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A seminar for CIBM program trainees discussing current research in computation and informatics in biology and medicine.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026BME 1 is a Cooperative Education Program where students apply engineering theory and practical knowledge in a full-time professional workplace setting.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
BME 200 is a client-centered biomedical engineering design project course.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025BME 300 focuses on leadership and design analysis through client-centered projects.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Mitch Tyler: The course involves design team projects that require significant instructor guidance, which was reported as absent in the reviewed instance.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025BIOINSTRUMENTATION covers clinical and research measurements with complementary laboratory experiments.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course requires frequent small assignments, including two homeworks weekly and lab reports, which are considered straightforward. Exams are described as hard but reasonable.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Introduction to the mechanical behavior of biological tissues and systems.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The class and exams are described as difficult but reasonable, with heavy Matlab content in labs and a requirement to complete coursework to succeed.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026BME 330 introduces engineering principles of molecules, cells, and tissues through kinetics and transport analysis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Workload difficulty varies by perspective, with one review citing easy grades and another noting rigid exam requirements that must be followed.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025BME 389 is an undergraduate honors research course where students conduct supervised research projects.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
BME 399 offers directed study projects arranged with an instructor.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The workload involved completing one project per week, supplemented by self-directed study using a textbook and practice problems from BME 463.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026A senior capstone course where teams apply prior design experiences to solve a directed client-based biomedical engineering project.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025BME 489 is an undergraduate honors research course where students conduct biomedical engineering projects under faculty supervision.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleIntroduction to tissue engineering covering cell sources, biomaterials, culture methods, and case studies.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025BME 511 teaches multi-disciplinary laboratory techniques and engineering analysis for generating biological substitutes in tissue engineering.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleA seminar on current topics at the biology-engineering interface, emphasizing engineering contributions to biological advances.
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No recorded grade history
Introduction to biological and medical microsystems, covering MEMS methodology, integration with biological systems, and micro-structuring techniques.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Justin Williams: The class is conceptually demanding. Students must attend lectures because slides are mostly pictures, and there is no textbook. Skipping class leads to confusion.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025BME 601 covers various special topics in biomedical engineering.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Kristyn Masters: Kristyn Masters expected high quality from students but was willing to help, while Amir Assadi's course was rated as low difficulty.
No recorded grade history
BME 603 covers various special topics in bioinstrumentation and medical devices.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is not work-heavy overall, but includes a significant project toward the end of the semester.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleBME 606 covers various special topics in biomaterials, cellular and tissue engineering.
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Fall 2024–Fall 2025 · limited sampleBME 701 is a seminar where students present research advancements by field leaders and critically analyze related literature.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
BME 702 is a graduate cooperative education program providing work experience that combines theory with practical operations for career development.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
BME 703 teaches responsible conduct of research for biomedical engineers, covering ethics, integrity, and professional relationships.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleBME 740 covers biomanufacturing entrepreneurship, focusing on innovation, translation, product development, and regulatory compliance in the biotechnology industry.
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Spring 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sampleBME 780 teaches quantitative biology methods and principles through primary literature, covering modeling, systems biology, and computational tools.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleBME 790 is a Master's Research and Thesis course conducted under faculty supervision.
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No recorded grade history
BME 799 is an advanced independent study course conducted under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2023 · limited sampleBME 890 is a pre-dissertation research course conducted under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
BME 990 is a research and thesis course conducted under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
BME 999 is an advanced independent study course in Biomedical Engineering conducted under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Covers properties of biological molecules, enzyme engineering, metabolic engineering, microbial growth, bioreactor design, and bioseparations.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Quentin Dudley: Reviewers note that lectures cover lots of material, sometimes making it unclear what is required, though Dudley is available to help with homework and exam problems.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION covers the design and application of electrodes, biosensors, and medical imaging systems with a focus on electrical safety and physiological measurements.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The class is considered easy, though one review notes irregular homework, unpredictable prelab quizzes, and delayed grading.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025No released grades for this term.
Offering snapshots currently cover Fall 2026. Earlier grade records do not provide a complete offering history.