2015-2016 Academic Catalog 
    
    Jun 17, 2024  
2015-2016 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course Numbering
0-999: Developmental precollege-level courses
1000-2999: Lower division courses intended for undergraduate credit only.  The first digit indicates the general level of the course:  1 for a first-year course, 2 for a second-year course
3000-4999: Upper division courses carrying undergraduate credit only.  The first digit indicates the general level of the course:  3 for a third-year course, 4 for a fourth-year course.
5000-5999: Courses that carry graduate credit only in a major field different from that of the department offering the course. 
6000-6999: Courses that carry graduate credit in any major field.  
7000-7999: Courses intended for graduate students only.
8000-9999: Courses intended for post-master or doctoral-level work.
Please note, when searching courses by “Code or Number”, an asterisk (*) can be used to return mass results.  For example, using “6*” will give all 6000 graduate-level courses.
 

Biomedical Engineering

  
  • BME 7113 - Medical Image Analysis and Visualization



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Topics of 2-D and 3-D image segmentation and registration; 2-D and 3-D feature selection; validation methods; and visualization techniques for volumetric medical images are covered.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level BME 7112 Minimum Grade of D or Undergraduate level CEG 4500 Minimum Grade of D or Graduate level CEG 6500 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7131 - Medical Ultrasonics



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Fundamentals of medical ultrasonics: ultrasound generation, propagation, scattering, and attenuation in biological tissue. Traditional A-mode, B-mode, M-mode, Doppler techniques and advanced ultrasound imaging techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level BME 4702 Minimum Grade of D or Graduate level BME 6702 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7132 - Computed Tomography



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Principles of generating images from projections. Discussion of specific problems like beam hardening, scatter, metal artefacts, etc.. Focus on quantitative imaging in medical applications.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level BME 4702 Minimum Grade of D or Graduate level BME 6702 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7133 - Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in Medicine



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Principles of imaging and spectroscopy of nuclear magnetic resonance in their applications to medicine. Topics include magnetization models, material and spatial encoding, cardiac MRI, perfusion imaging, functional MRI etc.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level BME 4702 Minimum Grade of D or Graduate level BME 6702 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7135 - Photon Emission Imaging



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Principles of imaging procedures based on radioactive isotopes. Topics include radioactive isotopes, gamma camera physics, single-photon-emission tomography, and positron-emission tomography. Each topic covers instrumentation, image production, and major applications.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level BME 4702 Minimum Grade of D or Graduate level BME 6702 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7136 - Instrumentation for Radiation Measurement



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Theoretical and practical consideration of radiation detectors and associated instrumentation, with focus on measurement of gamma radiation in the diagnostic energy range. Identification of metrics used to characterize system performance; quality assurance of imaging components.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level BME 6701 Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): BME7136L
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7136L - Instrumentation for Radiation Measurement Laboratory



    Credit Hour(s): 0
    Required laborator for BME 7136.
    Corequisite(s): BME7136
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
  
  • BME 7210 - Orthopaedic and Prosthetic Engineering



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    The course enables the student to use engineering techniques in orthopaedic and prosthetic applications. Students also learn some of the human anatomy and terminology used by physicians and other practitioners so that they may become more literate and better able to communicate with the latter professions and to understand the literature in this field of biomechanics.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level BME 3212 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7220 - Experimental Orthopaedic Engineering



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    The course prepares the students to learn design aspects used in orthopaedic devices. It introduces the learner the components and designs of total joint replacement implants and fixation methods. Students research FDA application categories for various types of devices.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7310 - Advanced Ergonomics



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Design of workstations and hand-tools using physiology and biomechanics approach. Ergonomic analysis of assembly, machining and manual material handling operations. Practical solutions and real world case studies to improve productivity and reduce workers compensation costs.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level IHE 6310 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7315 - Ergonomic Engineering



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Advanced applications from a variety of bioengineering subfields are identified and defined with respect to their importance in the practice of human factors engineering.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7330 - Neuromuscular Engineering



