Health, Engineering Science and Entrepreneurship (HESE) Specialization

3 unit(s)

Kinetics of cellular processes, microbial processes and enzyme reactions including those of immobilized cells and enzymes. Cell culturing. Bioreactor design. Bioprocess development including downstream processing.

Three lectures; first term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above of any Chemical Engineering program or the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) Program; or permission of the Department

3 unit(s)

Applications of chemical engineering principles to biological systems and medical problems including examples from hemodynamics, blood oxygenation, artificial kidney systems, controlled drug release, biosensors and biomaterials.

Three lectures; second term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above in any engineering program or registration in Level IV or above in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) Program; or permission of the Department

3 unit(s)

Generation and transmission of bioelectricity in excitable cells; ionic transport in cellular membranes; propagation of electricity within and between cells; cardiac and neural physiology; measurement of extracellular fields; electrical stimulation of excitable cells.
Three lectures, one tutorial; second term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III Electrical and Biomedical Engineering or level IV or V of the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) Program or level IV of Electrical Engineering

Antirequisite(s): ELECENG 3BB3

4 unit(s)

Fundamentals of robotics and telerobotics; feedback from the environment using sensors and machine vision; application of robotics to medicine and surgery.
Three lectures, one tutorial, one lab every other week; second term

Prerequisite(s): ELECENG 3CL4, 3TP4 or 3TP3; or permission of the department

4 unit(s)

Water/waste water quality/characteristics; physical and chemical unit processes including coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation and filtration for particle removal in water treatment; inactivation of microorganisms in disinfection; advanced treatment, including ion exchange, adsorption, advanced oxidation using radical reactions and membrane filtration.

Three lectures, one lab (3 hours) or one tutorial; one term

Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3L03 or CHEMENG 2D04 or registration in Level IV or above in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) program or permission of the department

3 unit(s)

This course covers the basic principles of light interaction with biological systems and specific biomedical applications of photonics such as optical light microscopy, endoscopic imaging, spectroscopy in clinical diagnosis, flow cytometry, micro-optical sensors, etc.

Three lectures; second term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above in a Faculty of Engineering, or Science, or Health Science Program, or the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) Program.

3 unit(s)

Detailed description of fabrication technologies used in the semiconductor industry; computer modelling of device fabrication; analysis of device performance.
Two classroom-based lectures, one computer cluster-based lecture; first term

Prerequisite(s): ENGPHYS 3F03 or MATLS 3Q03; and registration in the Faculty of Engineering or the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) program.

Project-based integrated learning course using healthcare problems to teach design and engineering content. Topics in ethics and professionalism, health and safety, communication, visualization, computation, and materials introduced.

Three lectures, one lab (three hours), one tutorial (two hours); both terms

Prerequisite(s): Registration in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program
Antirequisite(s): ENGINEER 1C03, 1D04, 1P03, MATLS 1M03

6 unit(s)

The course will explore the concepts of human-centred design, foresight, and systems design as central to discovering and defining health problems. Students will develop capabilities in creative confidence and collaboration through group projects using a design thinking process.

Lecture (three hours); both terms

Prerequisite(s): IBEHS 1P10 A/B and registration in the Health, Engineering Science and Entrepreneurship Specialization of the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program
Antirequisite(s): HTH SCI 4ID3

0 unit(s)

Each year students will complete 1.5 units of this course but final evaluation will occur in Level V. Students will attend and document 6-12 additional learning opportunities each year. This may include health science rounds and seminars in any faculty at any university. It may also include attending national or international meetings in the heath science, business or engineering domains. The content of this process may inform activities in the Health Entrepreneurship courses and learning portfolios will be used for evaluation. To be completed during the 2nd year of study.
One session; both terms

Prerequisite(s): Registration in the Health, Engineering Science and Entrepreneurship Specialization of the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program

3 unit(s)

Linear systems, signals, input-output relations of linear systems; discrete and continuous time systems; transfer functions, Fourier transforms, Laplace transforms; sampling theory; stability.

