BIOE - 1000 ORIENTATION AND COMPUTER PROGRAMMING FOR BIOENGINEERING
[3 hours] Basic orientation to The University of Toledo policies
and procedures for Bioengineers, other engineering disciplines and the co-op program. Remainder of course is focused on computer programming and
software such as MathCad, MatLab, and Excel. Includes concept and properties of an algorithm, analysis of computational problems, flow diagrams,
and applications to numerical and non-numerical problems.
BIOE - 1200 INTRODUCTION TO BIOENGINEERING
[2 hours] A general introduction to Bioengineering including examples of engineering
analysis and design applied to each of the following subjects: Bioelectrical Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering, and Cellular Engineering. A
review of technological needs, design methodology, testing procedures, statistical analysis, governmental regulation, evaluation of costs and
benefits, quality of life, and ethical issues. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Bioengineering
BIOE - 2100 BIOENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS
[3 hours] Principles of thermodynamics and conservation of mass applied to living systems,
biomedical devices, and bioprocesses. Prerequisite: PHYS 2130; MATH 1860
BIOE - 2200 BIOMATERIALS
[3 hours] Chemical, mechanical and immunological properties of biomaterials and strategies for their effective
use in the fields of medicine and dentistry as well as in cell culturing and processing operations. Prerequisite: PHYS 2140; MATH 2850; CHEM
1240; BIOL 2150; BIOE 2100
BIOE - 3110 BIOMECHANICS OF THE HUMAN BODY I
[3 hours] Application of mechanics to understand the behavior of tissues and organs at
gross and microscopic levels. Techniques in tissue engineering. Prerequisite: PHYS 2140; MATH 3860; BIOL 2170; BIOE 2200
BIOE - 3120 BIOMECHANICS OF THE HUMAN BODY II
[3 hours] Bioviscoelastic fluids and solids. Non-newtonian behavior of blood, synovial
fluid, mucus, and protoplasm. Basic mechanical properties of collagen and elastin, bone, cartilage, muscles, blood vessels, and other living
tissues. Application of continuum mechanics. Artificial implantable materials and design of prosthetic devices. Prerequisite: BIOE 3110
BIOE - 3200 PHYSIOLOGY FOR BIOENGINEERS
[3 hours] Review of general physiological principles followed by a comprehensive study of the
human circulatory, respiratory, digestive and excretory systems. An emphasis will be placed on homeostatic mechanisms. Prerequisite: BIOL 2170
BIOE - 3300 BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONICS
[3 hours] Measurement circuits, signal analysis, and computer design in biological systems and
medicine. Prerequisite: EECS 3200
BIOE - 3400 BIOTRANSPORT PHENOMENA
[3 hours] The quantitative description of momentum transport (viscous flow) and mass transport
(convection and diffusion) in living systems. Application of engineering methods to model and quantify aspects of bioengineering systems.
Prerequisite: MATH 3860; BIOE 3200
BIOE - 3940 CO-OP EXPERIENCE
[0 hours] Approved co-op experience. Course may be repeated. Prerequisite: BIOE 1200
BIOE - 4100 BIOINSTRUMENTATIONS AND MEASUREMENT LAB
[3 hours] Introduction to measurement theory and techniques for biomedical
instrumentation. Prerequisite: BIOE 3300 Corequisite: BIOE 3200
BIOE - 4200 BIOSYSTEMS AND CONTROL
[3 hours] Systems and control theory applied to bioengineering. Prerequisite: MATH 3860
BIOE - 4300 ANALYSIS OF BIOENGINEERING SYSTEMS
[3 hours] Application of modern computing methods to the numerical and statistical
analysis of bioengineering systems. Prerequisite: BIOL 2170; MATH 3860
BIOE - 4400 BIOENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECT
[4 hours] This course integrates the engineering and life science backgrounds of senior
bioengineering students through the presentation of design principles for medical devices, biological processes, and biological systems.
Prerequisite: Senior Standing; BIOE 4100, BIOE 4200, BIOE 4300; MIME 2600
BIOE - 4500 BIOENGINEERING LABORATORY
[3 hours] A laboratory course providing the undergraduate student the opportunity to explore and
experience fundamental concepts and to use laboratory research tools and equipment. Prerequisite: Senior Standing. 1 hour lecture and 3 hour
laboratory.
