FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of Biological Engineering. Knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics is critical for students to solve biological engineering problems. Students will learn about energy, entropy and enthalpy in their various forms in a biological setting. Students will also learn basic fluid statics and dynamics. These topics will be applied in assignments, exams and in the laboratory to solve biomedical and biochemical engineering problems. Case studies are presented to allow student to put together their knowledge gained in these topics to solve problems pertaining to human organ systems like heart, lungs and kidneys. Prerequisites: CHEM1100 ; (4 credits) fall