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Rensselaer Catalog 2021-2022 [Archived Catalog]
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BIOL 4880 - Global Environmental Change
This 4-credit course will explore global environmental cycles, patterns, and changes. It will discuss elemental cycles of phosphorus, nitrogen, and carbon, and pollutants such as mercury, lead, and CFCs, and how changes in these cycles influence organisms and ecosystems. Also discussed will be large-scale biotic processes and theory about ecosystem dynamics. Major environmental issues such as acid rain, eutrophication, climate change, and land use conversation will also be discussed.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 1010 /BIOL 1015 and BIOL 2120 /BIOL 2125
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 6880. Students cannot get credit for both BIOL 4880 and BIOL 6880.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 4900 - Team Research
Independent research by teams under the supervision of a faculty member, including literature search, brief proposal of project design, conduct of project to completion, and writing of a formal report in the form of a scientific paper and presentation of a seminar or poster on the project.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Restricted to Biology majors who have completed BIOL 1010, BIOL 2120, and BIOL 2500, or equivalents and who have permission of the instructor to register.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 4940 - Readings in Biology
Selected readings in the biological literature to supplement the scientific background of undergraduate students. May be used as a biology elective with approval of Biology Department Curriculum Committee.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
Credit Hours: 1 to 4 |
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BIOL 4961 - Human Population
This interdisciplinary course examines the human ecology of the global human overpopulation problem. Pollution, resource depletion, extinctions and carrying capacity are explored, as well as political, psychological, cultural, and technological adaptations. Feedback mechanisms will be proposed and discussed. Students will engage in structured debate and group discussion.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 1010 and MATH 1010 .
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 4970 - Non-thesis Research
Independent study program for the purpose of developing research skills under the guidance of a faculty member. This course may be repeated once, and it can count as a biology elective.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: 3-12 contact hours.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4 |
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BIOL 4980 - Biomedical Research
Independent research in health sciences, supervised by a faculty member, for the purpose of developing research skills. Such skills include defining a research project, both as a written and oral exercise for a scientific and general audience, and gathering preliminary research data enabling both a written and oral description of the project in the form of a research proposal and an oral defense. Open to students in the accelerated physician-scientist curriculum only. This course is the Culminating Experience for students in this program. This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 6
Credit Hours: 6 |
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BIOL 4990 - Senior Research Thesis
Independent research, supervised by a faculty member, culminating in a written thesis and oral presentation.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 6100 - From Neuron to Behavior
A detailed survey of important topics in the neurosciences. Some of the topics to be covered in this class are: basic mechanisms of neural signaling (neurophysiology, synaptic transmission, and molecular signaling; understanding of sensation/movement and in particular how it relates to neuroanatomy; neurodevelopment and how the mature brain can change (plasticity); and complex brain functions and neurological disease. Students prepare analyses and make a presentation of a paper in the original literature. Since there is overlap associated with the 4100 course, both courses may not be taken for credit.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOL 1010 , BIOL 2120 or permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 6150 - Cellular Neuroscience
Neurons are uniquely organized to facilitate signal transmission and information processing in the brain. This course will examine the mechanisms that develop and maintain neurons, the unusual cell-biological problems these cells solve, and the experimental tools that drive modern neuroscience research. Students will read current scientific literature, evaluate it critically, and develop a research project.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOL 4100 and BIOL 4260 or equivalents, or by permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 4150. Students cannot receive credit for both BIOL 4150 and 6150.
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BIOL 6220 - Machine Learning for Environmental Biology
This course is designed to create an applied learning environment to introduce students to large scale datasets in the environmental field and learn advanced techniques for analyzing them. Students will learn multivariate data exploration techniques, evaluate the quality of large datasets, and analyze the data using machine learning techniques. Specifically students will propose, develop, and finalize projects where they will apply machine learning approaches to datasets to understand complex environmental biology processes. Along with these topics, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature relevant to their projects.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 4200 or by permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 4220. A student cannot get credit for more than one of the cross listed courses.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 6260 - Advanced Cell Biology
This course is designed to enable students to understand how an organism functions at the cellular and molecular level, and further, how this functioning is regulated so that cells can adapt to changes in their environment. Students will learn the fundamental components of the cell (from protein to organelle), their characteristics, and how these components function in both normal and diseased cells. Students will also learn biochemical, structural, and mechanical aspects of cell functioning and regulation in normal and diseased cells. In addition, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. By reading current literature, students will gain knowledge of the practice and presentation of science, as well as learn about new techniques and findings. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and BIOL 4260.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: An undergraduate “Introduction to Cell Biology” course (BIOL 2120 equivalent). Coursework in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology will be helpful, as well.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 6310 - Microbiology
Microbiology is the study of “microscopic organisms,” including members of all the kingdoms of life. The course has two objectives: 1) Provide an overview of the diversity, genetics, and physiology of microorganisms. 2) Review current topics of investigation in Microbiology in detail. Microbes will be studied from a cellular and molecular perspective. This includes structure, nutrition, growth, control, classification, and genetics. This course will provide biology students the necessary background in bacterial genetics, pathogenic microbiology, prokaryotic physiology, eukaryotic microbiology, molecular biology and microbial ecology.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 4310. Students may not obtain credit for both this course and BIOL 4310.
