Introduction to desktop computing applications: word processing; statistical analysis; bitmap, object-oriented, and engineering graphics; circuit analysis; image processing; spread sheets. Introduction to programming, general principles of program organization, bioengineering applications, verification, reliability.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Introduction to cell types and structure, nucleic acids, proteins and enzyme kinetics. Gene expression including transcription, translation and post-translational modification. Introduction to genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics. Genetic engineering and tissue engineering. Applications to biotechnology.

Statistical analysis and presentation of experimental data. Parameter estimation. Design of experiments. Hardware and software for computer interfacing. Collection, analysis, and reporting of laboratory data.

Introduction to material, energy, charge, and momentum balances in biological systems. Overview of the field of bioengineering. Technological bases for established and emerging subfields.

Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Clinical experiences via in-person shadowing and/or technology-enhanced simulation. Application of bioengineering to clinical practices, healthcare technology, medical device design and application, and electronic medical record. Team-based design project on clinical needs identification, ideation and prototyping.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Introduction to equilibrium and nonequilibrium thermodynamics. Basic equations of momentum, mass and energy transfer. Applications in physiology and medicine.

Fluid statics. Shear stress and viscosity. Energy and momentum balances for flow systems. Dimensional analysis. Friction and drag coefficients. Turbulent flow of compressible and incompressible fluids. Non-Newtonian fluids.

Principles of heat and mass transfer. Conduction, convection, and radiation. Thermal properties of materials. Solutions of steady state and transient heat and mass transfer problems. Diffusion with chemical reaction. Convective mass transfer.

Introduction to mammalian physiology from an engineering perspective. Each of the major systems of the body will be addressed, with an emphasis on electrical, mechanical, and thermodynamic principles Lecture and laboratory. Additional work required of graduate students.

Basic analysis and design techniques for signals and linear systems in bioengineering. Laplace and Fourier Transforms, time-frequency analysis. PID and fuzzy to optimal control. Applications include signals and noise, ECG processing, mathematics of imaging.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Practical experience in the design, execution and analysis of experiments related to biomechanics and bioinstrumentation. Technical writing skills will also be emphasized.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Building blocks, fabrication techniques, sensing and actuation principles of biomedical microelectromechanical systems (bioMEMS). Case studies on biosensors, biophotonics and microsystem technologies that enhance biomedical research and healthcare. Additional work required of graduate students.

Introduction to microbiology, biochemical kinetics. Biochemical-reactor design, including methods for oxygen transfer and control. Introduction to separation processes in biochemical engineering. Additional work for graduate students.

Strategies and technologies to modulate and deconvolute the immune process for therapeutic purposes. Fundamentals of immunology, tools and methods, engineering strategies for vaccination, immunotherapy, and immunomodulation. Additional work required of graduate students.

Derivation of the wave equation for electromagnetic and mechanical waves. Wave phenomena; standing waves, reflections, resonance, impedance transformations, surface waves.

Study of engineering principles involved in sports: body systems in human motion, analysis of gait, basic performance patterns in athletic movements, performance improvements, and design of sports equipment. Additional work required of graduate students.

An introduction to Global Regulatory Affairs. Providing a foundational understanding of how regulatory and health authorities regulate products to bring safe and effective solutions to patients and consumers. Additional work required of graduate students.

Integration of biology, chemistry, and engineering to understand how pharmaceuticals are delivered to, and behave within, the body. Includes drug formulation, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, controlled release, and targeted delivery. Additional work is required of graduate students.

This course will introduce students to the rapidly growing field of Mobile Health (mHealth), including concepts of mHealth design, hardware, software, wireless integration, and mobile apps, with application of those concepts to problems faced by different patient and user populations. Additional work required of graduate students.

Students will analyze the human health impact of exposure to toxic chemicals in air, water, and soil according to USEPA Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund. Additional work required of graduate students.

Basics of imaging techniques useful for biological and medical applications. Microscopy, electron microscopy, acoustic microscopy, atomic force microscopy, magnetic resonance imaging. Discussion of images and literature. MRI laboratory exercises.

Survey of modern technologies available for the production of transportation fuels from abundant natural resources. Additional work required of graduate students.

Introduction to kinesiology and kinematics; finite element method; joint force analysis and the properties of bone cartilage and tendon as related to functional analysis of bone-joint systems.

Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Students learn the governing principles of conventional and advanced manufacturing techniques, which are adapted/modified to engineer living tissues/organs, biomedical products and test-platforms for investigating fundamental cell biology. Additional work required for grad students.

Introductory medical image processing and analysis. An open source software that has been developed for this purpose will be used. Additional work required of graduate students.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Measurement and analysis of biological signals in the time and frequency domain. Operational amplifiers, analog, and digital signal processing; sensors and sources of biopotentials; biopotential electrodes. Matlab, Labview and C programming.

Practical experience in the design, execution and analysis of experiments related to biomechanics and bioinstrumentation. Technical writing skills will also be emphasized. One four-hour laboratory a week.

Bioengineering design experience. Lecture, discussion, active learning components. Team design of biomedical system, device, or process from concept through prototype production. Includes design strategy, reliability, FDA regulations, patents, oral, and written presentations.

Bioengineering design experience. Lecture, discussion, active learning components. Team design of biomedical system, device, or process from concept through prototype production. Includes design strategy, reliability, FDA regulations, patents, oral, and written presentations.

In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study based on a plan submitted by the student.

Mentored investigation of an approved topic under the supervision of a member of the faculty. A written report and oral presentation are required in accordance with program guidelines.

Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Covers wide-ranging topics related to stem cell and regenerative biology, including: introduction of cell and developmental biology, stem cell biology, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and the political and ethical issues surrounding the stem cell debate.

Discussion of the complex issues related to biomedical-device infections. Investigation of the impact of biomaterials, microbiology, detection, and device regulation to reduce biomedical-device infections.

Cellular and biomaterials principles relevant to tissue engineering, focusing on cellular and tissue organization; regulation of cell behavior; biomaterials for tissue regenerations; tissue engineering applications in cardiovascular, neurological, and musculoskeletal and other organ systems.

Polymer structure, physical properties, and applications of polymers. Polymer synthesis, characterization of molecular structure, and copolymerization and blending. Unique physical properties of polymeric materials. Processing and applications of polymers.

Functions and mechanical properties of cells and tissues, how those cells and tissues combine to form structures, the properties and behaviors of those structures, and biomechanical techniques to analyze the structures and individual components.

Materials science and biological issues associated with medical devices and biomaterials are discussed. Bulk and surface materials science, tissue engineering, degradation and biocompatibility are addressed and related to medical device design and regulatory issues.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.