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Biomedical Engineering (BME)
- http://bme.usc.edu/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in DRB; 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.
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29203D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 30 of 31 | Jesse Yen | RTH105 |  | |
| 29206D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 22 of 23 | Jesse Yen | KAP137 | | |
| 29207R | 001 | Lab | 3:30-5:20pm | Wednesday | 18 of 19 | DRB351 | | ||
| 29208R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Wednesday | 21 of 21 | KAP164 | | ||
| 29209R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 13 of 18 | KAP164 | |
Examination of the technical and practical challenges involved in the development of medical devices, including neural implants, in industry and the clinical setting. Recommended preparation: BME 101.
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| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29202D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 19 of 24 | Stan Yamashiro | THH121 |  |
Computational methods for simulation of circulatory, respiratory, pharmacokinetic, and neural models. Quadrature, differential equations, systems of linear equations, simulation languages, experimental statistics.
- Corequisite: MATH 245
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29200D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 38 of 38 | David D'Argenio | KAP158 | PDF (203094 KB) | |
| 29201D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 33 of 35 | Darryl Hwang | KAP147 | PDF (203094 KB) | |
| 29211R | 001 | Discussion | 12:30-1:50pm | Tuesday | 39 of 40 | MHPB7B | | ||
| 29212D | 001 | Discussion | 9:30-10:50am | Thursday | 32 of 36 | THH106 | |
Electronic design and measurements for medical applications. Use of integrated circuits, biopotential measurements, static and dynamic calibration of physiological transducers.
- Prerequisite: EE 202
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29205D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 28 of 48 | Jean-Michel Maarek | VPD116 | | |
| 29210R | 001 | Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 11 of 15 | DRB351 | | ||
| 29220R | 001 | Lab | 12:30-3:20pm | Wednesday | 17 of 18 | DRB351 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31843D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 29 | Raymond Kim | KAP267 | PDF (707976 KB) | |
A thorough bioengineering treatment of the physiological properties of various mammalian organ systems: e.g., cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and musculoskeletal.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29228D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20am | Mon, Wed | 37 of 48 | Stan Yamashiro | CPA152 | | |
| 29229R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-12:20pm | Tuesday | 16 of 24 | DRB351 | | ||
| 29230R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:20pm | Thursday | 21 of 25 | KDC235 | |
Application of instrumentation and measurement techniques to biomedical engineering projects involving measurement, replacement or augmentation of biomedical systems.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29231D | 001 | Lecture | 1:30-2:50pm | Tue, Thu | 36 of 36 | Jean-Michel Maarek | WPHB30 | | |
| 29236R | 001 | Lab | 3:30-6:20pm | Tuesday | 20 of 20 | DRB351 | | ||
| 29241R | 001 | Lab | 3:30-6:20pm | Thursday | 16 of 18 | DRB351 | |
In-depth survey of the cells, materials, and techniques used to engineer human tissues for applications in regenerative medicine and drug screening.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29245D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 36 of 36 | Megan McCain | CPA203 | PDF (324052 KB) | |
| 29239R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | BHEB8 | | ||
| 29242R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 12 of 12 | BHEB8 | | ||
| 29243R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | BHEB8 | |
Biomedical engineering and technology applied to oral health professions. Dental biomaterials, CAD-CAM, digital dental technology and tissue engineering applications to craniofacial diseases, disorders, and enhancements. Recommended preparation: junior standing.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the DENT department but may qualify for major credit in BME. To register, enroll in DENT 412.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22932R | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 35 | Reyes Enciso | TBA | Word (166400 KB) | |
An introduction to the process of medical product development with emphasis on the regulations that govern the design, fabrication and maintenance of medical products.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29252D | 094 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 53 of 68 | Jerry Loeb | THH208 | PDF (255448 KB) | |
An introduction to medical product development and the regulations that govern their design, fabrication and maintenance; practical applications to a proposed product.
- Prerequisite: BME 405
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29255D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | Canceled | Jerry Loeb | PDF (268912 KB) | | |
| 29254R | 001 | Lab | 3:30-6:20pm | Wednesday | Canceled | |
Engineering principles in design, modeling, and analysis of biomedical innovations will be presented to develop creative solutions for real-world medical problems or treatment implementation.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29265R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Wednesday | Canceled | Tuan Hoang | |
Drug delivery and use of nanoengineered materials, including cutting-edge nanoparticle-based therapy, imaging, and tissue engineering. Nanoparticle synthesis and characterization methods are introduced through labs.
