BME 651 - Biomechanical Engineering

(3 credits)

Prerequisite(s): ESC 301, Fluid Mechanics, CHE 306, Transport Phenomena, or equivalent; Graduate standing in biomedical engineering or permission of instructor. Understanding the terms and concepts of biomechanical engineering as it relates to medical needs and patients, including topics in artificial joints, mechanics and modeling of soft tissue, properties of blood, cardiac valves, heart function and heart assist replacement, biomechanical issues in rehabilitation equipment and prosthetics, renal function, and oxygen transport. Cross-listed with BME 751.

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