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GBME 579: Biomedical Robotics and Biomimetics 3 credits Biomedical Robotics focuses on activities such as rehabilitation, training/simulation, manipulation, surgery. These areas currently depend on labor-intensive manual procedures performed by highly trained professionals. The goal of the course is to analyze how to improve and transform these operations through teleoperation and automation. Furthermore, several aspects of biomimetics will be discussed during the course. Biomimetics uses nature as an example to build robots that can swim like a fish, fly like a bird or insect, and walk on rough terrain as many quadrupeds. GBME 580: Haptics 3 credits In this course, students will learn about tactile sensors, how they are programmed, and real-world applications of these sensors. Topics to be covered include tactile sensors, piezoelectric sensors, and robotic surgery. GBME 583 Polymer Bio-Engineering 3 credits Prerequisite: Background in general chemistry and material science as undergraduate. This course is designed to introduce graduate engineering students to the important field of polymer science. The course will be focused on the fundamentals of polymer science. Since polymers are ubiquitous in modern society, a background in this subject is essential for engineers who wish to pursue careers in the industry. GBME 589 Nanotechnology for Bio-Engineers 3 credits Prerequisite: Background in general chemistry and material science as undergraduate. This course is designed to introduce graduate engineering students to the important field of nanotechnology. The course will be focused on the fundamentals of nanomaterials (i.e., synthesis, characterization, properties, and applications). Since nanotechnology is a field with an incredible promise to change the future of society in almost every facet, a background in this subject is essential for engineers who wish to pursue careers in the industry.
GBME 590-599: Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering 3 credits Prerequisite: Permission of the Chairperson of the department. Special courses developed for students interested in all areas of biomedical engineering. A brief description of the current content will be announced in the schedule of classes. Topics can include but are not limited to: biomedical robotics, biomimetic, rehabilitation engineering, continuum mechanics of biological tissue, tissue engineering, biomedical imaging, hemodynamics, motor control. May be taken more than once. GBME 680: Graduate Internship 1-3 credits For this course, the student will engage in a practical internship as assigned by the director of the Biomedical Engineering Master’s program. The experience must provide significant responsibilities or learning opportunities in Biomedical Engineering. Each credit is considered as 50 hours of internship hours.