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Teaches the design and application of neuromuscular assistive devices. Emphasizes biomathematics modeling and control theory.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7331 - Quantitative Workload Analysis



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Physiological and mathematical methods needed to accomplish a workload analysis as requisite to a system design or a redesign of an ergonomic system.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7335 - Ergonomic Biodynamics



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Covers quantitative assessment of human motions. Mathematical descriptions include anthropometry, kinematics, kinetics and energetics. The methods of kinesiology, biomechanical modeling and electromyography are emphasized.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7350 - Human Control Engineering



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Modeling, design and analysis of the physiological and cognitive performance of the human operator. Human-environmental interactions are characterized as biothermal control systems. Human-technological interactions are characterized as informative control systems.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7370 - Medical Devices



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    For students who are interested in acquiring a broad-based knowledge in the human factors of medical instrumentation and devices. Approaches the design and implementation of medical technology from the perspective of patient safety and product usability. Topics to be covered will range from design guideline considerations, tools for usability analysis, and emerging trends and technologies.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level IHE 6300 Minimum Grade of D or Undergraduate level ISE 4300 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7411 - Rehabilitation Engineering Design I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Application of knowledge and experience in the rehabilitation engineering design, research and development process. Includes navigating funding issues.
    Corequisite(s): BME7411P
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7411P - Rehabilitation Engineering Design I Practicum



    Credit Hour(s): 0
    Required practicum for BME 7411.
    Corequisite(s): BME7411
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Practicum
  
  • BME 7412 - Rehabilitation Engineering Design II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Continuation of BME 7411. Application of knowledge and experience in the rehabilitation engineering design, research and development process. Includes navigating funding issues.
    Corequisite(s): BME7412P
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7412P - Rehabilitation Engineering Design II Practicum



    Credit Hour(s): 0
    Required practicum for BME 7412.
    Corequisite(s): BME7412
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Practicum
  
  • BME 7421 - Rehabilitation Engineering Systems I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduces the complex structure of the rehabilitation engineering service delivery systems practiced in the United States. Covers basic disability areas, current laws, resources, and rehabilitation technology.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7422 - Rehabilitation Engineering Systems II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Design and application of assistive devices used in rehabilitation of people with disabilities in various systems. Provides an understanding of the problems faced by people with disabilities, and the variety of possible solutions to these problems.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7450 - Rehabilitation Engineering Service Delivery



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduces rehabilitation engineering design principles. Includes practical design experiences in worksite modification, ergonomics, and accessibility evaluations. Provides experience in technical report writing and presentation.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7461 - Rehabilitation Engineering Computers I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduces adaptive computer access hardware and software solutions for various disability populations in detail. Covers basic principles of programming with application to rehabilitation engineering. Lecture and lab are combined.
    Corequisite(s): BME7461L
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7461L - Rehabilitation Engineering Computers I Laboratory



    Credit Hour(s): 0
    Required laboratory for BME 7461.
    Corequisite(s): BME7461
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
  
  • BME 7462 - Rehabilitation Engineering Computers II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Continuation of BME 7461. Focuses on development of computer application programs and assistive devices for people with disabilities.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7480 - Rehabilitation Engineering Introduction to Clinical Practice



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduces clinical practices and interdisciplinary services provided to individuals with disabilities receiving services from various rehabilitation service delivery systems. Focuses on testing, evaluation, and training in multiple disability specialty areas.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7490 - Clinical Rehabilitation Engineering



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 5
    Engineering analysis and design are applied to rehabilitation tasks within a clinical setting. Provides training in rehabilitation engineering management of various disabilities.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Practicum
  
  • BME 7850 - Lean Process Improvement for Engineers



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduction to the practical application of lean manufacturing and kaizen techniques in multiple environments. Includes case studies and team projects based on real world problems and solutions.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level IHE 6310 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7930 - M.S. Non-Thesis Research in Biomedical Engineering



