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Bioengineering

BIOE 4100: Physiology for Bioengineering

Designation: ÌýÌý Required
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Description: ÌýÌý Review of general physiological principles followed by a comprehensive study of the human nervous, muscle, circulatory, respiratory, excretory and digestive systems from an engineering perspective.
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Prerequisite: ÌýÌý BIOL 3030; CHEM 1240
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Corequisite: ÌýÌý EECS 2300
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Textbook: ÌýÌý Human PhysiologyÌý
Sherman & LucianoÌý
McGraw-Hill
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Objectives: ÌýÌý To understand the basic principles of human physiologyÌý
To apply biologic and engineering principles to physiologic systemsÌý
To examine the role of physiologic dysfunction in pathologic conditions
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Topics: ÌýÌý IntroductionÌý
Review of biochemistryÌý
Reaction kinetics and enzymesÌý
Metabolic pathwaysÌý
Diffusion, osmosis and mediated transport systemsÌý
Signal transduction pathwaysÌý
Nervous system and electrophysiologyÌý
Muscle structure and physiologyÌý
Cardiovascular systemÌý
Respiratory systemÌý
Renal systemÌý
Digestive systemÌý
Endocrine control of metabolism
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Schedule: ÌýÌý 3 - 50 minute lecture per week
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Contribution: ÌýÌý Engineering topics
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Outcomes: ÌýÌý
(e) ÌýÌý An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(g) ÌýÌý An ability to communicate effectively
(i) ÌýÌý A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) ÌýÌý A knowledge of contemporary issues
(8a) ÌýÌý An understanding of biology and physiology
(8b) ÌýÌý The capability to apply advanced mathematics (including differential equations and statistics), science, and engineering to solve the problems at the interface of engineering and biology
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Prepared by: ÌýÌý Scott Molitor (scott.molitor@utoledo.edu) and Tammy Phares (tamara.phares@utoledo.edu).
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