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Biomedical Engineering (BME)

http://bme.usc.edu/
D class assignments for undergraduates available in DRB140; phone (213) 740-7237.
To be enrolled in an off-campus course, you MUST also be enrolled in the Distance Education Network (DEN). For more information, call 740-4488 or go to den.usc.edu. DEN courses are indicated by a location of OFF CAMPUS.

BME 101: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (4.0 units)

Historical development and survey of major areas comprising biomedical engineering: theoretical neurobiology and systems physiology, biomedical instrumentation, artificial organ and prosthetic devices, biomedical computer applications.

Note: Register for one lecture and one discussion

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
29200D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Tue, Thu	19 of 35	Jesse Yen	VKC201
29205D	001	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	37 of 38	Jesse Yen	WPHB28
29201R	001	Lab	12:00-1:50pm	Wednesday	18 of 19		DRB351
29202R	001	Lab	12:00-1:50pm	Monday	18 of 18		DRB351
29203R	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Monday	20 of 21		DRB351

Crosslist BME 308: Computer-Aided Design for Bio-Mechanical Systems (3.0 units)

Concepts of computer-aided design in 2-dimensions and 3-dimensions. Creating advanced parts using extrusions, surfaces, and equation driven sketches. Forming assemblies, and sub-assemblies, for motion analysis

Crosslist: This course is offered by the ITP department but may qualify for major credit in BME. To register, enroll in ITP 308.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
31817D	001	Lecture-Lab	5:00-7:50pm	Thursday	16 of 19	Raymond Kim	KAP267	PDF (458349 KB)

BME 402: Control and Communication in the Nervous System (4.0 units)

An introduction to the structural and functional elements common to nervous systems, with emphasis on cellular dynamics, interneuronal communication, sensory and effector systems.

Prerequisite: (BME 210 and MATH 245) and 1 from (BISC 110 or BISC 220)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
29213R	001	Discussion	10:00-10:50am	Friday	30 of 40		KAP156
29210D	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	46 of 72	Bartlett Mel	THH212
29212R	001	Discussion	11:00-11:50am	Friday	16 of 40		KAP158

BME 403L: Physiological Systems (4.0 units)

A thorough bioengineering treatment of the physiological properties of various mammalian organ systems: e.g., cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and musculoskeletal.

Prerequisite: BISC 220 and MATH 245
Corequisite: EE 202

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
29219D	001	Lecture	8:00-9:20am	Tue, Thu	16 of 40	Stan Yamashiro	GFS207
29220D	001	Lecture	8:00-9:20am	Mon, Wed	31 of 30	Stan Yamashiro	SLH100
29221R	001	Lab	12:30-1:50pm	Tuesday	11 of 21		DRB351
29222R	001	Lab	2:00-3:20pm	Wednesday	14 of 21		DRB351
29223R	001	Lab	3:30-4:50pm	Wednesday	6 of 21		DRB351
29224R	001	Lab	12:30-1:50pm	Thursday	16 of 22		DRB351

BME 404: Biomechanics (3.0 units)

Mechanical properties of biological tissues and fluid transport in physiological systems: blood rheology; bi- viscoelastic solids and fluids; gas flow and mixing; prosthesis design.

Prerequisite: (PHYS 151 and MATH 245 and AME 201)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29225R	001	Lecture	5:00-6:20pm	Mon, Wed	26 of 27	Edward Ebramzadeh	GFS207

BME 405L: Senior Projects: Measurements and Instrumentation (4.0 units)

Application of instrumentation and measurement techniques to biomedical engineering projects involving measurement, replacement or augmentation of biomedical systems.

Prerequisite: (BME 210 and EE 202)
Note: Register for lecture and one lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
29230D	001	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	37 of 41	Jean-Michel Maarek	GFS207
29228D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	20 of 20		DRB351
29235D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Monday	17 of 21		DRB351

BME 406: Introduction to Bioengineering in Medicine (3.0 units)

Bioengineering concepts and technologies applied to cancer diagnosis, drug discovery, immunotherapeutic development, and mechanistic research.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29238R	001	Lecture	3:30-4:50pm	Mon, Wed	7 of 24	Keyue Shen	KAP113	PDF (628457 KB)

BME 413: Bioengineering Signals and Systems (4.0 units)

Introduction to concepts relating to linear signals and systems theory, time and frequency domain analysis, and application of these concepts to problems in Biomedical Engineering.

