BME 601

Principles of Biomedical Engineering I


Credit hours - 3  (twice a week, 75 minutes/class)
When offered - Fall semester

Instructor(s) - Biomedical Engineering Faculty

Prerequisite(s) - Graduate standing

Description - An introduction to the fundamental and interdisciplinary
aspects of Biomedical Engineering.  Topics will be addressed along a body
systems  approach integrating principles of anatomy, physiology, biology,
and engineering; culminating in the clinical applications of each topic
area.

Text - (to be decided)

Outline
WEEK  LECTURE #     DESCRIPTION

1       1       Principles of Cell Biology
        2       Organization of Cells vs Tissues vs Organs vs Organ Systems

2       3       Cardiovascular Anatomy/Physiology (macroscopic and
microscopic)
        4       Excitable Cardiac Tissues
3       5       Fundamentals of Bioelectrical Measurements
        6               "                "       "                 "
4       7       The Electrocardiogram
        8       Cardiac Pacing and Defibrillation
5       9       Mechanical Properties of C.V. System
        10      Biological Fluid Mechanics
6       11               "               "       "
        12      Circulatory Assist Devices
7       13      Exam I
        14      Pulmonary System
8       15               "       "       "
        16      Respiratory Assist Devices
9       17      Blood and Blood Components
        18      Physiology of Hematopoietic System; Oxygen Delivery and CO2
and O2                                      Measurements; Blood Rheology

10      19      Musculoskeletal Anatomy (macroscopic and microscopic)
        20      Hard Tissue (bone) vs Soft Tissue (ligaments, tendons)
11      21      Musculoskeletal Physiology
        22      Mechanical Function of the Musculoskeletal System
12      23      Kinematics, Dynamics and Forces of Human Motion
        24      Tissue Response to Stress, Strain
13      25      Exam II
        26      Prosthetic Devices: Orthopedics and Dental
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        28      Imaging
15      29        "      "       "
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For further information regarding the Biomedical Engineering Program at Purdue University contact the Biomedical Engineering Graduate Office at (317) 494-5730 bmeprogram@ecn.purdue.edu