Courses
Course Descriptions
Lower-Division Undergraduate Bioengineering Core Courses
BIOE 10. Introduction to Bioengineering
An introduction to the central topics of bioengineering, including the application of engineering methods and science to problems in biology and medicine, and the integration of engineering and biology. Current issues and opportunities in the field will be discussed. Course may include lectures, class discussions, guest lectures, field trips, short lab exercises, and team projects. Open to all engineering and science majors. (4 units)
Upper-Division Undergraduate Bioengineering Core Courses
BIOE 154. Introduction to Biomechanics
Overview of basic human anatomy, physiology, and anthropometry. Analysis of human motion and function, and injury. Review of issues related to designing devices for use in, or around, the human body including safety, biocompatibility, ethics, and FDA regulations. Also listed as MECH 254. Prerequisites: BIOE 10, PHYS 33. (5 units)
BIOE 155. Biological Transport Phenomena
The transport of mass, momentum, and energy are critical to the function of living systems and the design of medical devices. This course develops and applies scaling laws and the methods of continuum mechanics to biological transport phenomena over a range of length and time scales. Prerequisites: AMTH 106, BIOE 10, PHYS 33. (4 units)
BIOE 161. Biosensors and Bioinstrumentation
Transducers and biosensors from traditional to nanotechnology; bioelectronics and measurement system design; interface between biological system and instrumentation; data analysis; clinical safety. Laboratory component will include traditional clinical measurements and design and test of a measurement system with appropriate transducers. No human or animal subjects will be used. Also listed as ELEN 161. Prerequisites: BIOE 10, ELEN 50. (5 units)
BIOE 162. BioSignals and Processing
Origin and characteristics of bioelectric, bio-optical, and bioacoustic signals generated from biological systems. Behavior and response of biological systems to stimulation. Acquisition and interpretation of signals. Signal processing methods include FFT spectral analysis and time-frequency analysis. Laboratory component will include modeling of signal generation and analysis of signals such as electrocardiogram (ECG), electromyogram (EMG), and vocal sound pressure waveforms. Also listed as ELEN 162. Prerequisites: AMTH 106, BIOE 10, ELEN 50. (5 units)
BIOE 194. Design Project I
Specification of an engineering project, selected with the mutual agreement of the student and the project advisor. Complete initial design with sufficient detail to estimate the effectiveness of the project. Initial draft of the project report. (2 units)
BIOE 195. Design Project II
Continued design and construction of the project, system, or device. Second draft of project report. Prerequisites: BIOE 194. (2 units)
BIOE 196. Design Project III
Continued design and construction of the project, system, or device. Final report. Prerequisites: BIOE 195. (2 units)
Bioengineering Electives
BIOE 100. Bioengineering Research Seminar
A series of one-hour seminars will be presented by guest professors and researchers on their particular research topics in bioengineering or related fields. Students are required to attend 4~5 seminars and submit a one-page report summarizing the presentation for each seminar. May be repeated for credits. (1 unit) (Grading: P/NP)
BIOE 107. Medical Device Product Development
The purpose of this course is to provide background information and knowledge to start or enhance a career in medical device product development. Discusses medical device examples, product development processes, regulation, industry information, and intellectual property. Cross-listed with EGMT 307. (2 units)
BIOE 156. Introduction to Biomaterials
Introduction to each class of biomaterial. Exploration of research, commercial, and regulatory literature. Written and oral reports by students on a selected application requiring one or more biomaterials. Also listed as MECH 256. (2 units)
BIOE 199. Directed Research/Reading
Investigation of an approved engineering problem and preparation of a suitable project report. Open to Bioengineering majors only. (1-6 units)