- Prerequisite: CHEM 322A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29258D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 15 of 16 | Eun Ji Chung | GFS201 | PDF (324512 KB) | |
| 29257R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 4 of 8 | BHEB8 | | ||
| 29259D | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 11 | BHEB8 | |
Theoretical, quantitative, and experimental methods for understanding and engineering cellular systems for biotechnological applications.
- Prerequisite: CHE 330 and BISC 320
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the CHE department but may qualify for major credit in BME. To register, enroll in CHE 489.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29442D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 16 of 35 | Marlon Thomas | KAP145 | Word (75242 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29260D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 8 of 30 | Michael Khoo | OFFICE | |
Current trends and developments in the field of biomedical engineering.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Biosensors and Diagnostics Devices for Healthcare Applications | ||||||||||
| 29268D | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 16 of 15 | Maral Mousavi | VHE206 | PDF (291026 KB) | |
| Capstone Project Laboratory | ||||||||||
| 29272D | 001 | 1.0 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 8 of 12 | Jean-Michel Maarek | DRB351 | | |
| Viral Immunology and Gene Therapy | ||||||||||
| 29273R | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 18 | Jennifer Treweek | GFS114 | PDF (1066457 MB) | |
Integration of biomedical science, engineering principles and state-of-the-art technology for the study of selected physiological systems in the laboratory setting. Laboratory.
- Prerequisite: BME 505a
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29275D | 048 | Lecture-Lab | 11:00-1:00pm | Friday | 15 of 28 | Brent Liu | OFFICE | |
Introduction to micro-/nano-technologies, microscopy, single-cell techniques, materials, surface chemistry, pathology, cancer, immunology, cell therapy and grant writing in biomedical research.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29249D | 048 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 13 of 20 | Keyue Shen | MRF206 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29286D | 034 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 11 of 20 | Vasilis Marmarelis | DEN@Viterbi | | |
| 29290D | 048 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 34 of 72 | Vasilis Marmarelis | RTH115 | |
Advanced scientific and engineering principles of biomedical imaging including magnetic resonance, X-ray computed tomography, ultrasound and single photon and positron emission tomography.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29295D | 034 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Tue, Thu | 5 of 20 | Brent Liu | DEN@Viterbi | | |
| 29300D | 048 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 30 | Brent Liu | OHE120 | |
Picture archive communication system (PACS) design and implementation; clinical PACS-based imaging informatics; telemedicine/teleradiology; image content indexing, image data mining; grid computing in large-scale imaging informatics; image-assisted diagnosis, surgery and therapy.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29305D | 034 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 9 of 10 | Brent Liu | DEN@Viterbi | | |
| 29310D | 048 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 26 of 30 | Brent Liu | OHE100C | |
All aspects of ultrasonic imaging including ultrasound and tissue interaction, ultrasonic transducers, instrumentation, imaging methods, clinical applications, bioeffects, safety, and recent developments in the field.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29338D | 048 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 25 | Qifa Zhou | KAP159 | |
Advanced studies of the basic neuroscience, engineering design requirements and technological issues associated with implantable neural prostheses, with paticular emphasis on retinal and cortical function.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29340D | 048 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 22 of 32 | Ted Berger, Jeanmarie Bouteiller | SGM226 | |
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 | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29355D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 20 | Michael Khoo | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29360D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 6 | Michael Khoo | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC
- Prerequisite: BME 594a
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29365D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Michael Khoo | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC
- Prerequisite: BME 594b
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29370D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Michael Khoo | OFFICE | |
Current trends and developments in the field of biomedical engineering.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principles of Virology and Viral Vector Engineering | ||||||||||
| 29342R | 048 | 4.0 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Jennifer Treweek | | ||
Design of biomedical instrumentation and diagnostic devices (aspects such as mechanics, electronic architecture and chemical and biological components) used to measure physiological parameters
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29375D | 034 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Maral Mousavi | | ||
| 29380D | 048 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Maral Mousavi | |
Research applicable to the doctorate. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29385D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 51 of 60 | Michael Khoo | OFFICE | | |
| 29386D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 8 of 15 | Michael Khoo | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29390D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 15 | Michael Khoo | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29392D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | Michael Khoo | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29394D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 11 of 12 | Michael Khoo | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29396D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 15 | Michael Khoo | OFFICE | |
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 | 7 of 20 | Michael Khoo | OFFICE | |