Credit Hours: 4
Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: 6 contact hours
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 6350 - Virology
This course will provide an exploration of the essential aspects of virology. Introductory examination of viral structure, entry, and replication for each of the major classes of viruses serve as a foundation. Case studies will examine virus host interactions and strategies for prevention and intervention of viral infection. Additional topics include: emerging viruses, viral detection, viral extinction, beneficial use of viruses, modified viruses as research tools.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOL 4620 and BIOL 4310 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 4350. A student cannot get credit for both BIOL 4350 and BIOL 6350.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 6410 - Sequence Analysis
This course covers the theory and practice of biological sequence analysis, including algorithms for pairwise sequence alignment, multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic analysis, and database searching. Concepts covered include homology, sequence similarity, parsimony, mechanisms and metrics of molecular evolution, biological data bases, database search algorithms (BLAST), and statistical significance. Selected topics include hidden Markov models, bootstrap analysis, and gene finding. Modern sequence analysis software will be provided. Laptop computers are required. Knowledge of a programming language is strongly suggested. Meets jointly with BIOL 4540; both cannot be taken for credit.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: MATH 1020 , BIOL 4620 , CSCI 1200 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 6420 - Molecular Modeling
This course covers the theory and practice of the structural modeling of proteins and other biomolecules using informatics-driven and energy-based approaches. Topics include template-based comparative modeling, secondary structure prediction, tertiary structure prediction, protein classification, sidechain rotamers, docking, protein design, energy minimization, electrostatics, molecular dynamics, and molecular surfaces. Molecular modeling software will be provided. Laptop computers are required. BIOL 4550, BIOL 6420, BCBP 4550, and BCBP 6420 meet jointly; only one of these courses can be taken for credit.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: MATH 1020 , BIOL 4620 , and BIOL 4760 .
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 4550, BCBP 4550/6420.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 6470 - Muscle & Cardiac Biology
This is an in-depth study of current papers within the broad field of Muscle & Cardiac Biology. Students will read and critique primary papers, present current research articles, and lead critical discussions of topics listed in the class schedule.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 4270 or permission of the instructor
Cross Listed: BIOL 4470, BCBP 4470, and BCBP 6470. Students may not get credit for more than one of these courses.
Credit Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 2 |
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BIOL 6510 - Biology Core Course I
An intensive course designed to provide instruction and stimulate discussion on important topics relevant to biological research. It is loosely divided into three sections: 1) overview of major areas of faculty research; 2) professional development topics such as research ethics and responsible conduct of research, scientific communication, career options, and software tools for science (i.e. structural biology toolkits, bioinformatics tools, graphics packages, etc.); and 3) scientific writing. This course is required of and limited to first year students in the Biology and Biochemistry/Biophysics Ph.D. programs.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Completed bachelor’s degree or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 6520 - Biology Core Course II
An intensive course designed to provide instruction and stimulate discussion on important topics relevant to biological research. It is loosely divided into three sections: 1) overview of major areas of faculty research; 2) professional development topics such as hypothesis testing and design of experiments, responsible use of statistics, and scientific funding; and 3) scientific writing. This course is required of and limited to first year students in the Biology and Biochemistry/Biophysics Ph.D. programs.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: This is a continuation of the fall course BIOL 6510 . Completed bachelor’s degree or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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Credit Hours: 3 |
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BIOL 6650 - The Biology of Systems
This course is designed to be a first course in the study of “systems biology”, to introduce students to the field, the experimental and computational methods that are used within it, and the type of insights that the field can provide to biology. To fully appreciate the complexity of living systems, researchers gather systematic, quantitative measurements of a system’s components using cutting-edge omics techniques. In addition, researchers also leverage computing power to describe, model, and predict dynamic behaviors that could otherwise not be perceived in such large-scale omics data. Along with these topics, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. A student cannot get credit for both this course and BIOL/BCBP 4660 and BCBP 6650.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 4620 and BIOL 4760 or permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 4660, BCBP 6660, BCBP 4660.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 6660 - Muscle Mechanics and Modeling
This graduate/advanced undergraduate hybrid course examines the structural and physiologic properties of muscle, as well as its force production and overall biomechanical function. Muscle structure and function will be explored at the protein, single fiber, and whole tissue levels. Discussions will focus primarily on skeletal muscle, and topics will include muscle morphology, cross-bridge theory, molecular motor and actomyosin interaction, Hill-type and Huxley-type models, electromyography, fatigue, muscle inhibition, history-dependent phenomena, in vitro and in vivo muscle function, and the response to injury. Each topic will be introduced and developed utilizing seminal articles in the literature as well as excerpts from texts, and further discussion on current problems and state-of-the-art experimental techniques will draw on the current scientific literature.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BMED 4660/6660. A student may receive credit for only one of BIOL 6660 or BMED 4660/6660.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BIOL 6690 - Advanced Molecular Biology
Students will use a variety of tools (textbooks, scientific journals, and Internet resources including molecular databases and data mining tools) to increase understanding of genes, their expression, their products, and their inter-relatedness. (Meets together with BIOL 4630.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Undergraduate course in molecular biology, molecular genetics, and/or molecular biochemistry.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 4630. Both cannot be taken for credit.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BIOL 6880 - Global Environmental Change
This 4-credit course will explore global environmental cycles, patterns, and changes. It will cover elemental cycles of phosphorus, nitrogen, and carbon, and pollutants such as mercury, lead, and CFCs, and how changes in these cycles influence organisms and ecosystems. Also discussed will be large-scale biotic processes and theory about ecosystem dynamics. Major environmental issues such as acid rain, eutrophication, climate change, and land use conversation will also be discussed.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 1010 /BIOL 1015 and BIOL 2120 /BIOL 2125 .
