COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BENG 4123 Biosensors and Bioinstrumentation Principles of biologically based sensing elements and interfacing techniques. Design and analysis methods of biosensing and transducing components in bioinstrumentation. Applications of biosensors and bioinstrumentation in bioprocessing, bioenvironmental, biomechanical and biomedical engineering. Lecture 2 hours, lab 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: MBIO 2013 and BENG 4103. BENG 4203 Biomedical Engineering Principles Engineering principles applied to the design and analysis of systems affecting human health. This is an introductory course focusing on fundamentals of physiological systems and modeling and how this relates to analysis and equipment design. Topics include brief overview of anatomy and physiology, biomedical sensors, instrumentation and signal processing, physiological modeling, biomechanics, and fluid mechanics. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerquisite: MEEG 2013, MEEG 2403 or CHEG 2313, ELEG 2103, MEEG 3503 or CVEG 3213, MEEG 3013, BIOL 1543 or equivalent. BENG 4213 Applications of Biomedical Engineering Continuation of BENG 4203. Biomedical engineering fundamentals applied to biomedical engineering problems. Topics include biomaterials, tissue engineering, biotechnology, radiation imaging, ultrasound, MRI, biomedical optics and lasers, rehabilitation engineering, assistive technology, and clinical engineering. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: BENG 4203. BENG 5103 Advanced Instrumentation in Biological Engineering Applications of advanced instrumentation in biological systems. Emphasis on updated sensing and transducing technologies, data acquisition and analytical instruments. Prerequisite: BENG 4103. BENG 5203 Mathematical Modeling of Physiological Systems Application of mathematical techniques to physiological systems. The emphasis will be on cellular physiology and the cardiovascular system. Cellular physiology topics include models of cellular metabolism, membrane dynamics, membrane potential, excitability, wave propagation and cellular function regulation. Cardiovascular system topics include models of blood cells, oxygen transport, cardiac output, cardiac regulation, and circulation. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: MATH 3404 BENG/CSCE 5213 Introduction to Bioinformatics Application of algorithmic techniques to the analysis and solution of biological problems. Topics include an introduction to molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology, biological sequence comparison and phylogenetics, as well as topices of current interest. BENG 5223 Biomedical Engineering Research Internship Minimum six-week program (possibly up to several months) in a medical research environment working on an original engineering research project. Possible specialty areas include Anaesthesiology, Cardiology, Informatics, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, and Radiology. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and approval of co-ordinator. BENG 5233 Tissue and Cell Engineering This course introduces students to biological, engineering and clinical aspects of tissue and cell engineering. The introduction to stem cells and histology are reinforced with a concomitant lab that introduces cell culture techniques and illustrates functional and structural aspects of various biological tissues. Topics include Cell Signalling, Transport and Kinetics, Scaffolds, Surface Interactions, Drug Delivery, and Clinical, Ethical and Regulatory Considerations. Two to three lecture hours per week plus three lab hours per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 3813 and MATH 3404 BENG 5243 Biomaterials Graduate course on molecular structure-property relationships in biomaterials. Focuson polymers, metals, ceramics, composites, and biodegradable materials. Design of artificial biomaterials for biosensors, drug delivery and medical implants is considered. Host response and biocompatibility factors are introduced. Research project on surface coating, e.g. hydroxyapatite, and bio-abio interfaces is required. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or prior approval. Previous materials or properties course desirable. BENG 5253 Bio-MEMS Topics include the fundamental principles of microfluidics, bio/abio interfacing technology, bio/abio hybrid integration of microfabrication technology, and various biomedical and biological problems that can be addressed with microfabrication technology and the engineering challenges associated with it. Competency in biological sciences is needed. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: MEEG 3503 or CVEG 3213. BENG 5703 Design and Analysis of Experiments for Engineering Research Principles of planning and design of experiments for engineering research. Propoagation of experimental error. Improving prescision of experiments. Analysis of experimental data for optimal design and control of engineering systems using computer techniques. Lecture 2 hours per week, lab 3 hours per week. Corequisite: BENG 5700L. Prerequisite: INEG 4333. |