BIOE - 4610 ARTIFICIAL ORGANS
[3 hours] The application of engineering principles to the design and analysis of artificial organs and
their clinical application. Prerequisite: Senior Standing
BIOE - 4620 BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING
[3 hours] The application of engineering principles to the design and analysis of biological
processes that employ living organisms or biochemicals. Prerequisite: Senior Standing
BIOE - 4630 BIOSEPARATIONS
[3 hours] Practical and theoretical aspects of processes required to separate and purify cells, proteins,
and other biological compounds. Prerequisite: Senior Standing
BIOE - 4640 MEDICAL IMAGING
[3 hours] An introduction to the physical principles, design and function of medical diagnostic imaging
systems. Prerequisite: Senior Standing
BIOE - 4650 INTELLIGENT MEDICAL DECISION MAKING
[3 hours] Introduction to expert systems and their characteristics, knowledge
representation, inference techniques, dealing with uncertain information in knowledge-based systems, and machine learning techniques for rule
extraction. Prerequisite: Senior standing
BIOE - 4910 BIOENGINEERING HONORS THESIS
[1 - 3 hours] Thesis research. The student completes and defends a written thesis under the
direction and guidance of their faculty research adviser. Prerequisite: Senior standing in Bioengineering
BIOE - 4980 BIOENGINEERING SPECIAL TOPICS
[1 - 3 hours] Selected subjects in the field of bioengineering with intensive investigation
of the recent literature in a few areas of special interest to the class and the professor. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
BIOE - 4990 BIOENGINEERING INDEPENDENT STUDY
[1 - 3 hours] The student, under the guidance of their research adviser, explores in-depth
specific areas or topics related to their research. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
BIOE - 5110 BIOENGINEERING PRINCIPLES
[3 hours] This course provides new bioengineering graduate students with the knowledge base
needed to apply engineering concepts to the field of bioengineering. This course will also provide the necessary background needed for additional
study in the life sciences and bioengineering.
BIOE - 5120/7120 BIOENGINEERING LABORATORY
[3 hours] A laboratory course providing the bioengineering graduate student the opportunity
to explore and experience fundamental concepts and to use laboratory research tools and equipment. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Corequisite:
BIOE 5110
BIOE - 5260/7260 MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEMS I
[3 hours] An introduction to the physical principles, design and function of x-ray based
diagnostic imaging systems, including radiographic, fluoroscopic, and computer tomography (CT) systems. Prerequisite: EECS 3200 or consent of
instructor.
BIOE - 5270/7270 MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEMS II
[3 hours] An introduction to the physical principles, design and function of ultrasonic,
nuclear medicine, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) diagnostic imaging systems. Prerequisite: EECS 3200 or consent of instructor.
BIOE - 5420/7420 MEDICAL DATA MINING
[3 hours] Fuzzy sets, the extension principle, fuzzy relations, fuzzy logic. Approximate
operations on sets, lower and upper approximation, dependency and reduction of attributes. Populations of objects, fitness function, mutation,
crossover. Prerequisite: MATH Linear Algebra; MATH Prob. Theory; Data Structures.
BIOE - 5720/7720 INTRODUCTION TO BIOMATERIALS
[3 hours] This course will address chemical, mechanical and immunological properties of
biomaterials and strategies for their effective use in the fields of medicine and dentistry as well as in cell culturing and processing
operations. Biomaterials applications in artificial organs, bone/joint replacement, plastic surgery, immunoisolation, and controlled drug
delivery will be addressed. The continued development and fabrication of biocompatible materials is critical for these areas. Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor.
BIOE - 5930/7930 BIOENGINEERING SEMINAR
[1 hour] Presentations of ongoing research in the field of bioengineering. Includes
presentations by guest speakers, faculty, and graduate students. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.
BIOE - 5980/7980 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOENGINEERING
[1 - 5 hours] Selected subjects in the field of bioengineering with intensive
investigation of the recent literature in a few areas of special interest to the class and the professor. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
BIOE - 5990/7990 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN BIOENGINEERING
[1 - 9 hours] The student, under the guidance of their research adviser, explores
in-depth specific areas or topics related to their thesis or dissertation research. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, consent of faculty adviser.
Corequisite: BIOE 5110
BIOE - 6210/8210 OPTICAL INSTRUMENTATION FOR BIOENGINEERING
[3 hours] Introduction to the theory and design of topical instruments for
bioengineers. Instruments using geometrical, physical and quantum optical principles will be discussed. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
BIOE - 6220/8220 SEMICONDUCTOR BIOSENSORS
[3 hours] Introduction to the theory and design of semiconductor sensors for measuring
biological parameters. All major aspects of fabrication and characterization will be discussed. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
BIOE - 6230/8230 BIOELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTATION
[3 hours] This course is intended to give students in bioengineering a basic
understanding of bioelectrical instrumentation and physiological measurements. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
BIOE - 6240/8240 BIOELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORY
[1 hour] Laboratory introduction to measurement of bioelectrical potentials
and use of instruments. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
BIOE - 6250/8250 ADVANCED BIOELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTATION
[3 hours] Advanced discussion of the theory and design of bioelectrical
instrumentation. Computer analysis of data, data conversion and complex sensor systems will be considered. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
BIOE - 6280/8280 ADVANCED IMAGING TECHNIQUES
[3 hours] Contemporary techniques for producing and processing images and image data,
including remote sensing, industrial inspection and medical diagnosis. Modeling and analysis of spatially invariant image sequences. Image
reconstruction from projections. Prerequisite: Prior imaging course.