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 4880. Students cannot get credit for both BIOL 4880 and BIOL 6880.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 6900 - Seminar in Biology
Weekly discussion of selected topics in biology by graduate students and staff.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 1 |
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BIOL 6910 - Research Rotation l
The students take active part in research, under the supervision of a Biology faculty adviser by mutual agreement.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Restricted to first year Biology graduate students.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Graded: S/U
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 6920 - Research Rotation ll
The student will perform hands-on research in the lab of a Biology faculty member to learn basic research methods and techniques, accomplish a small research project and determine whether the lab is a good fit for thesis research.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Restricted to first year Biology graduate students.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Graded: S/U
Credit Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 2 |
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BIOL 6930 - Research Rotation lll
The student will perform hands-on research in the lab of a Biology faculty member to learn basic research methods and techniques, accomplish a small research project, and determine whether the lab is a good fit for thesis research.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Graded: S/U
Credit Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 2 |
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BIOL 6940 - Readings in Biology
Readings in the current literature designed to supplement the background of the student and provide greater depth in the area of his or her specialty.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
Credit Hours: 1 to 4 |
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BIOL 6960 - Current Topics: Cytoskeletal Research
This is an in-depth study of current papers within the broad field of cytoskeletal research. Students will read and critique primary papers, present current research articles, and lead critical discussions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 4260 or BIOL 6260 and BIOL 4100 or permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 2 |
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BIOL 6970 - Professional Project
Active participation in a semester-long project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser. A Professional Project often serves as a culminating experience for a Professional Master’s program but, with departmental or school approval, can be used to fulfill other program requirements. With approval, students may register for more than one Professional Project. Professional Projects must result in documentation established by each department or school, but are not submitted to the Office of Graduate Education and are not archived in the library. Grades of A, B, C, or F are assigned by the faculty adviser at the end of the semester. If not completed on time, a formal Incomplete grade may be assigned by the faculty adviser, listing the work remaining to be completed and the time limit for completing this work.
Credit Hours: 1-9
Credit Hours: 1-9 |
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BIOL 6990 - Master’s Thesis
Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master’s thesis. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student’s research progress for the given semester. Once the thesis has been presented, approved by the adviser, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.
Credit Hours: 2 to 9
Credit Hours: 2 to 9 |
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BIOL 9990 - Dissertation
Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of IP are assigned until the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education to be archived in a standard format in the library. Grades will then be listed as S.
Credit Hours: Variable
Credit Hours: Variable |
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BMED 2050 - Programming for BME
Introduction of number systems – decimal, binary and hexadecimal –; variable types including Boolean, integer, float, character and string; general overview of computer architecture and software, programming in “C/C++” including input/output, control statements, operators, functions, arrays, strings, classes, objects, inheritance, pointers, references, file processing, exceptions and operator overloading; overview of other programming languages including Matlab, R and Python; design of algorithms for applications that are relevant for biomedical engineering applications.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ENGR 1100
When Offered: Fall and Spring annually
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 2100 - Biomaterials Science and Engineering
Presents structure-property relationships of implant materials including metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites, with an emphasis on mechanical and surface properties in the broader context of implant design. Biological performance of biomaterials, case studies of traditional implants—as well as emerging, tissue-engineered materials— are emphasized.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BMED 2300 - Bioimaging and Bioinstrumentation
This course serves as an introduction to biomedical instrumentation and imaging with focus on the acquisition and monitoring of vital signals. Basic principles for the selection and appropriate use of instruments for solving bioengineering and medical problems such as microscopy, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasounds, among others are addressed.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PHYS 1200.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BMED 2540 - Biomechanics
Application of mechanics to the study of normal, diseased, and traumatized musculo-skeletal system. Areas covered include determination of joint and muscle forces, mechanical properties of biological tissues, and structural analysis of bone-implant systems. Case studies are discussed to illustrate the role of biomechanics and biomaterials in the design of implants.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENGR 1100.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BMED 2940 - Studies in Biomedical Engineering
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
Credit Hours: 1 to 4 |
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BMED 2960 - Topics in Biomedical Engineering
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
Credit Hours: 1 to 4 |
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BMED 4010 - Biomedical Engineering Laboratory
Theory and practice of biomedical measurements. An introduction to instrumentation and procedures for measurement of membrane transport, bioelectrical potentials, cell counting, biomechanical and biomaterial properties using invasive and noninvasive techniques. Transducers studied include strain gauge, differential transformer, spectrophometer, biopotential electrodes, microscope with camera, mechanical testing machine, piezoelectric transducer (or sensor). Also studied are instruments for determination of material properties.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BMED 2100, BMED 2300, and BMED 2540
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BMED 4110 - Investigative Medicine I
Students will be exposed to real time investigative biomedical research projects that are currently in development, taught the principles of research project development and exposed to clinical experiences at a level typically found in college graduates/post graduates who are entering medical school.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Restricted to 3rd Year RPI students who are in the combined B.S./M.D. Physician Scientist Program with Albany Medical College or 4th Year RPI students who are in the B.S./M.D. Physician Engineer Program with Albany Medical College.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: With BIOL 4110.
