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INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL MICROSYSTEMS

BME 550
Course Description

Introduction to the field of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems), as it applies to biology and medicine. Topics will cover methodology of traditional MEMS devices, how they can be incorporated with biological systems, and methods for micro-structuring biological materials.

Prerequisties

BME 310 and (BIOLOGY/ZOOLOGY 101 and BIOLOGY/ZOOLOGY 102 , BIOLOGY/BOTANY/ZOOLOGY 151 , ZOOLOGY 153 , or BIOCORE 383 ), graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average
4

8.04% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.23% from Historical

A Rate
100%

63.1% from Historical

Class Size
38

37.56% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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