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 8
    M.S. Non-Thesis Research in Biomedical Engineering
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
  
  • BME 7950 - M.S. Thesis Research in Biomedical Engineeringneering



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 8
    M.S. Thesis Research in Biomedical Engineering
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
  
  • BME 7980 - Graduate Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering II



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 5
    Graduate special topics in advanced biomedical engineering. Topics vary.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BME 7990 - Graduate Independent Studies in Biomedical Engineering II



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 5
    Graduate independent studies in advanced biomedical engineering. Topics vary.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
  
  • BME 8930 - Ph.D. Non-Dissertation Research in Biomedical Engineering



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 8
    Ph.D. Non-Dissertation Research in Biomedical Engineering.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
  
  • BME 8950 - Ph.D. Dissertation Research in Biomedical Engineering



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 8
    Ph.D. Dissertation Research in Biomedical Engineering
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study

Biomedical Sciences

  
  • BMS 6550 - Advanced Linear Algebra



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Basic principles of linear independence, spanning sets, bases, and dimension. Linear transformations, matrix representations of linear transformations, and determinants. Spectral theory of square matrices, Jordan canonical form. Perron-Frobenius results on positive matrices.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level MTH 2530 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level MTH 2800 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 6640 - Computational Statistics



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Random number generation and Monte Carlo methods. The bootstrap and permutation tests. Numerical methods for optimization related to maximum likelihood estimation. Nonparametric density estimation. Monte Carlo Markov Chain (MCMC) methods. Classification and regression trees. Software used for the course includes SPLUS or R.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 6740 - Advanced Stat Methods



    Credit Hour(s): .5
    Practical, applied coverage of basic statistical principles and terminology, ANOVA, multiple and logistic regression, sample size issues and experimental design. Biomedical data examples, review of computer output and class exercises are provided.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7030 - Research Ethics



    Credit Hour(s): .5
    (Also listed as BMB 7030.) Research ethics emphasizes the evaluation of hypothetical ethical scenarios in biomedical research. Class discussion is based on integrating ethical policy and practices as they relate to research at Wright State and beyond.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7050 - Applied Linear Techniques



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Graduate level linear engineering methods in finite and infinite dimensions.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level BMS 6640 Minimum Grade of D and Graduate level BMS 6980 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7060 - Modern Control I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    State variable representations of continuous and discrete systems. Linear vector spaces and similarity transformations; elgen-analysis, time and transform domain solutions of linear state equations; controllability, observability, and stability of linear systems.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7080 - Digital Signal Processing: Theory, Application and Implementation



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduces principles and applications of digital signal processing (DSP) from the design and implementation perspective. Introduction to advanced digital signal processing design concepts. Focus on time and frequency domain algorithms. Methods include multirate signal processing. Filter banks, time-frequency analysis, and wavelets.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7100 - Continuous Control Systems



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introductory course providing students with a general control background. Major topics include block diagrams and signal-flow graphs, electromechanical modeling, time response, root locus, and design of PID controllers.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7110 - Biomedical Signals



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Study of techniques for the analysis of signals and systems, with a particular emphasis on the use of mathematical tools for analysis of medical imaging systems and data. Time-domain and frequency-domain analysis of continuous-time and discrete-time signals, sampling theory, 2D FFT, Fourier Slice Theorem, Radon transform, Hilbert transform.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7111 - Advanced Biomedical Signals



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Characteristics and measurement of various biomedical signals; time-domain and frequency-domain, continuous and discrete signal representations; applications of digital and random signal processing methods to various biomedical signals.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7120 - Continuous Control Systems



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introductory course providing students with a general control background. Major topics include block diagrams and signal-flow graphs, electromechanical modeling, time response, root locus, and design of PID controllers.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7130 - Continuous Control Systems Laboratory



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Laboratory supporting BMS 7120. Students will experience hands on learning in lab environment. Application and testing of control systems theory with electromechanical systems.
    Corequisite(s): BMS7120
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
  