Three lectures, one tutorial (one hour); first term

Prerequisite(s): MATH 2Z03 and registration in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program
Antirequisite(s): SFWRENG 3MX3, ELEC ENG 3TP3

6 unit(s)

The course will continue to explore the concepts of entrepreneurship beginning with core curriculum integrated from organizational behaviour, leadership, finance and marketing, discovery, validation and design thinking. Students will work in groups on the creation of value from problems in the health and engineering disciplines.

Lecture (three hours); both terms

Prerequisite(s): IBEHS 2E06 A/B and registration in the Health, Engineering Science and Entrepreneurship Specialization of the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program

3 units

A special course of study to be arranged by mutual consent of a supervisor and the student, to carry out experiments, research and/or theoretical investigations. Students may consider this course to advance a project conceived in the Health Solutions Design Projects courses.

One term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) Program and permission of the program.
Antirequisite(s): IBEHS 3I06 A/B

6 units

A special course of study to be arranged by mutual consent of a supervisor and the student, to carry out experiments, research and/or theoretical investigations. Students may consider this course to advance a project conceived in the Health Solutions Design Projects courses.

Two terms

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) Program and permission of the program.
Antirequisite(s): CHEMENG 4Y04 A/B, CIVENG 4Z04, COMPENG 4OH4, COMPENG 4OJ4, COMP ENG 4OK4, ELECENG 4OH4, ELECENG 4OJ4, ELECENG 4OK4, ENGPHYS 3H04 A/B, ENGPHYS 4H04 A/B, IBEHS 3H03, MATLS 4KA3, MATLS 4KB3, MATLS 4K06, MECHENG 4X04 A/B, HTHSCI 3H03, HTHSCI 3H06 A/B, HTHSCI 3BM6 A/B, HTHSCI 4B06 A/B

4 unit(s)

Working in groups, students approach an open-ended design problem, applying design thinking, problem solving skills, systems analysis, simulation and optimization; topics in economic decision-making are introduced; oral and written communication is emphasized in the context of biomedical engineering activities.

Two lectures, one tutorial (two hours); second term

Prerequisite(s): IBEHS 2P03, IBEHS 3A03 and registration in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program

0 unit(s)

Each year students will complete 1.5 units of this course but final evaluation will occur in Level V. Students will attend and document 6-12 additional learning opportunities each year. This may include health science rounds and seminars in any faculty at any university. It may also include attending national or international meetings in the heath science, business or engineering domains. The content of this process may inform activities in the Health Entrepreneurship courses and learning portfolios will be used for evaluation.To be completed during the 3rd year of study.

One session; both terms

Prerequisite(s): IBEHS 2R00

3 unit(s)

Modelling of control systems in the continuous-time domain; model linearization; performance of control systems in time and frequency; stability; control design. Particular emphasis will be given to biomedical applications.

Three lectures, one tutorial (one hour); second term

Prerequisite(s): IBEHS 3A03 and registration in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program
Antirequisite(s): ELECENG 3CL4, MECHENG 4R03

3 unit(s)

An introduction of engineering principals applied to biomechanics problems including cellular biomechanics, hemodynamics, circulatory system, respiratory system, muscles and movement and skeletal biomechanics.

Three lectures, one tutorial (one hour); first term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program
Cross-list(s): MECHENG 4BB3

3 unit(s)

Through this introductory course, students will learn methods of how medical images are formed, and will gain knowledge of the Fourier transform and its applications in medical imaging. Basic understanding of the sources of noise and artifacts in the different modalities will also be attained, along with an understanding of the limits to the achievable resolution. Imaging modalities that will be covered include ultrasound, x-rays, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.

Two lectures, one lab (three hours); second term

Prerequisite(s): IBEHS 3A03 or registration in Level IV of the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program
Antirequisite(s): MEDPHYS 4D03

6 unit(s)

The course will explore the concepts of entrepreneurship beginning with core curriculum integrated from organizational behaviour, leadership, finance and marketing, discovery, validation and design thinking. Students will work in groups on the creation of value from problems in the health and engineering disciplines as these developed from IBEHS 3E06 A/B.