Credit Hours: 1 credit hour
Credit Hours: 1 credit hour |
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BMED 4120 - Investigative Medicine II
Students will be exposed to several clinical experiences at a level typically found in college graduates/post graduates who are entering medical school.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 4110 Investigative Medicine I or BMED 4110 Investigative Medicine I. Restricted to 3rd Year RPI students who are in the combined B.S./M.D. Physician Scientist Program with Albany Medical College or 4th Year RPI students who are in the B.S./M.D. Physician Engineer Program with Albany Medical College.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 4120.
Credit Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 1 |
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BMED 4130 - Biomedical Research
Independent research in health sciences, supervised by a faculty member, for the purpose of developing research skills. Such skills include defining a research project, both as a written and oral exercise for a scientific and general audience, and gathering preliminary research data enabling both a written and oral description of the project in the form of a research proposal and an oral defense. This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Restricted to 3rd Year RPI students who are in the combined B.S./M.D. Physician Scientist Program with Albany Medical College or 4th Year RPI students who are in the B.S./M.D. Physician Engineer Program with Albany Medical College.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 4980.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BMED 4200 - Modeling of Biomedical Systems
Introduction of mathematical and computational methods to model physiological systems in biomedical engineering. Mathematical methods include solution techniques for systems of algebraic equations, systems of partial and partial differential equations. Computational methods include finite difference, finite element, and lumped parameter methods. Computational methods are programmed using commercial programming software.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: MATH 2010, PHYS 1200, BMED 2050.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 4250 - Biomedical Transport Phenomena
Quantitative analysis of transport phenomena in physiological systems, including fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and mass transfer. Fluid statics, mass and energy conservation, laminar and turbulent flow, microscale and macroscale analytical methods, mass transport with biochemical reactions, applications to transport in tissue and organs will be introduced.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ENGR 1100, PHYS 1100, MATH 2400
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer annually
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BMED 4260 - Biomedical Product Development and Commercialization
Students are introduced to the major biomedical industries, markets, and stakeholders, with an emphasis on biomedical devices. Market drivers and hurdles are covered including regulatory, intellectual property, and reimbursement. The interactive class format includes case studies and industry experts providing a practical perspective. Students select topic areas for design projects and begin work toward the goal of developing functional design solutions to practical biomedical problems.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Senior BME status and ENGR 2050.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 4410 - BioMEMs
This course discusses state-of-the-art techniques in patterning biomolecules, biosensors, machining three-dimensional microstructures, and building microfluidic devices (Lab-on-a-Chip). Seminal and current literature will be used to discuss topics in BioMEMs ranging from device fabrication to applications in cell biology and medicine. Students cannot get credit for both BMED 4410 and BMED 6410.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Junior/senior standing.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 4420 - Clinical Orthopaedics and Contemporary Research
An in-depth review of the underlying science, engineering, medicine, and contemporary research related to the nation’s highest priorities for musculoskeletal diseases and care. Musculoskeletal anatomy, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and contemporary treatments are covered. Special topics will be presented relating state-of-the-art biomedical research to clinical practice. The clinical perspective of each topic will be presented by practicing clinicians with case studies. Topics conclude with live webcasts or recorded surgery from Albany Medical Center or the Capital Region Bone and Joint Center. Students cannot get credit for both BMED 4420 and BMED 6420.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BMED 4500 and senior standing or permission from instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BMED 4440 - Biophotonics
Biophotonics, or biomedical optics, is a newly developing field, dealing with the application of optical science and technology to biomedical problems, including clinical applications. The course introduces students to the fundamentals in modern and classical optics, light-matter interaction and provides them with a broad overview of current topics and contemporary research in the area of optics and lasers in medicine and biology.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PHYS 1200.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: BMED 6440. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 4450 - Drug and Gene Delivery
The course presents several aspects of drug and gene delivery including: 1) definitions of what drugs or genes are; 2) pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; 3) biomaterial selection considerations; 4) bioactivity considerations; 5) physiological and biochemical barriers to drug delivery; 6) diffusion controlled, dissolution controlled, and osmotic controlled drug delivery systems; 7) polymeric delivery systems; 8) ligand-based targeting and physical targeting; 9) viral mediated gene delivery; 10) non-viral gene delivery; 11) polymers in gene delivery.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BMED 2100 or equivalent, senior standing, or instructor permission.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 4460 - Biological Imaging Analysis
