Rice Course Schedule, Fall 2002
Bioengineering (BIOE)
Rice Course Schedule as of 11/26/2002.
This schedule is maintained by the Office of the Registrar
(reg@rice.edu).
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NOTE: Course web pages are available for some BIOE courses.
BIOE 252 BIOENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS Credits 3.00 Fall 02
Introduction to material, energy, charge and momentum balances in biological
systems. Steady-state and transient conservation equations for mass, energy,
charge and momentum will be derived using basic mathematical principles,
physical laws, stoichiometry, and thermodynamics properties. Required for
students intending to major in bioengineering.
Offered only in the Fall
semester.
Prereq- Phys 125 and 126, Chem 121 and 122, Math 101 and 102, Caam 211 or 210.
Coreq-Math 211
001 RH 123 - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM McIntire, Larry V. Enr: 42 Max: 0
San, Ka-yiu
Saterbak, Ann
BIOE 321 CELLULAR ENGINEERING Credits 3.00 Fall 02
Introduction to engineering principles and modeling at the cellular level.
Topics include cytomechanics, receptor/ligand binding, genetic engineering,
enzyme kinetics, and metabolic pathway engineering.
Prereq- BIOE 252 or permission of instructor.
001 ML 254 - MWF 09:00AM - 09:50AM Athanasiou, Kyriacos Enr: 41 Max: 0
McIntire, Larry V.
San, Ka-yiu
BIOE 381 FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Fall 02
Introduction to the electrophysiology of the cell membrane. Development of
mathematical models of different types of ionic membrane currents and fluid
compartment models, culminating in the development of functional whole-cell
models for neurons and muscle (cardiac, skeletal and smooth muscle) cells.
Characterization of volume conductor boundary value problems encountered in
electrophysiology consisting of the adequate description of the bioelectric
current source and the volume conductor (surrounding tissue) medium. This
provides a basis for the interpretation of macroscopic bioelectric signals such
as the electrocardiogram (ECG), electromyogram (EMG) and electroencephalogram
(EEG). Also offered as Elec 381.
Pre-req- Consent of Instructor
001 AL B209 - TTH 02:30PM - 04:00PM Clark, John W. Enr: 2 Max: 0
BIOE 383 BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INSTRUMENTATION Credits 3.00 Fall 02
This is an introductory course on fundamentals of biomedical engineering
instrumentation. Topics will include measurment principles; fundamental
concepts in electronics including circuit analysis, data acquisition,
amplifiers, A/D converters, and electrical safety; temperature, pressure, flow,
and optical sensing techniques in cardiovascular, pulmonary, and nervous
systems; and measurments of molecular and cellular properties. Also offered as
ELEC 383.
Pre-req- CHEM 122, BIOS 201, MATH 211 and 212, PHYS 126 or equivalent.
001 KH 101 - MW 02:00PM - 03:15PM Anvari, Bahman Enr: 8 Max: 0
BIOE 400 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH Credits Fall 02
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 23 Max: 0
BIOE 420 BIOSYSTEMS TRANSPORT AND REACTION PROCES Credits 3.00 Fall 02
The principles of reaction kinetics and transport phenomena will be used to
quantititavely describe biological systems. Cell biology, physiology, anatomy,
and materials science topics will be covered as background for the study of
cell membrane transport, receptor-ligand interactions, and normal organ
function. Models will be introduced to describe pathological conditions, drug
pharmaco-kinetics, and artificial organ designs. Also offered as CENG 420.
Prereq- Math 211, 212.
001 HB 227 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Mikos, Antonios G. Enr: 38 Max: 0
BIOE 441 ADVANCED BIOENGINEERING LAB AND STATISTI Credits 4.00 Fall 02
Laboratory modules include biomaterial synthesis and characterization, systems
physiology, ethics, mechanical testing of bone and skin, laser tweezers.
Lectures focus on application of statistics in bioengineering. Required for
students majoring in bioengineering.
