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BIOFLUIDICS

BME/ME 505
Course Description

Introduction to the physics of biological fluid flow with an emphasis on the cardiovascular system including blood rheology, pulsatile flow, wave travel, and topics relevant to blood flow measurement and biomedical device design.

Prerequisites

BME 330 , CBE 320 , ME 363 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.64

8.19% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

3.29% from Historical

A Rate
44%

28.42% from Historical

Class Size
25

39.44% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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