Survey of image analysis applications in biology and biotechnology; introduction to biological microscopy and selected biomedical imaging systems; image reconstruction and pre-processing; grayscale and geometric corrections; image segmentation; blob analysis, cell/colony counting, and cell morphometry; vessel and neuron tracing algorithms with applications to neurobiology and medicine; feature extraction, pattern analysis, cluster analysis and classification; image registration algorithms with applications to mosaicing, spatial referencing, motion estimation, and change detection.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BMED 2300.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 4470 - Biostatistics for Life Science Applications
Starting with the introduction of the probability distribution of one or two continuous random variables, basic concepts of mean, variance, covariance and correlation coefficient are covered. Description techniques discussed include stem-and-leaf plots, histograms, box plots, and probability plots. Confidence intervals for a single sample and for two samples are constructed on means and variances. The procedure of hypothesis testing is introduced conceptually followed by solving real-life biomedical problems. The design and performance of engineering experiments involving a single factor are discussed.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: MATH 2010 and ENGR 2600.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 4480 - Biomedical Data Science
Introduction of multivariate statistical methods to model and analyze recorded data from physiological systems in biomedical engineering. Statistical approaches related to applied multivariate statistics, classification and regression. Associated linear methods include principal component analysis, Fisher discriminant analysis, partial least squares, canonical correlation analysis and their nonlinear counterparts. Descriptive tools include scatter diagrams, Hotelling’s T2 statistics and contribution plots. The course has a strong emphasis on biomedical applications.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisities: MATH 2010 and ENGR 2600.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BMED 4500 - Advanced Systems Physiology
Applications of control theory and systems techniques to physiology. Emphasis is on entire systems and their interactions rather than isolated phenomena. Areas covered include cardiac, respiratory, renal, and gastrointestinal systems. Includes laboratory on the application of engineering techniques in the study of physiological systems. This course is taught at Albany Medical Center and enrollment is limited to BME students.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 2120 or equivalent.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BMED 4510 - Mechanobiology
Mechanical regulation of biological systems. Topics include principles and concepts of mechanobiology; evolution, embryogenesis, and histogenesis of tissues with particular references to skeletal system; mechanical regulation of cellular behavior, tissue growth and organ development; concept and application of strain energy regulation in biology; application of mechanobiology to tissue regeneration; limits of mechanical regulation.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BMED 2540 Biomechanics or permission from instructor (non-BME students).
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 4540 - Biomechanics II
Examines biomechanics of human body movement through developing various models (e.g., lumped mass, planar rigid body, 3D) and exploring current techniques in Forward and Inverse Dynamic approaches. Topics are developed on a classical mechanics foundation, and simulations are constructed using software (e.g., OpenSIM) to describe normal movements, and investigate possible sources of abnormalities due to injury, disease, or dysfunction.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BMED 2540 or equivalent, junior/senior standing, or instructor permission.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BMED 4550 - Cell Biomechanics
This is an undergraduate/graduate course on the mechanics of biopolymers, cell cytoskeleton, cell membrane, the whole cell, and multicellular structures in the context of the modulation of cell function by mechanical stresses. Topics include state-of-the-art experimental techniques in cell biomechanics, and cutting-edge research in stem cell mechanobiology, cell motility, collective cell behavior, neurite growth, osteocyte sensing, cardiovascular diseases, and immunology.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BMED 2540 or equivalentt.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: BMED 6550. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 4580 - Biomedical Fluid Mechanics
This course covers the dynamics of fluid flow in human physiological system. Engineering principles and fluid dynamic concepts will be taught in the context of cardiovascular system. Topics include: pulsatile flow in arteries, vascular compliance and wave propagation, impedance, cardiac mechanics, dynamic coupling of ventricle and systemic circulation, blood flow in vein, coronary circulation, microcirculation, blood flow at complex geometries, imaging techniques in clinical hemodynamic assessment, fluid mechanics in designing and testing circulatory implants.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BMED 4250 or ENGR 2250 and a basic knowledge of human physiology.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: BMED 6580. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 4590 - Medical Imaging
This course serves as an in-depth overview to medical imaging modalities. First, individual modalities are introduced, including CT, MRI, PET, SPECT, and US. Then, multimodality systems are described. A balance is made among physical, mathematical, algorithmic and architectural contents. Contemporary research and insights to improve the current systems are introduced throughout the course to inspire students and provide an understanding of newer tools under development.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BMED 2300 or approval of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: BMED 6590. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 4600 - Biomedical Engineering Design
A guided approach to development of design skills. Students work individually and in teams to tackle a biomedical design problem using methods drawn as necessary from engineering and from the physical and mathematical sciences. Discussion sessions involve students in presentations of work. This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BMED 4260 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 4650 - Intro to Cell and Tissue Engineering