Prereq-BIOE 342, BIOE 252, and BIOE 372
001 KH 105 - MWF 09:00AM - 09:50AM
KH Saterbak, Ann Enr: 11 Max: 0
002 KH 105 - MWF 09:00AM - 09:50AM
KH Saterbak, Ann Enr: 12 Max: NA
BIOE 454 FINITE ELEMENT OF MEHTODS IN FLUID MECHA Credits 3.00 Fall 02
Fundamental concepts of finite element methods in fluid mechanics, including
spatial discretization and numerical integration in multidimensions,
time-integration, and solution of nonlinear ordinary differential equation
systems. Advanced numerical stabilization techniques designed for fluid
mechanics problems. Strategies for solution of complex, real-world problems.
Topics in large-scale computing, parallel processing, and visualization. Also
offered as ENVI 454, MECH 454, and CIVI 454.
Prereq- MECH 371 or consent of instructor.
001 ME 123 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Tezduyar, Tayfun Ersin Enr: 1 Max: 0
BIOE 472 EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES IN BIOENGINEERIN Credits 3.00 Fall 02
Introduction to experimental techniques used in bioengineering to assess
biomaterials and tissues. This course will primarily concentrate on basic
concepts of measurement methods, experimental design, signal analysis, and the
development of experimental protocols. In laboratory modules focusing on
mechanical testing of non-Newtonian materials, parameter extraction out of
signal data sets, and electronic circuit implementation the theoretical
concepts covered in class will be applied.
Prereq-BIOE 372 or instructor's permission
001 KH 105 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Liebschner, Michael Enr: 9 Max: 0
BIOE 485 FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL IMAGING I Credits 3.00 Fall 02
The course will introduce basic medical imaging modalities, such as x-ray, CT,
and MRI, used to identify the anatomy of human organs, as well as other
modalities, such as PET, SPECT, fMRI, and MEG, specifically developed to
localize brain function. The course includes visits to clinical sited. Also
offerd as ELEC 485 and COMP 485.
Prereq- Consent of instructor.
001 TBA - T 04:00PM - 07:00PM Mawlawi, Osama Enr: 5 Max: 0
BIOE 492 SENSORY NEUROENGINEERING I Credits Fall 02
This course will explore how bioengineering techniques and principles are
applied to sensory systems, with a focus on the auditory, vestibular, and
retinal systems. The interaction between the electrical, mechanical and optical
aspects of these systems, and ways to modulate these interactions, will be
explored. Design and current technologies used as auditory and visual
prosthetics will be covered. Enrollment is limited to 15.
Prereq- Consent of Instructor
001 KH 101 - W 11:00AM - 12:40PM Raphael, Robert Enr: 9 Max: NA
BIOE 500 GRADUATE RESEARCH Credits Fall 02
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 48 Max: 0
BIOE 520 BIOSYSTEMS TRANSPORT PHENOMENA Credits 3.00 Fall 02
The principles of transport phenomen will be used to quantitatively describe
biological systems.
Pre-req- Permission of instructor is required.
001 ML 251 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:15PM McIntire, Larry V. Enr: 18 Max: 0
BIOE 531 BIOMATERIALS ENGINEERING Credits 3.00 Fall 02
Emphasis will be placed on issues regarding design and synthesis of materials
to achieve specific properties and biocompatibility. An overview of
significant biomaterials application will be given, including topics such as
opthalmic biomaterials, orthopedic applications, cardiovascular biomaterials,
and drug delivery systems. Regulatory issues concerning biomaterials will also
be addressed.
Prereq- Organic Chemistry and Biology.
001 KH 101 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Nichol, Carolyn Aiken Enr: 31 Max: 0
BIOE 551 INTRODUCTION TO BIOENGINEERING Credits 1.00 Fall 02
Seminar/tutorial introducing current research in bioengineering and
biotechnology to acquaint students with activities of various labs at Rice and
the Texas Medical Center. Also offered as Ceng 551.
Prereq- graduate standing or instructor's approval.
