Chair: Timothy M. Wick
Biomedical engineering (BME) is the application of engineering principles and technology to the solution of problems in the life sciences and medicine. Graduates create and apply knowledge at the interface of life sciences and engineering for the benefit of society. The BME undergraduate program prepares graduates to be immediately productive and able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. The curriculum includes basic engineering core courses, mathematics, calculus-based physics, biology and chemistry, fine arts, humanities, history, social and behavioral sciences, as well as biomedical engineering core courses and electives. The curriculum culminates in a capstone design experience where interdisciplinary teams apply knowledge to solve real-world engineering problems. A bachelor’s degree in BME from UAB provides a foundation in medical devices, biomedical implants, biomaterials, and biomedical instrumentation to compete in an increasingly technical medical field, as well as preparing students for graduate or professional school.
The Biomedical Engineering program is currently accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, http://www.abet.org
Freshmen with an ACT score of 28 or higher (or SAT equivalent) and a high school GPA of 3.20 or higher may be admitted directly to the Biomedical Engineering program. All other freshmen and transfer students who meet the University requirements for unconditional admission as a degree seeking student (as stated in the current UAB Undergraduate Catalog) and wish to major in engineering are admitted as pre-engineering students and could be designated as Pre-Biomedical Engineering.
In order to advance from pre-engineering to Biomedical Engineering, students must meet all of the following minimum requirements:
- Sophomore standing (completion of at least 32 hours)
- Completion (C or better) of MA 125 Calculus I and MA 126 Calculus II
- Completion (C or better) of two required science courses with appropriate labs
- Completion of EGR 110 and EGR 111 Introduction to Engineering I and II (or EGR 200)
- Completion of ME 102 Engineering Graphics
- An institutional (UAB) GPA of 3.20 (transfer students must also have an overall GPA of 3.20)
Students can transfer into Biomedical Engineering from other programs within UAB once the minimum requirements to advance stated above have been met. Transfer students from other institutions (universities, colleges, junior colleges, community colleges) receive a Pre-Engineering designation for a minimum of one semester following admission to UAB, then are admitted to their chosen department upon completion of the minimum requirements listed above. Students admitted as degree-seeking post baccalaureate, however, will be considered on an individual basis.
BME students must maintain an institutional (UAB) GPA of at least 3.00 or higher. Students who do not meet this requirement will be put on BME probation for one term, during which time the student must raise their institutional GPA above 3.00. If at the end of the probation term, the institutional (UAB) GPA is not above 3.00 the student will be reclassified as PEGR (Pre-General Engineering). To be re-admitted to the BME program, the student must have an institutional (UAB) GPA of at least 3.20 and make a formal application for readmission.
BME students must have an institutional (UAB) GPA of at least 3.00 and have completed at least 64 hours of course work applicable to their degree before they may register for 300-level and 400-level BME courses. BME students must also have an institutional (UAB) GPA of 3.00 or higher and have earned a grade of C or better in all BME courses to graduate.
In addition to fulfilling course prerequisites, non-BME students or students seeking a BME minor who wish to enroll in 300-level and 400-level BME courses must have an institutional (UAB) GPA of 3.00 as well as permission of the BME Undergraduate Advisor. Non-BME majors may not enroll in BME 423, BME 498, or BME 499. In addition a minimum overall GPA of 3.00 is required for all engineering course work applied to a BME minor. Transfer students seeking a BME minor must take at least nine (9) semester hours and earn a minimum GPA of 3.00 in UAB engineering courses attempted before enrolling in BME courses.
Highly qualified undergraduate students may be admitted to the BME Honors Program, which offers students an opportunity to develop research skills while earning graduate credit towards a Masters of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering (MSBME). Acceptance into the BME Honors program requires that students complete at least 32 hours (including MA 227 Calculus III or EGR 265 Math Tools for Engineering Problem Solving), with at least an earned 3.4 GPA in those courses. To graduate with BME Honors, students must complete the BME undergraduate curriculum plus additional seminar courses and at least 6 credits of Honors Research, culminating in a written thesis and public defense. Students who successfully complete the program will receive an Honors certificate at the UAB Honors Convocation Recognition and their transcript will read “Graduation with Honors in Biomedical Engineering."
