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.