001 KH 101 - F 02:00PM - 05:00PM McIntire, Larry V. Enr: 21 Max: 0
BIOE 554 FINITE ELEMENT METHODS IN FLUID MECHANIC Credits 3.00 Fall 02
GRADUATE VERSION OF BIOE 454. Additional work requried.
Prereq- MECH 371 and MECH 517 or consent of instructor.
001 ME 123 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Tezduyar, Tayfun Ersin Enr: 0 Max: 0
BIOE 575 ADVANCED BIOMECHANICS Credits 3.00 Fall 02
Biomechanical models at an advanced mathematical level. Selected topics in
tensor analysis, continuum biomechanics, mixture theories, elasticity, and
viscoelasticity. Applications in soft and hard tissues.
Pre-req- BIOE 372 or permission of instructor.
001 KH 105 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Athanasiou, Kyriacos Enr: 12 Max: 0
BIOE 581 CARIOVASCULAR DYNAMICS Credits 4.00 Fall 02
Analysis of properties and functions of the cardiovascular system. Includes
detailed study of cardiac electrophysiology, ventricular mechanics, arterial
hemodynamics, coronary and cerebral circulations, heart rate control, and
imaging methods for determing ventricular volume and output flow, as well as
therapeutic devices and computer-controlled drug delivery systems with their
mathematical models. Internship project with engineer or life scientist
working in the Texas Medical Center required. Also offered as Elec 581. Not
offered every year.
Prereq- Elec 481,482, and 507 or equivalent.
Also offered as BIOE 581
001 DH 1046 - MW 04:00PM - 05:30PM Clark, John W. Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOE 589 COMPUTATIONAL MOLECULAR BIOENGINEERING Credits 3.00 Fall 02
This is a course designed for students in computationally-oriented biomedical
and bioengineering majors to introduce the principles and methods used for the
simulations and modeling of macromolecules of biological interest. Protein
conformation and dynamics are emphasized. Empirical energy function and
molecular dynamics calculations, as well as other approaches, are described.
Specific biological problems are discussed to illustrate the methodology.
Classic examples such as the cooperative mechanism of hemoglobin and more
frontier topics such as the motional properties of molecular motors and ion
channels as well as results derived from the current literature are covered.
Other potential topics are protein folding/predictions, the nature of reaction
rate enhancement in enzyme catalysis, physical chemistry properties of
biologically relevant nano-materials, simulations of free energy changes in
mutations, electrostatic properties of protein, molecular recognition, and the
properties of binding sites. Particular emphasis is also given to the
applications of molecular graphics. During the final reading period, each
student carries out an original research project that makes use of the
techniques and grading is based on the written and oral presentations of the
results from the final projects. Suggested prerequisites: college-level
calculus, undergraduate level physical chemistry and biochemistry, entry-level
thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Also offered as BIOS 589.
001 KH 101 - TTH 02:30PM - 04:00PM Ma, Jianpeng Enr: 8 Max: 0
BIOE 592 SENSORY NEUROENGINEERING I Credits Fall 02
This course will explore how bioengineering techniques and principles are
applied to sensory systems, with a focus on the auditory, vestibular, and
retinal systems. The interaction between the electrical, mechanical and optical
aspects of these systems, and ways to modulate these interactions, will be
explored. Design and current technologies used as auditory and visual
prosthetics will be covered. Enrollment is limited to 15.
001 KH 101 - W 11:00AM - 12:40PM Raphael, Robert Enr: 6 Max: 5
BIOE 685 FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL IMAGING Credits 3.00 Fall 02
The course will introduce basic medical imaging modalities, such as x-ray, CT,
and MRI, used to identify the anatomy of human organs, as well as other
modalties, such as PET, SPECT, fMRI, and MEG, specifically developed to
localize brain function. The course includes visits to clinical sites. Also
offered as ELEC 685 and COMP 685.
001 TBA - T 04:00PM - 07:00PM Mawlawi, Osama Enr: 0 Max: 0
BIOE 698 GRADUATE SEMINAR Credits 1.00 Fall 02
No description
001 CL LEC - TTH 04:00PM - 05:00PM Staff Enr: 66 Max: 0
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