  • BMS 7135 - Photon Emission Imaging



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Principles of imaging procedures based on radioactive isotopes. Topics include radioactive isotopes, gamma camera physics, single-photon-emission tomography, and positron-emission tomography. Each topic covers instrumentation, image production, and major applications.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7136 - Instrumentation for Radiation Measurement



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Theoretical and practical consideration of radiation detectors and associated instrumentation, with focus on measurement of gamma radiation in the diagnostic energy range. Identification of metrics used to characterize system performance; quality assurance of imaging components.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • BMS 7210 - Orthopaedic and Prosthetic Engineering



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    The course enables the student to use engineering techniques in orthopaedic and prosthetic applications. Students also learn some of the human anatomy and terminology used by physicians and other practitioners so that they may become more literate and better able to communicate with the latter professions and to understand the literature in this field of biomechanics.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7220 - Experimental Orthopaedic Engineering



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    The course prepares the students to learn design aspects used in orthopaedic devices. It introduces the learner the components and designs of total joint replacement implants and fixation methods. Students research FDA application categories for various types of devices.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7260 - Synthetic Polymer Chemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    (Also listed as CHM 6610.) Step-growth and chain-growth polymerization in homogeneous and heterogeneous media; properties of commercial polymers.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 2120 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7270 - Proteins and Enzymes



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Also listed as BMB 7270. Current concepts in protein structure and function and the mechanism of enzymatic catalysis.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level BMS 7500 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7310 - Advanced Ergonomics



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Design of workstations and hand-tools using Physiology and Biomechanics approach. Ergonomic analysis of assembly, machining and manual material handling operations. Practical solutions and real world case studies to improve productivity and reduce Workers Compensation costs.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7315 - Ergonomic Engineering



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Advanced applications from a variety of bioengineering subfields are identified and defined with respect to their importance in the practice of human factors engineering.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7330 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Study of the modern theories of valence, structural inorganic chemistry, and the chemistry of nonmetals.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7331 - Quantitative Workload Analysis



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Physiological and mathematical methods needed to accomplish a workload analysis as requisite to a system design or a redesign of an ergonomic system.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7335 - Ergonomic Biodynamics



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Covers quantitative assessment of human motions. Mathematical descriptions include anthropometry, kinematics, kinetics and energetics. The methods of kinesiology, biomechanical modeling and electromyography are emphasized.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7340 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Thorough examination of the chemistry of metals stressing the transition elements, ligand field theory, and mechanisms of inorganic reactions.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7350 - Human Control Engineering



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Modeling, design and analysis of the physiological and cognitive performance of the human operator. Human-environmental interactions are characterized as biothermal control systems. Human-technological interactions are characterized as informative control systems.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7360 - Chemical Kinetics



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Characterization of simple and complex kinetic systems, experimental techniques, methods of data analyses, kinetic theories, reactions in gas phase, in solution and chemical chain reactions, deduction of reaction mechanisms from experimental rate laws.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7370 - Thermodynamics



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Fundamentals of chemical thermodynamics; first, second, and third laws; applications to solutions.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 3520 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7410 - Structural Concepts in Organic Chemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Study of molecular orbital theory, reactive species, theories of acids and bases, and an introduction to stereochemistry.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7411 - Rehabilitation Engineering Design I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Application of knowledge and experience in the rehabilitation engineering design, research and development process. Includes navigating funding issues.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7412 - Rehabilitation Engineering Design II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Continuation of BMS 7411. Application of knowledge and experience in the rehabilitation engineering design, research and development process. Includes navigating funding issues.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7421 - Rehabilitation Engineering Systems I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduces the complex structure of the rehabilitation engineering service delivery systems practiced in the United States. Covers basic disability areas, current laws, resources, and rehabilitation technology.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7422 - Rehabilitation Engineering Systems II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Design and application of assistive devices used in rehabilitation of people with disabilities in various systems. Provides an understanding of the problems faced by people with disabilities, and the variety of possible solutions to these problems.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7450 - Rehabilitation Engineering Service Delivery



