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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 2026Introduction 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 2025Survey of state-of-the-art microscopic, cellular, and molecular imaging techniques from subcellular to whole animal scales
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025A senior capstone course where teams apply prior design experiences to solve a directed client-based biomedical engineering project.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Covers the design process for orthopaedic implants, including joint anatomy, loading, materials, and preclinical testing.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025A 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 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 2025BME 200 is a client-centered biomedical engineering design project course.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Introduction to tissue engineering covering cell sources, biomaterials, culture methods, and case studies.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025BME 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 2025Examines the solid mechanics of musculoskeletal and cardiovascular tissues, including their normal and pathological behaviors under physiologic loading.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Introduction 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 2026BIOINSTRUMENTATION 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 2026Covers 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 2025