Vision
To be an internationally recognized, research oriented Department of Biomedical Engineering: a top choice for undergraduate and graduate education.
Mission
To improve healthcare by making scientific discoveries, solving problems and advancing technology using quantitative methods; to prepare graduates to succeed in the evolving fields of biomedical engineering and biotechnology.
Educational Objectives
Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering undergraduate program will:
- Gain admission to graduate or professional school, or employment in engineering and/or health related professions and
- Pursue opportunities for professional growth, development, and service
The following requirements are in addition to the core curriculum requirements.
Lower Division Requirements For Biomedical Engineering
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| General Chemistry Requirement | ||
| CH 115 & CH 116 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| CH 117 & CH 118 | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
| Required Courses | ||
| BY 123 | Introductory Biology I | 4 |
| BY 210 | Genetics | 3 |
| BY 409 | Principles of Human Physiology | 4 |
| EGR 265 | Math Tools for Engineering Problem Solving | 4 |
| MA 126 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MA 260 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Major Requirements for Biomedical Engineering
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Engineering | ||
| Select one of the following: | 2 | |
| Introduction to Engineering I and Introduction to Engineering II | ||
| Introduction to Engineering Design | ||
| Engineering Courses | ||
| CE 210 | Statics | 3 |
| EGR 150 | Computer Methods in Engineering | 3 |
| ME 102 | Engineering Graphics | 2 |
| MSE 280 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| EE 312 | Electrical Systems | 3 |
| ME 215 | Dynamics | 3 |
| Required Biomedical Engineering Courses | ||
| BME 210 | Engineering Biology | 3 |
| BME 310 | Biomaterials | 3 |
| BME 312 | Biocomputing | 3 |
| BME 313 | Bioinstrumentation | 3 |
| BME 333 | Biomechanics of Solids | 3 |
| BME 340 | Bioimaging | 3 |
| BME 350 | Biological Transport Phenomena | 3 |
| BME 423 | Living Systems Analysis | 3 |
| BME 498 | Senior Design I Product Development | 3 |
| BME 499 | Capstone Design II | 3 |
| BME 499L | Capstone Design II Lab | 0 |
| Biomedical Engineering Electives | ||
| Select six credit hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Biofluids | ||
| Engineering Analysis | ||
| Implant-Tissue Interactions | ||
| Tissue Engineering | ||
| Medical Image Processing | ||
| Principles of MRI | ||
| Computational Neuroscience | ||
| Bioelectric Phenomena | ||
| Continuum Mechanics of Solids | ||
| Biomolecular Modeling | ||
| Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering | ||
| Honors Research I 4 | ||
| Engineering Electives 2 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Hydraulics | ||
| Transportation Engineering | ||
| Structural Analysis | ||
| Engineering Economics | ||
| Advanced Mechanics | ||
| Solid and Hazardous Wastes Management | ||
| System Modeling and Controls | ||
| Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery | ||
| Machine Design | ||
| Introduction to Finite-Element Method | ||
| Physical Materials I and Physical Materials I Laboratory | ||
| Thermodynamics of Materials | ||
| Materials Processing | ||
| Polymeric Materials | ||
| Math/Science Electives 3 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Biology of Microorganisms and Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory | ||
| Biology of Aging | ||
| Molecular Genetics | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Neurobiology | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Quantitative Analysis Techniques | ||
| Fundamentals of Biochemistry | ||
| Patterns, Functions and Algebraic Reasoning | ||
| Scientific Programming | ||
| Mathematical Modeling | ||
| Transforms | ||
| Probability | ||
| Nanoscale Science and Applications | ||
| Biomedical Engineering Seminar | ||
| BME 401 | Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Seminar | 1 |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
| 1 | Student must be enrolled in BME Honors Program. |
| 2 | One of these along with the BME electives may satisfy three hours of BME/EGR electives but should be chosen in consultation with the primary BME advisor. Other electives may also be selected but in consultation with the primary BME advisor. |
| 3 | One of these along with the BME and EGR electives may satisfy three hours of MA/SCI/BME/EGR electives but should be chosen in consultation with the primary BME advisor. Other electives may also be selected but in consultation with the primary BME advisor. |
| 4 | Must complete and successfully defend honors thesis to count BME494 as BME elective |
Concentration in Biomechanics
Students seeking the degree of BSBME may add a concentration in Biomechanics by appropriate selection of their Mathematics/Science/Engineering Electives (3 credit hours), Engineering Elective (3 credit hours), and BME Electives (6 credit hours).
