR and X-ray images for the purpose of quantitation and
visualization to increase the usefulness of modern medical image data.
Topics include image perception and enhancement, 2-D Fourier transform,
spatial filters, segmentation and pattern recognition. An included
weekly lab develops skill in computer image analysis with the KHOROS
system.
Note Courses at the 600 level and above are listed in the Graduate Record.
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