• BME 460: Biomedical Engr Design II

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Design of complete biomedical device. Documentation includes complete specification, design calculations, preparation of working drawings, and cost analysis. Requires written and oral reports. (RE) Prerequisite(s): 450. Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major.
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• BME 471: Introduction to Robotics

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Introduction to the basics of modeling, design, planning, and control of robotic systems at the senior level. The course introduces the basic concept of position and orientation, forward and inverse kinematics, velocity kinematics, and singularities of robotic manipulators. The course will introduce robot designs and have exposure to statics, dynamics, and control. The course is presented in a standard format of lectures, readings, and problem sets. There will an in-class midterm and final examination.(See ME 471.)Credit Restriction: Cannot also earn credit in ME 586.(RE) Prerequisite: ME 231.Registration restriction: Senior standing.
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• BME 473: Applied Biomechanics

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Applications of biomechanics to the industrial and orthopedic area. Design of orthopedic implant devices; biomechanics of injury and protection.(RE) Prerequisite(s): Mechanical Engineering 321.
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• BME 474: Biomaterials

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Metals, polymers, and ceramics utilized in orthopedic, cardiovascular, and dental surgical implant devices. Corrosion and degradation problems. Material properties of primary importance and tissue response to synthetic materials.
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• BME 477: Honors: Applied Biomechanics

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Honors version of 473. Students will attend 473 classes with supplementary assignments.(RE) Prerequisite(s): Mechanical Engineering 321.Registration Restriction(s):Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering majors. Students in any honors program.
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• BME 480: Computational Cell Biology

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Introduction to dynamical modeling in molecular and cellular biology. Topics include models and analysis of neurons and other excitable systems, fast and slow time scales, whole-cell models, intercellular communication, cell cycle controls, molecular motors, and stochastic and nonlinear dynamics in biological systems.(RE) Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 231 and 241.Recommended Background: MATLAB or other programming language.
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• BME 483: Systems Neurosci & Neurotech

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  An engineering approach to systems-level functions of the human nervous system as well as the current and emerging neurotechnologies to restore neural functions lost by disease or injury. Ethical considerations and clinical application challenges including relevant regulatory (FDA) guidelines and chronic viability of promising technologies.Registration Restriction: Minimum junior standing.
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• BME 485: Adv Biomaterials:Nanomaterials

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  0-d, 1-d and 2-d nanomaterials synthesis and characterization with emphasis of surface properties. Chemical and biological functionalization of nanomaterials and nano-bio interfaces. Biological and biomedical application of nanomaterials.(See Materials Science and Engineering 485.) (RE) Prerequisite(s): Materials Science and Engineering 474.
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• BME 486: Cell/Tissue Biomater Interact

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Study of the fundamental principles involved in materials/cell and tissue interactions. Students will learn the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms in host response to biomaterials. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of biomaterials/neuronal cell and tissue interactions into the design of neural implants (sensors, scaffolds, and therapeutics delivery modalities, etc.).(See Materials Science and Engineering 486.)(RE) Prerequisite(s): Materials Science and Engineering 474 or Biomedical Engineering 409.
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• BME 494: Spec Proj/Biomedical Engr

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Problems related to recent developments and practice.Repeatability: May be repeated once.Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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