Concentration in Biomechanics
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BME 408 | Biofluids | 3 |
| BME 417 | Engineering Analysis | 3 |
| BME 471 | Continuum Mechanics of Solids | 3 |
| ME 464 | Introduction to Finite-Element Method | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Concentration in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
Students seeking the degree of BSBME may add a concentration in Biomaterials/Tissue Engineering by appropriate selections of their Mathematics/Science/Engineering Elective (3 credit hours), Engineering Elective (3 credit hours), and BME Electives (6 credit hours).
Concentration in Biomaterials/Tissue Engineering
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BME 420 | Implant-Tissue Interactions | 3 |
| BME 435 | Tissue Engineering | 3 |
| MSE 281 | Physical Materials I | 4 |
| Elective Courses | 3 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
| Molecular Genetics | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Principles of DNA Technology | ||
| Physical Materials II | ||
| Mechanical Behavior of Materials | ||
| Materials Processing | ||
| Nanomaterials | ||
| Composite Materials | ||
| Polymeric Materials | ||
| Metals and Alloys | ||
| Ceramic Materials | ||
| Electronic Magnetic and Thermal Prop of Materials | ||
| Nanoscale Science and Applications | ||
| Total Hours | 13 | |
School of Engineering Admission, Academic Progress, and Academic Conduct
Students are required to follow the most up-to-date set of guidelines as detailed in the most current School of Engineering Guidelines for Admission, Academic Progress, and Academic Conduct.
School of Engineering Reasonable Progress Requirement
All students in the Department of Biomedical Engineering must maintain an institutional UAB GPA of at least 3.00.
School of Engineering Graduation Requirements
Students must have an overall UAB GPA of at least 3.00 in order to graduate with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. All required courses failed at UAB must be repeated at UAB in order for a student to receive credit.
Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering (B.S.B.M.E.)
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| CH 115 & CH 116 | 4 | BY 123 | 4 |
| EGR 1101 | 1 | CH 117 & CH 118 | 4 |
| EH 101 | 3 | EGR 1111 | 1 |
| MA 125 | 4 | EH 102 | 3 |
| ME 102 | 2 | MA 126 | 4 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BY 210 | 3 | BME 150 | 3 |
| EGR 265 | 4 | BME 210 | 3 |
| PH 221 & 221L | 4 | CE 210 | 3 |
| MA 260 | 3 | EE 312 | 3 |
| MSE 280 | 3 | PH 222 & 222L | 4 |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Junior | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BME 310 | 3 | BME 333 | 3 |
| BME 312 | 3 | BME 340 | 3 |
| BME 313 | 3 | BME 350 | 3 |
| BY 409 | 4 | Math/Science/Egnineering/Biomedical Engineering Elective2, 3 | 3 |
| ME 215 | 3 | Core Curriculum Area II: Humanities & Fine Art4 | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Area IV: Social & Behavioral Science4 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 18 | ||
| Senior | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BME 4015 | 1 | BME 499 | 3 |
| BME 423 | 3 | Biomedical Engineering Elective (400 level) | 3 |
| BME 498 | 3 | Core Curriculum Area II: Humanities & Fine Art4 | 3 |
| Biomedical Engineering/Engineering Elective3 | 3 | Core Curriculum Area IV: Social & Behavorial Science4 | 3 |
| Biomedical Engineering Elective (400 Level) | 3 | Core Curriculum Area IV: Social & Behavorial Science4 | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Area II: Humanities & Fine Art4 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Total credit hours: 128 | |||
| 1 | Transfer students may substitute EGR 200 for EGR 110 and EGR 111. |
| 2 | Can substitute MA 227 and MA 252 for EGR 265 and the Math/Science/Engineering/Biomedical Engineering Elective. |
| 3 | Must be chosen from the approved list of electives. Students using this curriculum as a pre-health professional program (pre-med, pre-dental, or pre-optometry) can use CH 237 and CH 238 for this elective. |
| 4 | Please refer to the Core Curriculum as specified for engineering majors. |
| 5 | Seminars may be taken during any semester depending on the student's schedule. |
Courses
BME 011. Undergraduate Coop/Internship in BME. 0 Hours.
