Undergraduate Courses BIOENG 1050BIOENG 1050 - Artificial Organs IInstructor: Borovetz Credits: 3 Term: Spring Description: Artificial Organs I is focused upon artificial heart and vascular prostheses. The basic physiology of each system (heart and vascular) is reviewed with emphasis on identifying the bioengineering design requirements for appropriate organ replacement systems. Commercially available systems are analyzed from the point of view (where applicable) of mass transfer efficiency; biomechanic and hemodynamic similarity to the host; and size and efficiency of the device. Students will be required to design an artificial organ consistent with the above-mentioned considerations. Artificial Organs I is one of a series of courses that explore design, development, and clinical use of artificial organ technology. Each course in the series is stand-alone and, as such, is not a prerequisite for any other course in the series. Prerequisites: MATH 0250 or 0290, BIOENG 1210, BIOENG 1220 Required Texts: Course material provided in class Course Objectives: Topics Covered: Upon completing the course, the student should be able to describe the fundamental engineering principles related to heart and vascular physiology and apply the fundamental principles to design improvements and/or new designs for artificial heart and vascular prostheses. Syllabus: Microsoft Word Format Class/Laboratory Schedule: Class meets twice a week for 75 minutes each day. Clinical field trips will be scheduled during the first part of the term. |
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