Courses Offered at UT Southwestern and UT Arlington
The following courses represent only a portion of the relevant courses available on both campuses. Appropriate sections of the UT Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences catalogue and the UT Arlington catalogue should be consulted. The graduate advisor should be contacted for additional course offerings.
UT Southwestern Courses
5201 Biomedical Engineering
The various topics covered in this course are in multiple formats ranging from lectures by faculty or guest speakers to presentations by participating students. It is required for all students.
5300, 5301, 5302 Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering
Advanced studies in topics related to biomedical engineering, such as principles of animal surgery, instrumentation for the Human Genome Project, and nuclear magnetic resonance instrumentation are offered in this course. This course is given as an organized class or an independent study, as circumstances warrant.
Prerequisite: program approval. Course may be repeated for credit when topics vary.
5306 Biochemistry
Fundamental aspects of human biochemistry are introduced in this class for students in the bioinstrumentation/biosensors, biomechanics, and medical-imaging tracks. Topics include structure and intermediary metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, nucleic acids, vitamins and minerals.
5307 Human Anatomy Lecture
This course offers the lecture portion of a comprehensive study of the structure and function of human body systems and their mechanisms. Emphasis is placed on the major characteristics of each body system and on its function and relationship to other body systems.
5308 Human Anatomy Laboratory
This course offers the dissection laboratory portion of a comprehensive study of the structure and function of human body systems and their mechanisms. This course complements 5307.
5309 Human Physiology
This course offers a comprehensive study of the basic physiological principles dealing with body systems and their interrelationships.
5331 Tissue Mechanics in Orthopaedics
This course describes the biology, the material properties, and the healing characteristics of bone, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. Property testing methods and analytical methods are presented.
5332 Orthopaedic Biomaterials
This course describes the polymer, ceramic, and metallic materials employed in orthopaedic device applications and their limitations. It discusses inflammatory and other tissue responses to their use and the resulting material alterations. Prerequisites: BME 5361 - Biomaterials and Blood Compatibility.
5361 Biomaterials and Blood Compatibility
This course is an introduction to polymer structure and fabrication methods. Blood and tissue interactions with materials and methods to improve biocompatibility of materials are discussed.
5362 Thermoregulation and Bioheat Transfer
This course focuses on the application of engineering analysis to problems in physiological and clinical heat transfer. Hyperthermia (including laser, electromagnetic, and ultrasound heating of tissue), hypothermia (including circulatory arrest and tissue freezing), and other applications are analyzed.
5363 Digital Processing of Medical Images
The instrumentation and techniques for creation of digital medical images (radiographs, scintigrams, ultrasound scans, magnetic resonance scans, and tomographic reconstructions) and their restoration, enhancement, and compression are treated in this course. Other topics of interest, including segmentation, representation, and description, may be discussed.
5370 Introduction to Molecular Engineering
This course describes current developments in molecular structure and organization at synthetic material interfaces and the subsequent influences on cells and, in particular, cell membranes. It is designed to lay the groundwork for an improved understanding of events at the biomaterial-living system interface.
5680 Mammalian Physiology
This course begins with the consideration of the physiology of biological membranes. This is followed by a more comprehensive study of the physiology of blood, skeletal muscle, circulation, respiration, digestion, excretion, water and electrolyte balance, and temperature regulation. Emphasis is placed on the practical aspects of human physiology.
5191, 5291, 5391 Research in Biomedical Engineering (Thesis or Nonthesis)
This course is open to students who are qualified to pursue thesis or nonthesis research or other supervised investigations.
5398, 5698, 5998 M.S. Thesis Research and Defense
5193 M.S. Comprehensive Examination (Nonthesis Option)
This course includes instruction, directed study, and examination of course work leading to the nonthesis M.S. degree in Biomedical Engineering. It is required for all nonthesis M.S. students.
6103 Doctoral Student Seminar in Biomedical Engineering
This course offers advanced topics in biomedical engineering. It is required for doctoral students.
6194 Doctoral Diagnostic Examination (Exam I)
This course offers individual instruction, directed study, consultation, and examination. It is required for all doctoral students.
6195 Doctoral Research Proposal Examination (Exam II)
This course offers individual instruction, directed study, consultation, and examination of the written dissertation research proposal. It is required for all doctoral students.
Prerequisite: Passage of 6194 Doctoral Diagnostic Examination (Exam I)
6395 Industry Internship in Biomedical Engineering
The student works twenty hours per week in a Dallas/Fort Worth-area firm to gain experience in the application of biomedical engineering principles in an industrial setting. Topics may vary. Students are encouraged to take the EIT (engineering certification) exam upon completion of the internship.
Prerequisites: completion of all master's degree course work and approval of the graduate advisor.
6397, 6697, 6997 Doctoral Research in Biomedical Engineering
Approved research projects leading to a doctoral dissertation.
6399, 6699, 6999 Dissertation Preparation and Defense (Exam III)
This course is the defense of the completed doctoral dissertation. Doctoral students must register for this course in the semester of graduation.