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduces rehabilitation engineering design principles. Includes practical design experiences in worksite modification, ergonomics, and accessibility evaluations. Provides experience in technical report writing and presentation.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7461 - Rehabilitation Engineering Computers I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduces adaptive computer access hardware and software solutions for various disability populations in detail. Covers basic principles of programming with application to rehabilitation engineering. Lecture and lab are combined.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • BMS 7462 - Rehabilitation Engineering Computers II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Continuation of BMS 7461. Focuses on development of computer application programs and assistive devices for people with disabilities.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7480 - Rehabilitation Engineering Introduction to Clinical Practice



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduces clinical practices and interdisciplinary services provided to individuals with disabilities receiving services from various rehabilitation service delivery systems. Focuses on testing, evaluation, and training in multiple disability specialty areas.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7500 - Molecular Biochemistry I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Also listed as BMB 7500. Survey course emphasizing experimental and problem-solving approaches to understanding amino acids, protein structure, enzymes, nucleic acid structure and DNA replication.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7520 - Molecular Biochemistry II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Survey course emphasizing an experimental and problem-solving approach to metabolism, nucleic-acid function, protein synthesis, membranes and hormones.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7530 - Molecular Signalling-Molecular Cell Biology



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Also listed as BMB 7530. A molecular analysis of information transfer into and within cells.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level BMB 7520 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7600 - Molecular Biology of the Nucleus



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    (Also listed as BMB 760.) A literature-based course covering molecular events in the nucleus including DNA replication, repair, recombination, and transcription.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level BMS 7520 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7630 - In Vivo NMR Spectroscopy and Imaging



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Also listed as BMS 7630 and BME 7134. Discusses the applications of NMR spectroscopy to the study of tissue metabolism in vivo. The fundamental theory of magnetic resonance imaging, with a survey of clinical applications, is also presented.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level BME 4702 Minimum Grade of D or Graduate level BME 6702 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7650 - Computational Tools and Strategies in Biomed Sciences



    Credit Hour(s): 2 to 3
    This is a survey course of modern computational tools and strategies used in sequence, e-D structure and functional analysis of biomolecules. Students will gain hands on “laboratory” experience with key software and strategies.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level BMS 7500 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7670 - Molecular Basis of Inherited Disease



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    An intensive course on human diseases at all levels; replicational, transcriptional, translational, protein expression, protein folding and processing, protein structure and function, cellular metabolic changes, nuclear and cellular phenotypic changes, symptoms, and putative therapies.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level BMS 7520 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • BMS 7750 - Pathogenic Mechanisms



    Credit Hour(s): 4
    (Also listed as M&I 6750.) This advanced level course will expand the knowledge of basic microbiology by focusing on human-microbial pathogen interactions. The molecular basis of the pathogenic mechanisms will be emphasized. In addition, the student will gain a better appreciation and understanding of the complexities of interactions between microbes and their human hosts. 4.0 Credit hours
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level BMS 8020 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7770 - Gene Therapy



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    (Also listed as M&I 7770.) The molecular basis of gene therapy and the use of viral gene delivery systems for the treatment of human disease are examined. Gene therapy strategies are contrasted with various diseases, including cancer and AIDS.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7780 - Cell Biology



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Topics include but not limited to a review of current understanding of the structure and function of cells, organelles and subcellular complexes.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 7860 - Lean Process Improvement for Engineers



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduction to the practical application of lean manufacturing and Kaizen techniques in multiple environments. Includes case studies and team projects based on real world problems and solutions.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 8020 - Immunology



    Credit Hour(s): 4
    (Also listed as M&I 7260.) Fundamentals of immunobiology and basic virology. Emphasis on regulatory and cellular level of host immune responses against microbial pathogens as well as mechanisms of immunopathology, and on the characteristics and molecular biology of virus pathogens.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level BMS 7520 Minimum Grade of D and Graduate level BMS 8350 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 8030 - Pathogenic Microbiology