Engineering workplace experience in preparation for the student's intended career.
BME 150. Computer Methods in Engineering. 3 Hours.
An introduction to engineering computation using MATLAB and Excel. Basic programming skills and built-in functions are emphasized. Generation and manipulation of vectors and matrices, operations on vectors/matrices, plotting, iterative calculations, logical constructs, and data input/output are covered. Engineering applications are used throughout the course.
Prerequisites: MA 106 [Min Grade: C] or MA 107 [Min Grade: C] or MA 125 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)
BME 210. Engineering in Biology. 3 Hours.
Application of engineering to the study of biology on the cellular and molecular level. Engineering solutions in genomics, proteomics, and nanotechnology to investigate cellular and molecular process.
Prerequisites: BY 123 [Min Grade: D] and PH 222 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) and BY 210 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently)
BME 310. Biomaterials. 3 Hours.
Wide range of materials used for biomedical applications. Physical, chemical and mechanical properties of biomaterials.
Prerequisites: MSE 280 [Min Grade: D] and BME 210 [Min Grade: C]
BME 311. Biomaterials for Non-Majors. 3 Hours.
Wide range of materials used for biomedical applications. Physical, chemical and mechanical properties of biomaterials.
Prerequisites: MSE 280 [Min Grade: D]
BME 312. Biocomputing. 3 Hours.
A survey course in practical computational techniques used in biomedical engineering.
Prerequisites: MA 260 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)MA 260 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and BME 150 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or EGR 150 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and (MA 227 [Min Grade: C] and MA 252 [Min Grade: D] or EGR 265 [Min Grade: D])
BME 313. Bioinstrumentation. 3 Hours.
An introduction to instrumentation used to make biological and physiological measurements. Techniques include acquisition and analysis of bioelectric signals and several imaging modalities.
Prerequisites: EE 312 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) and (MA 227 [Min Grade: C] and MA 252 [Min Grade: D] or EGR 265 [Min Grade: D])
BME 333. Biomechanics of Solids. 3 Hours.
Application of mechanics of solids principles to biomedical engineering problems; stress-strain of bone; viscoelasticity and constitutive equations of tissues; mechanics of the cell; introduction of molecular mechanics. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites: ME 215 [Min Grade: D] and (MA 227 [Min Grade: C] and MA 252 [Min Grade: D] or EGR 265 [Min Grade: D])
BME 340. Bioimaging. 3 Hours.
Provides an overview of diagnostic imaging examining the major imaging modalities such as X-Ray/CT, Nuclear Imaging, Ultrasound, and Magnetic Resonance and in vivo molecular imaging approaches. Discusses physical principles of image formation, image interpretation and patient safety.
Prerequisites: BME 210 [Min Grade: C] and EE 312 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) and (MA 227 [Min Grade: C] and MA 252 [Min Grade: D] or EGR 265 [Min Grade: D])
BME 350. Biological Transport Phenomena. 3 Hours.
Basic mechanisms and mathematical analysis of transport processes with biological and biomedical applications. Analysis flow, transport and reaction processes for biological fluids and biological molecules with applications towards development of artificial organs, drug delivery systems and tissue engineering products.
Prerequisites: PH 222 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and BME 210 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and BY 409 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) and MA 227 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and MA 252 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) or EGR 265 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) and ME 215 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently)
BME 395. Honors Research Practicum. 1-6 Hour.
Research oppportunities for undergraduate students in the Biomedical Engineering Honors Program. Research areas include cardiac electrophysiology, brain imaging, and biomedical implants.
BME 401. Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Seminar. 1 Hour.
Undergraduate seminar.
BME 408. Biofluids. 3 Hours.
Application of fluid mechanics in blood flow in the circulatory system; cardiovascular fluid mechanics, wall shear stress and the development of atherosclerosis, viscoelastic behavior of the arteries, Non-Newtonian character of blood.
Prerequisites: BME 350 [Min Grade: C] and (CE 220 [Min Grade: D] or BME 333 [Min Grade: C])
BME 417. Engineering Analysis. 3 Hours.
Solutions to engineering problems involving ordinary and partial differential equations; Laplace transform, power series, Bessel functions, Legendre polynomials, Fourier series, Fourier integral and transform, Sturm-Liouville and separation of variables.