BIOE - 6290/8290 BIOSIGNAL PROCESSING
[3 hours] Analog and discrete-data bioelectrical and bioengineering signals and their
characteristics, bioengineering signal classification, signal processing and analysis techniques and decision making. Prerequisite: Signal &
System Analysis
BIOE - 6310/8310 BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES
[3 hours] The application of engineering principles to the design and analysis of
biological processes that employ living organisms or biochemicals.
BIOE - 6340/8340 BIOSEPARATIONS
[3 hours] Practical and theoretical aspects of various processes required to separate and purify cells,
proteins, and other biological compounds. Topics covered include various types of chromatography, liquid/liquid separations, solid/liquid
separations, membrane processing, flow cytometry, and field-enhanced separations. This course will focus on new and non-traditional methods.
Prerequisite: BIOE 6310 or consent of instructor.
BIOE - 6410/8410 BIOLOGICAL AND ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS
[3 hours] Introduction to biological neural networks and cognitive science.
Discriminant functions, training methods, TLUs, perceptrons and adalines. Backpropagation, and statistical methods. Kohonen networks. Hopfield
network. Associative memories, Radial Basis Functions. Ontogenic neural networks. Neuro-fuzzy networks. Prerequisite: MATH- Linear Algebra;
MATH-Prob.Theory; Data Structures.
BIOE - 6430/8430 INTELLIGENT MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS
[3 hours] Knowledge representation, dealing with uncertainty in knowledge-based
systems. Machine learning techniques for rule extraction. Prerequisite: BIOE 5420
BIOE - 6510/8510 OCCUPATIONAL BIOMECHANICS
[3 hours] Occupational biomechanics deals with the mechanical behavior of musculoskeletal
tissues during performance of physical work. It combines knowledge of mechanics and physiology together with industrial work specifications and
practice and provides an understanding of the physics of manual industrial activities. Prerequisite: Undergraduate mechanics & statics
courses.
BIOE - 6520/8520 ORTHOPAEDIC BIOMECHANICS
[3 hours] The course of orthopaedic biomechanics has been designed to fuse the biological and
physiological problems with the science and technology of engineering. It focuses on a brief review of the physiology and biology of the human
body, introduces the physical law of mechanics, brings some engineering knowledge and reviews some orthopaedic applications in modern surgery.
BIOE - 6700/8700 ARTIFICIAL ORGANS
[3 hours] This course is concerned with the application of engineering principles to the design and
analysis of artificial organs and their clinical application.
BIOE - 6710/8710 TISSUE ENGINEERING
[3 hours] Tissue engineering combines engineering, materials science, and cellular biology
knowledge to solve the critical problems of tissue loss and organ failure. This course aims to not only teach aspects of engineering and cellular
biology in the same course, but also to present them in such a way that the student learns the cellular phenomena involved in tissue development
and growth and gains an appreciation of the role of biochemical and mechanical environment in regenerating tissues. Prerequisite: consent of
instructor.
BIOE - 6730/8730 BIOLOGICAL TRANSPORT PHENOMENA
[3 hours] Application of transport phenomena and reaction engineering in the
understanding of signaling, growth processes, and the flow of biological fluids in mammalian vessels in living systems. Prerequisite: consent of
instructor.
BIOE - 6810 SOLID STATE ELECTRONICS WITH BIOENGINEERING APPLICATIONS
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as EECS 6810. A comprehensive
treatment of the theory and operation of physical electronic devices emphasizing electrical transport in metals and semiconductors, various
models of BJT's and FET's, and applications to biochemical and biomechanical sensing will be considered. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
BIOE - 6820 MICROELECTRONIC AND MICROMECHANICAL FABRICATION
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as EECS 6820. A comprehensive treatment of
the theory, principles and techniques associated with microfabrication of electronic circuits and biosensors. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
BIOE - 6920 BIOENGINEERING PROJECT
[1 - 4 hours] The student performs a special project of an advanced nature in bioengineering. A
written report is required. Prerequisite: Graduate standing; consent of instructor.
BIOE - 6960 BIOENGINEERING RESEARCH AND THESIS - MASTER'S
[1 - 6 hours] Graduate thesis research. The student completes and defends a
written thesis under the direction and guidance of their faculty research adviser. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
BIOE - 8960 BIOENGINEERING DISSERTATION
[1 - 16 hours] Original investigations of significant bioengineering problems at the graduate
level under the guidance of a member of the faculty. Prerequisite: Consent of department