    Credit Hour(s): 4
    (Also listed as M&I 7270.) Microorganisms pathogenic for humans and animals using the organ system approach. Emphasis on mechanisms of pathogenesis and host resistance. Includes a project segment devoted to the independent study of the mechanisms of pathogenesis in the host-parasite interactions of the infectious agents used.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level BMS 7520 Minimum Grade of D and Graduate level BMS 8350 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 8050 - Intercellular Communication



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduces the concepts of intercellular communication through an interdisciplinary presentation of immune and neuroendocrine system functions. Emphasizes the similarities between the systems and the multidis-ciplinary approaches used to study each.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 8070 - Virology



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    (Also listed as M&I 7310.) This course provides an introduction to the field of virology. The course emphasizes the intrinsic properties of viruses that cause human disease and their interaction with cells, multiplication, genetics, and tumor induction.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 8170 - Biological Safety



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Identification, handling, and containment of potentially hazardous biological materials, including microorganisms and recombinant DNA.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 8370 - Human Gross Anatomy



    Credit Hour(s): 6
    (Also listed as ANT 7110.) Lectures and dissection of human cadaver donor.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • BMS 8380 - Human Microanatomy



    Credit Hour(s): 5
    Detailed microanatomy of human cells, tissues, and organ systems.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • BMS 8530 - Ion Channels



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    (Also listed as P&B 7220.) This course explores the role of ion channels in a variety of cell types with an emphasis on both electrophysiological and biochemical methods for evaluation of channel function.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 8560 - Glial Cell Physiology



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    (Also listed as P&B 6500.) Concepts of glial cell physiology based on the analysis of current primary literature. Topics include interactions between glia and other cell types and the role of glia in pathophysiology.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level BMS 8650 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 8620 - Human Physiology



    Credit Hour(s): 4
    (Also listed as P&N 6100.) An overview of human/mammalian organ physiology. Fundamental mechanisms and the experimental basis for current understanding is emphasized. Prerequisite: Introductory biology, chemistry, physics, or permission of instructor.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 8630 - Principles of Biomedical Research



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Principles of Biomedical Research is appropriate for students that will be involved in biomedical research. PBR provides a lecture and student interactive series designed to introduce students to the basics of biomedical research.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 8650 - Introduction Neurophysiology



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    (Also listed as P&N 6420.) Physiological mechanisms that subserve the functions of the nervous system. Topics include the biophysics of neuronal information, intercellular communications, motor control, sensory systems, and development neurobiology.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level BMS 8520 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 8690 - Quant Aspct-Membrane Transport



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Employs a quantitative approach to the properties of solutes, water, bio-electrical phenomena, the properties of transport systems that move solutes across biological membranes, and the interactions of these solutes with membranes. Completion of calculus, cell biology, and cellular physiology and biophysics required. May be taken for letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level BMS 8350 Minimum Grade of D and Graduate level BMS 8520 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 8720 - Mechanisms of Cell Death



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Signalling and Molecular mechanisms of Apoptotic Cell Death and relationship to human diseases.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 8750 - Neuroscience & Physiology



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    In-depth coverage of cellular neuroscience with an emphasis on physiological concepts. Subjects include nervous system development, generation of ion gradients, ionic basis of the action potential, synaptic transmission and ion channels.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 8990 - Continuing Registration



    Credit Hour(s): .5
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • BMS 9030 - Human Neurobiology



    Credit Hour(s): 4
    (Also listed as ANT 7310.) Detailed survey of the anatomy and physiology of the major fiber tracts and cell groups of the human central nervous system.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • BMS 9540 - Quantitative Workload Analysis



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Physiological and mathematical methods needed to accomplish a workload analysis as requisite to a system design or a redesign of an ergonomic system.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Biomedical Sciences - PHD.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
 

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