Prerequisite: PHYS 152

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
29240D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	68 of 70	Brent Liu	SLH100
29242R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Friday	42 of 42	Brent Liu	KAP146
29243R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Friday	26 of 40		KAP146

BME 423: Statistical Methods in Biomedical Engineering (4.0 units)

Applications of parametric and nonparametric tests, analysis of variance, linear regression, time-series analysis, and autoregressive modeling, with biomedical applications to statistical analysis of biomedical data.

Prerequisite: MATH 245

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
29250D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	27 of 33	David D'Argenio	KAP148
29255D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	33 of 33	Brittany Kay	VKC261
29256R	001	Discussion	4:00-5:20pm	Tuesday	27 of 33		THH118
29257R	001	Discussion	12:30-1:50pm	Thursday	33 of 33		WPHB28

BME 425: Basics of Biomedical Imaging (3.0 units)

Engineering, Clinical applications and Modern Physics concepts underlying X-ray Imaging, Computed Tomography (CT), Nuclear Medicine, Positron Emission Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound Imaging.

Prerequisite: PHYS 152

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29251D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	47 of 33	Cristina Zavaleta	RTH105

BME 430: Principles and Applications of Systems Biology (3.0 units)

Computational methods for simulation and analysis of metabolic networks, cellular signaling pathways, and gene regulatory networks. Biochemical kinetics, differential equations, stability analysis, sensitivity analysis.

Prerequisite: MATH 245 and 1 from (BME 210 or CHE 205)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29253R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Mon, Wed	9 of 24	Stacey Finley	KAP167	PDF (501477 KB)

BME 451: Fundamentals of Biomedical Microdevices (3.0 units)

Introduction to biomedical devices with emphasis on microtechnologies and biomedical microelectromechanical systems (bioMEMS). Principles for measurement of small-scale biological phenomena and clinical applications. Recommended preparation: basic biology and electronics

Prerequisite: EE 202

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29260R	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	16 of 17	Kee Scholten	DRB351	PDF (131549 KB)

BME 490x: Directed Research (1.0-8.0 units, max 12)

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29270D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	5 of 25	K Shung	OFFICE

BME 501: Advanced Topics in Biomedical Systems (4.0 units)

Advanced topics in selected biomedical systems: cardiopulmonary, neuromuscular, renal and endocrine. Duplicates credit in BME 503ab.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29275D	034	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	6 of 20	Brittany Kay	DEN@Viterbi
29280D	048	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	29 of 31	Brittany Kay	OHE100C

BME 502: Advanced Studies of the Nervous System (4.0 units)

Advanced topics on the structure and function of the nervous system examined from the viewpoint of computational systems science. Duplicates credit in BME 512.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29285D	034	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	7 of 70	Bartlett Mel	DEN@Viterbi
29290D	048	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	33 of 70	Bartlett Mel	OHE122

BME 504: Neuromuscular Systems (3.0 units)

Introduces the fundamentals of mathematical, Newtonian, and robotic analysis applicable to multi-muscle biomechanical systems. Combines physiology with numerical simulations to understand and predict motor function. Recommended preparation: Matlab programming, fundamentals of mechanics, linear algebra.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29295D	048	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Mon, Wed	Canceled	Francisco Valero-Cuevas

BME 505aL: Laboratory Projects in Biomedical Engineering (4.0 units)

Integration of biomedical science, engineering principles and state-of-the-art technology for the study of selected physiological systems in the laboratory setting. Laboratory.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29282D	048	Lecture-Lab	2:00-4:00pm	Friday	16 of 25	Brent Liu	DRB145A

BME 511: Physiological Control Systems (3.0 units)

Application of control theory to physiological systems; static analysis of closed-loop systems; time-domain analysis of linear control system identification methods; nonlinear control. Recommended preparation: BME 513.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29292D	034	Lecture	3:30-4:50pm	Mon, Wed	6 of 60	Michael Khoo	DEN@Viterbi
29293D	048	Lecture	3:30-4:50pm	Mon, Wed	44 of 70	Michael Khoo	OHE132

BME 513: Signal and Systems Analysis (3.0 units)

Classification; representation; statistical analysis; orthogonal expansions; least-squares estimation; harmonic analysis; Fourier, Laplace, and Z transforms; the linear system; filtering; modeling and simulation; linear control theory.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29287D	048	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	19 of 60	Patjanaporn Chalacheva	LVL17

BME 527: Integration of Medical Imaging Systems (3.0 units)

Medical imaging quality, compression, data standards, workflow analysis and protocols, broadband networks, image security, fault tolerance, picture archive communication system (PACS), image database and backup.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29305D	034	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Friday	4 of 20	Brent Liu	DEN@Viterbi
29310D	048	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Friday	11 of 28	Brent Liu	OHE100B

BME 533: Seminar in Bioengineering (1.0 units, max 3)

Graded CR/NC.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29315D	034	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Monday	11 of 11	Qifa Zhou	DEN@Viterbi
29320D	048	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Monday	28 of 100	Qifa Zhou	OHE122

BME 559: Nanomedicine and Drug Delivery (3.0 units)

Drug delivery and nanoengineered materials; cutting-edge nanoparticle-based therapy; imaging and tissue engineering; Nanotoxicology and regulatory landscape.

