Course Listing

3 unit(s)
Staff (cross-listed as ECE 6BC3)

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 thermo-dynamics.

3 unit(s)
Q. Fang (cross-listed as MED PHYS 6I03)

This is a survey course on basic principles of light interaction with biological systems and specific biomedical applications of photonics. In the first quarter of the course, basic principles in optics and biology will be briefly covered while emphasis will be on more advanced topics such as lasers and photo detectors, light-tissue interaction, and photobiology. The remaining part of the course will be focused on specific biomedical applications using photonics technology.

3 unit(s)
T. Hoare (cross-listed as CHEM ENG 6T03)

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.

3 unit(s)
Staff (cross-listed as ECE 6TN3)

Digital image formation and representation; filtering, enhancement and restoration; edge detection; discrete image transforms; encoding and compression; segmentation; recognition and interpretation; 3D imagery; applications.

3 unit(s)
R.H. Pelton (cross-listed as CHEM ENG 6Z03)

The physics and chemistry at the “nano” scale including interactions forces, colloids, surface active systems, wetting, adhesion, and flocculation.

3 unit(s)
An introduction to biomedical engineering. The biological, chemical, electrical, and mechanical principles involves the design and operation of medical devices and bioprocesses. The research themes of the School of Biomedical Engineering are emphasized: biomaterials and tissue engineering; biomedical imaging; biomedical technology (e.g. biophotonics and medical robotics); bioprocessing.

3 unit(s)
H. Sheardown, M. Noseworthy, P. Margetts, T. Hoare, J. West-Mays (cross-listed as CHEM ENG 781)

An introduction to biomedical engineering with a health science focus. The biological and chemical concepts involved in the design and operation of medical devices and biological processes will be discussed. The following research themes will be emphasized: cell biological responses to biomaterials, toxicity / pharmacokinetics, tissue and genetic engineering, gene therapy, biotechnology physiological response to biomaterials.

3 unit(s)
Qiyin Fang, Michael S. Patterson, Joseph E. Hayward, and Thomas Farrell

Prerequisite(s): BIOMED 6I03 / Introduction to Biophotonics

To provide an in-depth understanding of the physics behind a selected number of biophotonics applications in life sciences (e.g. fluorescence lifetime imaging, high content screening, etc.) and clinical applications (diffuse optical tomography, time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy, optical coherent tomography, photoacoustic microscopy, etc.) as well as key tools used these research areas including ImageJ, image processing, and pattern recognition and classification.

Textbook: Tuan Vo-Dinh, “Biomedical Photonics Handbook”

Grading:
Computer simulation and analysis using one of the numerical tools: 40%
Project (analysis project or literature study, with written report and presentation): 60%

3 unit(s)
G. Wohl (cross-listed as MECH ENG 715)

Topics include mechanics of biological tissues, injury/failure mechanisms (particularly musculoskeletal tissues and brain injury), and theory behind methods and devices for prevention of injuries with particular focus on motor vehicle collisions and sport-related injuries.

3 unit(s)
R. Ghosh (cross-listed as CHEM ENG 742)

Overview of bioseparation processes; introduction to membrane technology; principles of microfiltration; microfiltration based bioseparation processes; theory of ultrafiltration; ultrafiltration based bioseparation processes; nanofiltration–theory and applications; bioseparation using membrane adsorbers; dialysis–theory and applications; integrated processes e.g. membrane bioreactors; use of membranes in analytical biotechnology; membrane based drug delivery systems; biomimetic membranes.

3 unit(s)
M. Noseworthy (cross-listed as MED SCI 765)

Functional brain imaging using magnetic resonance techniques (MIR, and in vivo NMR) will be thoroughly discussed. Advantages and disadvantages, relative to other brain imaging modalities (CT, PET, SPECT, NIRS, US) will be discussed where appropriate. This course will provide students with an appropriate, yet complete, understanding of the underlying physics surrounding magnetic resonance and its relevance to neuroscience for the design of functional brain imaging experiments.

3 unit(s)
H. de Bruin (cross-listed as ECE 791)

The course is designed to give the student a more detailed knowledge of engineering applications to sensory and neuromuscular physiology. Topics include models of the myelinated and unmyelinated nerves including applied stimulating electrical fields; electrical fields in tissue resulting from surface and subcutaneous applied stimuli; surface and subcutaneous electrical fields in tissue resulting from single or populations of active nerve or muscle fibers; models of neuromuscular control; acquisition and analysis of kinesiological electromyographic and electroneurographic signals to determine normal and pathological neuromuscular function; magnetic and electrical stimulation of neural structures; Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and Magnetic Stimulation (FMS) in rehabilitation; neuroprostheses and sensory system interfaces.

3 unit(s)
Staff

This course allows students to undertake advanced study in selected topics relevant to their thesis research. The student identifies a topic and studies under the guidance of a faculty member who has the relevant expertise. The pertinent literature is examined critically.