Prerequisites: (MA 227 [Min Grade: C] and MA 252 [Min Grade: D] or EGR 265 [Min Grade: D])
BME 420. Implant-Tissue Interactions. 3 Hours.
An overview of implant biocompatibility including tissue histology, histopathology of implant response and the regulatory process for medical devices. Emphasis placed on ethical issues related to design, development, and implementation of biomedical implants. Ethics and Civic Responsibility are significant components of this course (QEP).
Prerequisites: BME 310 [Min Grade: C] or BME 311 [Min Grade: C]
BME 423. Living Systems Analysis. 3 Hours.
Basic concepts and techniques of measurement processing and analysis of data from living systems. Statistics, analysis of variance and regression analysis. Emphasis is placed on writing lab reports in a style similar to research papers. BME 423L must be taken concurrently. Writing is a significant component of this course (QEP).
Prerequisites: BME 498 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)
BME 423L. Living Systems Analysis Laboratory. 0 Hours.
Labs include blood flow data acquisition and analysis, implant biocorrosion testing, evaluation and analysis of cell proliferation, and apoptosis. The laboratory component of BME 423 and must be taken concurrently.
BME 435. Tissue Engineering. 3 Hours.
Principles underlying strategies for regenerative medicine such as stem-cell based therapy, scaffold design, proteins or genes delivery, roles of extracellular matrix, cell-materials interactions, angiogenesis, tissue transplantation, mechanical stimulus and nanotechnology.
Prerequisites: BME 310 [Min Grade: C] or BME 311 [Min Grade: C]
BME 443. Medical Image Processing. 3 Hours.
Fundamental topics of medical image processing to practical applications using conventional computer software.
Prerequisites: PH 222 [Min Grade: D] and EE 312 [Min Grade: D] and (MA 227 [Min Grade: C] and MA 252 [Min Grade: D] or EGR 265 [Min Grade: D])
BME 446. Principles of MRI. 3 Hours.
Technical fundamentals of NMR imaging and applications. Physical fundamentals, MR imaging techniques, and clincal role of MR imaging.
Prerequisites: MA 260 [Min Grade: D] and PH 222 [Min Grade: D] and (MA 227 [Min Grade: C] and MA 252 [Min Grade: D] or EGR 265 [Min Grade: D])
BME 450. Computational Neuroscience. 3 Hours.
This course examines the computational principles used by the nervous system. Topics include: biophysics of axon and synapse, sensory coding (with an emphasis on vision and audition), planning and decision-making, and synthesis of motor responses. There will be an emphasis on systems approach throughout. Homework includes simulations.
Prerequisites: BME 312 [Min Grade: C]
BME 461. Bioelectric Phenomena. 3 Hours.
Quantitative methods in electrophysiology of neural, cardiac, and skeletal muscle systems.
Prerequisites: PH 222 [Min Grade: C] and BME 312 [Min Grade: C]
BME 471. Continuum Mechanics of Solids. 3 Hours.
Matrix and tensor mathematics, fundamentals of stress, momentum principles,Cauchy and Piola-Kirchoff stress tensors, static equilibrium, invariance, measures of strain, Lagrangian and Eulerian formulations, Green and Almansistrain, deformation gradient tensor, infinitesimal strain, constitutive equations, finite strain elasticity, strain energy methods, 2-D Elasticity,Airy Method, viscoelasticity, mechanical behavior of polymers.
Prerequisites: (CE 220 [Min Grade: D] or BME 333 [Min Grade: C]) and (MA 227 [Min Grade: C] and MA 252 [Min Grade: D] or EGR 265 [Min Grade: D])
BME 480. Biomolecular Modeling. 3 Hours.
Computational methods to understand molecular mechanisms of normal function and disease related biological phenomena. Fundamentals of structural biology: genetic sequence to protein structure and function, nuceic acid membrane structure and function. Major techniques and their principles and algorithms for biomolecular modeling including molecular dynamics. Monte Carlo simulations, and electrostatics. Laboratories and projects will provide students hands-on experience in using different software packages such as VMD, GROMACS, and APBS. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites: BME 312 [Min Grade: C] and BME 210 [Min Grade: C] and CH 117 [Min Grade: D] and BME 417 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)
BME 489. Undergraduate Research in Biomedical Engineering. 0 Hours.