The principles and practice of tissue engineering are taught in this course. The principles underlying strategies for employing selected cells, biomaterial scaffolds, soluble regulators or their genes, and biomechanical loading and culture conditions, for the regeneration of tissues and organs in vitro and in vivo are addressed. Bioreactors, enabling technology and biomimetic approach for fabricating tissue-engineered products and devices for implantation are taught.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: a basic course in mechanics (ENGR 2530 or BMED 2540), and a basic course in transport phenomena or fluid dynamics (BMED 4250 or ENGR 2250 or equivalent), or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 4660 - Muscle Mechanics and Modeling
This graduate/advanced undergraduate hybrid course examines the structural and physiologic properties of muscle, as well as its force production and overall biomechanical function. Muscle structure and function will be explored at the protein, single fiber, and whole tissue levels. Discussions will focus primarily on skeletal muscle, and topics will include muscle morphology, cross-bridge theory, molecular motor and actomyosin interaction, Hill-type and Huxley-type models, electromyography, fatigue, muscle inhibition, history-dependent phenomena, in vitro and in vivo muscle function, and the response to injury. Each topic will be introduced and developed utilizing seminal articles in the literature as well as excerpts from texts and further discussion on current problems and state-of-the-art experimental techniques will draw on the current scientific literature.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 4720 - Applied Mathematical Methods in Materials
Students apply mathematical and numerical techniques to understand materials engineering topics such as materials structure, symmetry, diffusion, mechanics and physics of solids. Class uses examples from materials science and engineering core courses to introduce mathematical concepts and materials-related problem solving skills. Topics include linear algebra, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, quadratic forms, tensor operations, symmetry operations, calculus of several variables, ordinary and partial differential equations, Fourier analysis, integral transformations, numerical methods and calculus of variations.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: MATH 2400
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Cross Listed: MTLE 4720. Students may only earn credit for MTLE 4720 or BMED 4720.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 4940 - Studies in Biomedical Engineering
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
Credit Hours: 1 to 4 |
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BMED 4960 - Topics in Biomedical Engineering
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
Credit Hours: 1 to 4 |
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BMED 6410 - BioMEMs
This course discusses state-of-the-art techniques in patterning biomolecules, biosensors, machining three-dimensional microstructures and building microfluidic devices (Lab-on-a-Chip). Seminal and current literature will be used to discuss topics in BioMEMs ranging from device fabrication to applications in cell biology and medicine. Students cannot get credit for both BMED 4410 and BMED 6410.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 6420 - Clinical Orthopaedics and Contemporary Research
An in-depth review of the underlying science, engineering, medicine, and contemporary research related to the nation’s highest priorities for musculoskeletal diseases and care. Musculoskeletal anatomy, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and contemporary treatments are covered. Special topics will be presented relating state-of-the-art biomedical research to clinical practice. The clinical perspective of each topic will be presented by practicing clinicians with case studies. Topics conclude with live Webcasts or recorded surgery from Albany Medical Center or the Capital Region Bone and Joint Center. Students cannot get credit for both BMED 4420 and BMED 6420.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BMED 4500 and senior standing or permission from instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BMED 6440 - Biophotonics
Biophotonics, or biomedical optics, is a newly developing field, dealing with the application of optical science and technology to biomedical problems, including clinical applications. The course introduces students to the fundamentals in modern and classical optics, light-matter interaction and provides them with a broad overview of current topics and contemporary research in the area of optics and lasers in medicine and biology.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PHYS 1200.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: With BMED 4440. Students cannot receive credit for both.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 6450 - Drug and Gene Delivery
The course presents several aspects of drug and genes delivery including: 1) definitions of what drugs or gene are; 2) pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; 3) biomaterial selection considerations; 4) bioactivity considerations; 5) physiological and biochemical barriers to drug delivery; 6) diffusion controlled, dissolution controlled, and osmotic controlled drug delivery systems; 7) polymeric delivery systems; 8) ligand-based targeting and physical targeting; 9) viral mediated gene delivery; 10) non-viral gene delivery; 11) polymers in gene delivery.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BMED 2100 or equivalent, senior standing, or instructor permission.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 6460 - Biological Imaging Analysis
Survey of image analysis applications in biology and biotechnology; introduction to biological microscopy and selected biomedical imaging systems; image reconstruction and pre-processing; grayscale and geometric corrections; image segmentation; blob analysis, cell/colony counting, and cell morphometry; vessel and neuron tracing algorithms with applications to neurobiology and medicine; feature extraction, pattern analysis, cluster analysis and classification; image registration algorithms with applications to mosaicing, spatial referencing, motion estimation, and change detection.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 6470 - Biostatistics for Life Science