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Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29279D	048	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	6 of 15	Eun Ji Chung	GFS218

BME 566a: Topics in Health, Technology and Engineering (2.0 units)

Interdisciplinary approach to impart the skills, knowledge and familiarity with stages of collaborative projects related to medical device and methods innovation in healthcare settings. Open only to Health, Technology and Engineering majors.

Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): HTE

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29273D	048	Lecture	5:00-6:50pm	Monday	25 of 28	George Tolomiczenko, Terence Sanger	DRB145A

BME 566c: Topics in Health, Technology and Engineering (2.0 units)

Interdisciplinary approach to impart the skills, knowledge and familiarity with stages of collaborative projects related to medical device and methods innovation in healthcare settings.

Prerequisite: BME 566b
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): HTE
Concurrent enrollment: BME 567A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29276D	048	Lecture	5:00-7:30pm	Tue, Thu	12 of 25	George Tolomiczenko, Terence Sanger	GFS222

Concurrent Course
BME 567a: Case Studies in Health, Technology and Engineering (1.0 unit)

Learning from cases illustrating paths from healthcare problems to solutions. Faculty, students and invited guests will provide examples of both successful and unsuccessful innovation attempts. Open only to Health, Technology and Engineering students. Concurrent enrollment: BME 566c.

Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): HTE

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29277D	048	Lecture	TBA	TBA	12 of 25	George Tolomiczenko, Terence Sanger	OFFICE

BME 567a: Case Studies in Health, Technology and Engineering (1.0 unit)

Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): HTE
Concurrent enrollment: BME 566C

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29277D	048	Lecture	TBA	TBA	12 of 25	George Tolomiczenko, Terence Sanger	OFFICE

Concurrent Course
BME 566c: Topics in Health, Technology and Engineering (2.0 units)

Interdisciplinary approach to impart the skills, knowledge and familiarity with stages of collaborative projects related to medical device and methods innovation in healthcare settings.

Prerequisite: BME 566b
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): HTE

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29276D	048	Lecture	5:00-7:30pm	Tue, Thu	12 of 25	George Tolomiczenko, Terence Sanger	GFS222

BME 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29330D	048	1.0-8.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	13 of 28	K Shung	OFFICE

BME 594a: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29335D	048	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15		OFFICE

BME 594b: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC

Prerequisite: BME 594a

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29340D	048	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15		OFFICE

BME 594z: Master's Thesis (0.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC

Prerequisite: BME 594b

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29345D	048	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15		OFFICE

BME 599: Special Topics (2.0-4.0 units, max 9)

Current trends and developments in the field of biomedical engineering.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Nonlinear Modeling of Neural System Dynamics
29346D	048	3.0	Lecture	2:00-4:30pm	Wednesday	Canceled	Vasilis Marmarelis

BME 620L: Applied Electrophysiology (4.0 units)

The theoretical basis and applied design principles for medical devices and instrumentation that interact with electrically excitable tissues of the body.

Prerequisite: BME 502

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29350D	048	Lecture	10:00-12:20pm	Friday	15 of 27	Jerry Loeb	DRB351
29355R	048	Lab	2:00-5:20pm	Friday	15 of 27	Jerry Loeb	DRB351

BME 790: Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research applicable to the doctorate. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29370D	048	Lecture	TBA	TBA	54 of 80	K Shung	OFFICE
29371D	048	Lecture	TBA	TBA	4 of 15	K Shung	OFFICE

BME 794a: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29375D	048	Lecture	TBA	TBA	2 of 15		OFFICE

BME 794b: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Prerequisite: BME 794a
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29380D	048	Lecture	TBA	TBA	7 of 15		OFFICE

BME 794c: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Prerequisite: BME 794b
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29385D	048	Lecture	TBA	TBA	12 of 15		OFFICE

BME 794d: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Prerequisite: BME 794c
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29390D	048	Lecture	TBA	TBA	3 of 15		OFFICE

BME 794z: Doctoral Dissertation (0.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Prerequisite: BME 794d
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29399D	048	Lecture	TBA	TBA	5 of 15		OFFICE

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