Undergraduate research experiences in biomedical engineering.
Prerequisites: (EGR 110 [Min Grade: C] and EGR 111 [Min Grade: C] or EGR 200 [Min Grade: C]) and MA 125 [Min Grade: C] or PH 221 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)
BME 490. Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering. 3 Hours.
Special Topic in BME.
BME 491. Individual Study in (Area). 1-6 Hour.
Individual Study in BME.
BME 494. Honors Research I. 1-3 Hour.
Research experiences for undergraduates enrolled in the departmental honors program. The student should write a proposal and make a presentation based on the proposal.
Prerequisites: EGR 301 [Min Grade: C]
BME 495. Honors Research II. 1-3 Hour.
Research opportunities for undergraduate students in the Biomedical Engineering Honors Program. Research areas include cardiac electrophysiology, brain imaging, biomedical implants, and tissue engineering.
Prerequisites: (BME 494 [Min Grade: C] or BME 395 [Min Grade: P])
BME 496. Biomedical Engineering Honors Seminar. 1 Hour.
Must be enrolled in an Honors Program.
BME 498. Capstone Dsgn I Prod Dev. 3 Hours.
Design and development of medical-products. Through experiential learning, students go through the early phases of engineering design innovation for medical products, starting with clinical immersion to determine a critical health-care need. Engineering students work in multi-disciplinary teams that include students from the School of Business to develop design concepts for both a client-based prototype and a commercializable version. Designs take into account client needs as well as legal, regulatory, and marketing requirements. Business ethics are also covered. Emphasis is placed on communication in both oral and written format to targeted audiences. This course fulfills the QEP requirements in Quantitative Literacy (QL) Ethics and Civic Responsibility (ECR), and Writing.
Prerequisites: BME 310 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and BME 312 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and BME 313 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and BME 333 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)
BME 498L. Senior Design and Product Development Laboratory. 0 Hours.
Lab component for BME 498 Senior Design Product Development. Laboratory activities include break-out sessions for team discussions (Problem definition and brainstorming of solutions), training and use of computer design software (Creo, CES Edupak, ABAQUS), and machine shop training for prototype development. Must be taken concurrently with BME 498.
BME 499. Capstone Design II. 3 Hours.
Capstone design project; a continuation of BME 498. Through experiential learning, student teams consisting of engineering and business students complete the engineering design process for their client-based prototype incorporating engineering standards and realistic constraints. Student teams develop a business plan to present to potential business partners and product development teams from established companies. Additional skills learned in this part of the design process include: development of business proposals, project planning and scheduling, project execution and resource scheduling, communication of design, and interim and final design reviews. Emphasis is placed on communication of design and design justification in both an oral and written format to targeted audiences. This course fulfills the QEP requirements in Writing.
Prerequisites: BME 498 [Min Grade: C] and ME 102 [Min Grade: D]
BME 499L. Capstone Design II Lab. 0 Hours.
Exposure to engineering skills common to all senior design projects. Students working in teams solicit input from clinents and instructions. The laboratory component of BME 499 and must be taken concurrently.
