Biomedical Engineering

Description

This course will provide students with a fundamental understanding of cell biology, human physiology and the application of engineering principles (momentum and mass transfer, mechanics, materials) for the solution of medical problems. Topics include: Cell Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Transport Phenomena in the Body, Biomechanics, Materials in Medicine, and Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. (Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5) Offering Term: W Requirements: Prerequisites: Corequisites: Exclusions: CHEE 442 and MECH 394 Course Learning Outcomes: - Describe the organization of cells, proteins and macromolecules into tissues and organs as well as the function of major organ systems within the body, including the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, renal and immune systems. - Analyze and solve problems involving transport phenomena in the body in the context of the design and application of biomedical devices for the treatment of injury and disease. - Apply the principles of mechanics to competently analyze gross movement of the human body. - Apply the principles of materials properties and engineering for the design and application of biomedical devices. - Apply the principles of cell biology and engineering for the design and application of tissue engineering, bioreactors and regenerative medicine. Complementary Studies: Complementary Studies 0 Engineering Design: Engineering Design 0 Engineering Science: Engineering Science 30 Mathematics: Mathematics 0 Natural Sciences: Natural Sciences 12 Assessment/Exam Context: Course assessment and examinations vary by course; Queen's notes that eligible exchange students whose first language is not English may receive extra final-exam time. Exchange Registration Note: Arts and Science courses are open to exchange students subject to prerequisites and space. Most courses should be in Arts and Science; other faculties may be limited. Education, Medicine, and Nursing are not open to incoming exchange enrolment.