Starting with the introduction of the probability distribution of one or two continuous random variables, basic concepts of mean, variance, covariance, and correlation coefficient are covered. Description techniques discussed include stem-and-leaf plots, histograms, box plots, and probability plots. Confidence intervals for a single sample and for two samples are constructed on means and variances. The procedure of hypothesis testing is introduced conceptually followed by solving real-life biomedical problems. The design and performance of engineering experiments involving a single factor are discussed.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 6480 - Biomedical Data Science
Introduction of multivariate statistical methods to model and analyze recorded data from physiological systems in biomedical engineering. Statistical approaches related to applied multivariate statistics, classification, and regression. Associated linear methods include principal component analysis, Fisher discriminant analysis, partial least squares, canonical correlation analysis and their nonlinear counterparts. Descriptive tools include scatter diagrams, Hotelling’s T2 statistics and contribution plots. The course has a strong emphasis on biomedical applications.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BMED 6510 - Mechanobiology
Mechanical regulation of biological systems will be discussed. Topics include principles and concepts of mechanobiology; embryogenesis, and histogenesis of tissues with particular references to skeletal system; physical forces at cellular, tissue, and organ level; mechanical regulation of cellular behavior, tissue growth, and organ development; limits of mechanical regulation; biochemical influences; application of mechanobiology to tissue regeneration.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BMED 2540 or ENGR 2530 with permission from the instructor. Graduate course.
When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 6550 - Cell Biomechanics
This is an undergraduate/graduate course on the mechanics of biopolymers, cell cytoskeleton, cell membrane, the whole cell, and multicellular structures in the context of the modulation of cell function by mechanical stresses. Topics include state-of-the-art experimental techniques in cell biomechanics, and cutting-edge research in stem cell mechanobiology, cell motility, collective cell behavior, neurite growth, osteocyte sensing, cardiovascular diseases, and immunology.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BMED 2540 or equivalent.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: With BMED 4550. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 6580 - Biomedical Fluid Mechanics
This course covers the dynamics of fluid flow in the human physiological system. Engineering principles and fluid dynamic concepts will be taught in the context of cardiovascular system. Topics include: pulsatile flow in arteries, vascular compliance and wave propagation, impedance, cardiac mechanics, dynamic coupling of ventricle and systemic circulation, blood flow in vein, coronary circulation, microcirculation, blood flow at complex geometries, imaging techniques in clinical hemodynamic assessment, fluid mechanics in designing and testing circulatory implants.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENGR 2250 and a basic knowledge of human physiology.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: With BMED 4580. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 6650 - Introduction to Cell and Tissue Engineering
The principles and practice of tissue engineering are taught in this course. The principles underlying strategies for employing selected cells, biomaterial scaffolds, soluble regulators or their genes, and biomechanical loading and culture conditions, for the regeneration of tissues and organs in vitro and in vivo are addressed. Bioreactor, enabling technology, and biomimetic approach for fabricating tissue-engineered products and devices for implantation are taught.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: a basic course in mechanics (ENGR 2530 or BMED 2540), and a basic course in transport phenomena or fluid dynamics (ENGR 2250 or equivalent) or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 6660 - Muscle Mechanics and Modeling
This graduate/advanced undergraduate hybrid course examines the structural and physiologic properties of muscle, as well as its force production and overall biomechanical function. Muscle structure and function will be explored at the protein, single fiber and whole tissue levels. Discussions will focus primarily on skeletal muscle, and topics will include muscle morphology, cross-bridge theory, molecular motor and actomyosin interaction, Hill-type and Huxley-type models, electromyography, fatigue, muscle inhibition, history-dependent phenomena, in vitro and in vivo muscle function, and the response to injury. Each topic will be introduced and developed utilizing seminal articles in the literature as well as excerpts from texts, and further discussion on current problems and state-of-the-art experimental techniques will draw on the current scientific literature.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BMED 6800 - Discussions in Graduate Research
This is a seminar based graduate level course that provides (a) a broad exposure to contemporary topics of research in biomedical engineering by recognized experts in the field and; (b) hands-on exposure on various aspects of professional development to Ph.D. students including conference/thesis presentations, writing scientific manuscripts and pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship grant applications. Students are required to attend and participate in the departmental seminar and present their own research and grant proposals.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Graduate student status required.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 0 |
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BMED 6940 - Studies in Biomedical Engineering
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
Credit Hours: 1 to 4 |
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BMED 6960 - Topics in Biomedical Engineering
New courses or special course offerings are given under this number from time to time. Graduate students in biomedical engineering may pursue special interests under this number when sponsored by a biomedical engineering faculty member and with the permission of the department.
