Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.

A lecture and seminar course offered on topics of special interest to graduate students. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

With the advice and approval of the faculty adviser and the Student Progress and Promotions Committee, the fourth-year student may choose approved electives offered by the various departments in the College of Medicine. The intent is to provide the student an opportunity to develop his fund of knowledge and clinical competence.

A multidisciplinary approach combining engineering principles for systems analysis and control, knowledge of biological control mechanisms, and computational properties of biological neural networks in the development of engineering neural networks for control applications. Topics include: equivalent circuit models for biological neurons and networks, non-linear differential equation representations, biological control strategies for rhythmic movements, design and development of controller for robot function, proposal development and presentation.

An interdisciplinary course devoted to detailed study of a topic or current significance in biomedical engineering, such as cellular mechanotransduction, systems biology, and tissue engineering.

Study of the interface between implants and host tissues from both the materials and biological perspective. Structure of the tissue-implant interface; surface characterization of biomaterials; protein adsorption; mechanisms of cell responses; and methods for controlling the tissue-implant interface, with emphasis on orthopedic and cardiovascular applications.

This course presents an engineering-based approach to study of the biomechanical design and quantitative function of the human musculoskeletal system. The lectures consist of four parts that examine the constituent materials & structures of the musculoskeletal system and then develops engineering approaches, solutions, and interpretations to static and dynamic human joint loading and movements. Course principles are applied in an end of semester student project.

Special topics in biomedical engineering, addressed primarily in a lecture/discussion format. Presentation of focussed or specialized topics that are not available in standard courses. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, 0-2 hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.

Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.

May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.