Two lecture hours; one three-hour tutorial; both terms

Prerequisite(s): IBEHS 3E06 A/B and registration in the Health, Engineering Science and Entrepreneurship Specialization of the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program

4 unit(s)

An introduction of engineering principals applied to the design of biomedical instrumentation including: electrodes, mechanical, chemical and other transducers; signal processing and data acquisition; safety; neuromuscular; cardiovascular, biochemical, biomechanical and other clinical instrumentation.

Three lectures; one tutorial: one lab every other week; first second term

Prerequisite(s): IBEHS 3A03, or registration in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS)
Cross-list(s): ELECENG 4BD4

This year-long course provides students an opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge of design thinking by acting as peer coaches to other students enrolled in IBEHS 2E06. Students will have an opportunity to support teams of students through a series of design project milestones. Developing skills and tools for facilitating collaboration, inquiry and a design mindset in others will serve as the focus of an individual and a team project.

PREREQUISITE(S): Registration in Level IV or above in the Health, Engineering Science and Entrepreneurship Specialization of the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program; and permission of the program.

ANTIREQUISITE(S): HTH SCI 4BL3 – Peer Tutoring in Design Thinking

Notes
This course is on Dean's Permission for 2020-21 and does not appear in the Academic Calendar
This course is by permission only

4 unit(s)

Working in teams, students identify a healthcare need, connect with a client, propose and work towards solution, and present a proposal for development and commercialization to a group of stakeholders.

Two lectures, one tutorial (two hours); first term

Prerequisite(s): IBEHS 3P04 and registration in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program

3 unit(s)

Introduction to mathematical and engineering methods for describing and predicting the behaviour of biological systems; including sensory receptors, neuromuscular and biomechanical systems; statistical models of biological function; kinetic models of biological thermodynamics.

Three lectures, one tutorial (one hour); first term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program
Antirequisite(s): ELECENG 4BC3

0 unit(s)

Each year students will complete 1.5 units of this course but final evaluation will occur in Level V. Students will attend and document 6-12 additional learning opportunities each year. This may include health science rounds and seminars in any faculty at any university. It may also include attending national or international meetings in the heath science, business or engineering domains. The content of this process may inform activities in the Health Entrepreneurship courses and learning portfolios will be used for evaluation.To be completed during the 4th year of study.

One session; both terms

Prerequisite(s): IBEHS 3R00

15 unit(s)

This course provides an opportunity for students to integrate and apply learning from the previous four years of the program. Projects and proposals from Health and Entrepreneurship courses will achieve maturity and will be examined by faculty members and members of the business, engineering and health communities outside the university. The final focus will be on quality entrepreneurship with the potential for high impact.

One lecture; both terms

Pre-requisite(s): IBEHS 4E06 A/B and registration in the Health, Engineering Science and Entrepreneurship Specialization of the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program

6 unit(s)

Each year students will complete 1.5 units of this course but final evaluation will occur in Level V. Students will attend and document 6-12 additional learning opportunities each year. This may include health science rounds and seminars in any faculty at any university. It may also include attending national or international meetings in the heath science, business or engineering domains. The content of this process may inform activities in the Health Entrepreneurship courses and learning portfolios will be used for evaluation.To be completed during the 5th year of study.

One lecture; both terms

Prerequisite(s): IBEHS 4R00

3 unit(s)

Introduction to biomaterials. Includes material-tissue interactions, techniques for biomaterials testing, and characterization. Applications of biomaterials and the clinical context of their use will be introduced.

Three lectures; one term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above in Materials Engineering; or Registration in Level IV or above in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program

Offered on an irregular rotation basis.

3 unit(s)

Introduction to experimental and computational biomechanics including biomechanical testing concepts and application of finite element methods in simulations of biomechanical structures/systems.

Three lectures; second term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above of any Mechanical Engineering or Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program or permission of the Department

3 unit(s)

Introduction, microfabrication and micromachining fundamentals, scaling effects, mechanics and transduction at microscale, actuation and sensing methods - Electrostatic, piezoelectric, thermal, electromagnetic, resonant, tunneling and microfluidic techniques. Capacitative sensors, resonators, lab on chip devices, microfluidic devices, micromirrors, assembly techniques for MEMS, microsystem packaging.

Three lectures; second term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above of any Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics or Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program or permission of the Department