When Offered: By individual arrangement.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
Credit Hours: 1 to 4 |
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BMED 6970 - Professional Project
Active participation in a semester-long project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser. A Professional Project often serves as a culminating experience for a Professional Master’s program but, with departmental or school approval, can be used to fulfill other program requirements. With approval, students may register for more than one Professional Project. Professional Projects must result in documentation established by each department or school, but are not submitted to the Office of Graduate Education and are not archived in the library. Grades of A, B, C, or F are assigned by the faculty adviser at the end of the semester. If not completed on time, a formal Incomplete grade may be assigned by the faculty adviser, listing the work remaining to be completed and the time limit for completing this work.
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BMED 6980 - Master’s Project
Active participation in a master’s-level project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master’s project report. Grades S or U are assigned at the end of the semester. If recommended by the adviser, the master’s project may be accepted by the Office of Graduate Education to be archived in the library.
Credit Hours: 1 to 9
Credit Hours: 1 to 9 |
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BMED 6990 - Master’s Thesis
Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master’s thesis. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student’s research progress for the given semester. Once the thesis has been presentend, approved by the adviser, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.
Credit Hours: 1 to 9
Credit Hours: 1 to 9 |
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BMED 9990 - Dissertation
Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of IP are assigned until the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education to be archived in a standard format in the library. Grades will then be listed as S.
Credit Hours: Variable
Credit Hours: Variable |
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Credit Hours: 4 |
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CHEM 1110 - Chemistry I with Advanced Lab
Covers the same lecture material as CHEM 1100, but laboratory experiments will be more technique-oriented to provide better preparation for students who plan to take future laboratory courses in chemistry. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 1100.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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CHEM 1200 - Chemistry II
Continued examination of the principles of chemistry in more depth, considering thermodynamics, advanced concepts in chemical equilibrium and acid-base chemistry, kinetics of chemical reactions, and electrochemistry. Students cannot get credit for this course and CHEM 1210.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 1100 or CHEM 1110.
When Offered: Springand summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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CHEM 1210 - Chemistry II (Without lab)
Continued examination of the principles of chemistry in more depth, considering thermodynamics, advanced concepts in chemical equilibrium and acid-base chemistry, kinetics of chemical reactions, and electrochemistry. This course consists of the lecture portion of CHEM 1200 with no laboratory requirements. Students cannot get credit for this course and CHEM 1200.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: CHEM 1100 or CHEM 1110
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 1600 - Materials Science
Introduction to the scientific principles that dictate the structure and properties of engineering materials, including metals, ceramics, semiconductors, and polymers. Physical properties of materials (mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical) are discussed in terms of the underlying structure, spanning multiple length scales from atomic packing to micron scale defects, in practical engineering materials. Throughout the course, the material behaviors are understood from the viewpoint of thermodynamics and kinetics.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 1100.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Cross Listed: ENGR 1600, PHYS 1600, and ISCI 1600. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 1600, PHYS 1600, or ISCI 1600.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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Credit Hours: 1 |
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CHEM 2030 - Inorganic Chemistry I
Descriptive chemistry of the elements. Properties, structures, and typical reactions of the elements of the periodic table and their compounds; basic principles of inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 1200 or 1210 or CHEM/PHYS/ISC/ENGR 1600.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 2120 - Experimental Chemistry I: Analytical Techniques
A laboratory course dealing with wet and instrumental techniques of chemical analysis.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Corequisite: CHEM 2110.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 2 |
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CHEM 2230 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
Laboratory experiments dealing with basic techniques used in the synthesis and characterization of organic compounds.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Pre- or corequisite: CHEM 2250 or a similar course in organic chemistry.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 1 |
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CHEM 2240 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
A continuation of CHEM 2230, which is a prerequisite.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 2230 and CHEM 2260 or a similar course in organic chemistry should be taken with or prior to this course.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 1 |
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Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 2260 - Organic Chemistry II
A continuation of CHEM 2250, which is a prerequisite.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 2250.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 2290 - Experimental Chemistry II: Synthesis and Characterization
Laboratory experiments dealing with the synthesis and characterization of chemical compounds and practical experience in accessing the chemistry literature. Primary emphasis is organic chemistry. Intended for chemistry majors.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Corequisite: CHEM 2260.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 2360 - Chemistry Laboratory: Selected Experiments
A selection of experiments taken primarily from other chemistry laboratory courses. Intended to permit an individualized laboratory course to be set up to enable transfer students to make up deficiencies in their laboratory background, to allow students from other departments to obtain experience in areas of interest to them, and to provide a course that students from other schools can use to fulfill laboratory requirements of their home institution on a transfer basis. Selection of experiments and credits determined by individual consultation with the academic adviser and instructor.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: Arranged.
Credit Hours: Arranged. |
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CHEM 2540 - Introduction to Geochemistry
An introduction to the application of chemistry to the understanding of problems in the earth and environmental sciences. Topics include thermodynamics and phase equilibria as applied to mineral stability, rock evolution, and water chemistry; stable isotope systematics; radiogenic isotope systematics, trace element geochemistry, organic geochemistry, and geochemical cycles.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ERTH 1100 and/or ERTH 1200 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: ERTH 2140. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ERTH 2140.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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