Faculty
| Berry, Joel, Research Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 2010, B.S., B.S.M.E. (UAB), M.S.M.E. (UAB); Ph.D. (Wake Forest), Research Interests: Medical device design, cardiovascular biomechanics, cardiovascular and orthopedic tissue engineering, medical device entrepreneurship |
| Bidez, Martha Warren, Professor of Engineering; Director, Advanced Safety Engineering and Management Program, 2010, B.S. (Auburn), B.S.M.E. (UAB), Ph.D. (UAB), Research Interests: Injury biomechanics, automotive safety |
| Dobbins, Allen C., Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 1996, B.Sc. (Dalhousie), B.S.E., M.S.E., Ph.D. (McGill), Research Interests: Human and machine vision, neural computation, brain imaging, scientific visualization |
| Eberhardt, Alan, Professor of Biomedical Engineering; Associate Director, Science and Technology Honors Program; Associate Dean, School of Engineering, 1991, B.S., M.S. (Delaware), Ph.D. (Northwestern), Research Interests: Solid mechanics, injury biomechanics, biomedical implants, analytical and numerical methods in biomechanics |
| Fast, Vladimir G., Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 1997, Diploma in Physics (Moscow Institute), Ph.D. (Moscow Institute for Physics and Technology), Research Interests: Cardiac electrophysiology, optical mapping of arrhythmias and defibrillation |
| Feldman, Dale S., Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering; Undergraduate Program Director for Biomedical Engineering, 1985, B.S. (Northwestern), M.S. (Dayton), Ph.D. (Clemson), Research Interests: Biomaterials, soft-tissue biomechanics, polymeric implants |
| Fleisig, Glenn S., Assistant Professor; Research Director, American Sports Medicine Institute, 1997, B.S. (M.I.T), M.S. (Washington University), Ph.D. (UAB), Research Interests: Sports and injury biomechanics |
| Gray, Richard A., Adjunct, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 1997, B.S. (Bucknell), M.S., Ph.D. (Virginia), Research Interests: Optical mapping of fibrillation and defibrillation |
| Jun, Ho-Wook, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 2006, BS, MS (Hanyang University, China), Ph.D. (Rice), Research Interests: Biomimetic nanotechnology, biomaterials, tissue engineering |
| Katra, Rodolphe P., Adjunct Assistant Professor, 2012, B.S.B.M.E. (Lousiana Tech), M.S.B.M.E. (Case Western Reserve), M.B.A. (Minnesota), Ph.D. (Case Western Reserve), Research Interests: Remote disease monitoring and prediction, cardiac electrophysiology |
| Lemons, Jack E. , Professor of Prosthodontics and Biomaterials; Professor of Surgery; Division Director, Orthopaedic Laboratory Research; Professor of Biomedical and Materials Engineering, 1968, Ph.D. (Florida) |
| Lucas, Linda C., Professor of Biomedical Engineering; Provost, 1982, B.S. (Alabama), M.A., M.S., B.S.E., M.S.E., Ph.D. (UAB) |
| McCutcheon, Martin J., Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineering, 1967, B.S.E.E., M.S.E.E., Ph.D. (Arkansas), P.E. (Alabama) |
| Pollard, Andrew, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 1996, B.S.E., M.S.E., Ph.D. (Duke), Research Interests: Cardiac electrophysiology, computer simulations and modeling of ele3ctrical signals of the heart |
| Rigney, E. Douglas, Professor of Biomedical Engineering; Vice President of Information Technology, 1989, B.S.E, B.S.Mt.E., M.S.B.M.E, Ph.D. (UAB), P.E. (Alabama) |
| Rogers, Jack M., Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 1994, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (California-San Diego), Research Interests: Cardiac electrophysiology, computer simulations, signal analysis of cardiac arrhythmias |
| Smith, William M., Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineering, 1994, B.S. (Oglethorpe), Ph.D. (Duke) |
| Song, Yuhua, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 2006, B.S. (Jilin University of Technology), M.S. (Harbin University of Science and Technology), Ph.D. (Harbin Institute of Technology), Research Interests: Computational biomechanics, computational biology, multiscale modeling |
| Stokely, Ernest M., Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineering; Associate Dean Emeritus of Engineering, 1990, B.S.E.E. (Mississippi State), M.S.E.E., Ph.D. (Southern Methodist), P.E. (Texas) |
| Tannenbaum, Rina, Professor of Biomedical Enigneering, 2012, B.Sc. (Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel), M.Sc. (Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel), D.Sc. (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, Switzerland), Research Interests: Soft condensed matter, nanoscale self-assembly, chemistry at interfaces |
| Twieg, Donald B., Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineering, 1990, B.A., M.S. (Rice), Ph.D. (Southern Methodist), Research Interests: Medical imagining, magnetic resonance imagining(MRI) techniques functional MRI of brain and heart |
| Wick, Timothy M., Professor of Biomedical Engineering; Chair, Department of Biomedical Engineering, 2005, B.S. (Colorado), Ph.D. (Rice), Research Interests: Orthopedic and cardiovascular tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, bioreactor and bioprocess design, cryopreservation, cell adhesion |
| Yao, Xincheng, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 2007, B.S., M.S. (Harbin University of Technology), Ph.D. (Institute of Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences), Research Interests: Optical imagining of neural function, optical coherence tomography |