Prerequisite: Passage of 6195 Doctoral Research Proposal Examination (Exam II)
5083 Core Course in the Division of Cell and Molecular Biology
Qualified doctoral students following the molecular engineering track are permitted to enroll in the first year common curriculum in the Division of Cell and Molecular Biology. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to modern biology, including three laboratory rotations that offer students the opportunity to become familiar with the laboratory techniques of cell and molecular biology. Biomedical Engineering doctoral students would generally enroll in this course in their second year of study. See the more detailed description of this course under the Division of Cell and Molecular Biology chapter.
5300 Introduction to Joint Biomechanics
An introduction to skeletal joints, such as the hip, knee, and spine, in normal and diseased or compromised conditions, with an emphasis on experimental techniques in biomechanics with clinical correlation. Prerequisites: None. Text: Basic Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System (Nordin & Frankel).
UT Arlington Courses
BE5101 - SEMINAR IN BIOENGINEERING (1 - 0)
University and guest lecturers speak on topics of current interest in the field of bioengineering.
BE5191 - DIRECTED RESEARCH IN BIOENGINEERING (1 - 0)
Student participates in a research project under the individual instruction of a faculty supervisor.
BE5193 - MS COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION (1 - 0)
Individual instruction, directed study, consultation, and comprehensive examination over coursework leading to the Thesis-Substitute Master of Science degree in bioengineering. Graded P/F/R. Required of all Thesis-Substitute MS students.
BE5291 - DIRECTED RESEARCH IN BIOENGINEERING (2 - 0)
Student participates in a research project under the individual instruction of a faculty supervisor.
BE5293 - MASTERS COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION (2 - 0)
Individual instruction, directed study, consultation, and comprehensive examination over coursework leading to the Master of Science degree in bioengineering. Required of all MS students.
BE5300 - SELECTED TOPICS IN BIOENGINEERING (3 - 0)
Material may vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit if different topics are covered for each registration. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
BE5323 - INTRODUCTION TO BIOPHOTONICS (3 - 0)
Introduction to properties of light, light-cell/tissue interactions, optical techniques, and optical instrumentation, in the context of biophotonic medical applications . Topics that will be covered include fundamental properties of optical wave fields, basic properties and characterization of laser sources and detectors used in modern biomedicine, interferometery, linear and nonlinear light-tissue interactions exploited for biomedical imaging and sensing applications, and spectroscopy.
BE5325 - FLUORESCENCE MICROSCOPY (3 - 0)
Introduction to the anatomy of a fluorescence microscope and the physical principles of its operation. Confocal and multi-photon microscopy. Molecular imaging applications based on Forster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET), Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIM), Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS), Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleaching (FRAP) and Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) Microscopy
BE5327 - TISSUE OPTICS (3 - 0)
Introduction to the science and technology behind tissue optical imaging systems and their design requirements for different clinical applications. Diffuse optical tomography, fluorescence tomography, bioluminescence tomography, multi-modality imaging.
BE5329 - NEURAL ENGINEERING (3 - 0)
This course consists of both lecture/discussion and laboratory. Lecture topics include central and peripheral nervous system injury and regeneration, brain/machine interfacing, primary culture of neural cells, neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative disease. Laboratories include embryonic and neonatal rat derived neuronal culturing, immunostaining and quantitative analysis.
BE5331 - POLYMERS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING (3 - 0)
This is a foundation course in polymeric biomaterial design, synthesis, characterization, and processing. The topics include design, surface-engineering, functionalization, characterization, as well as micro- and nano-fabrication of polymeric biomaterials. The biomedical applications of the polymeric biomaterials and their interaction with cell/tissue is discussed.
BE5333 - NANOBIOMATERIALS (3 - 0)
Synthesis, fabrication, characterization, and biomedical applications of nanobiomaterials. Topics include synthetic nanobiomaterials, biological nanobiomaterials (DNA nanomaterials, protein and peptide nanomaterials, etc.), biofunctionalization of nanobiomaterials, use of nanobiomaterials in tissue engineering, drug delivery, gene delivery.
BE5335 - BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS, MECHANICS, & PROCESSES (3 - 0)
Typical functional behavior of various biological materials, flow properties of blood, bioviscoelastic fluids and solids, mass transfer in cardiovascular and pulmonary systems.
BE5337 - TRANSPORT PHENOMENA IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING (3 - 0)
Principles of momentum, mass and heat transfer; description of blood flow, trans-capillary, interstitial, lymphatic fluid transport and pulmonary gas exchange. Applications in the design of blood oxygenator, dialysis devices, and strategies in drug delivery, hyperthermia treatment. Prerequisite: undergraduate courses in CE 2312 Statics/Dynamics, MAE 2314 Fluid Mechanics I or CE 3305 and MAE 3310 Thermodynamics I or CHEM 3321.
BE5340 - FINITE ELEMENT APPLICATIONS IN BIOENGINEERING (3 - 0)
The course describes the fundamental principles of the finite element method and various numerical modeling techniques. Topics include variational and Galerkin formulations, linear and Hermitian elements, accuracy and convergence. Applications in biological systems and to the design of prosthetic devices are emphasized. Topic areas include linear elasticity, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mass transport processes.
BE5344 - BIOINSTRUMENTATION I (3 - 0)
Fundamental principles of bioinstrumentation, including operational amplifiers and instrumentation amplifiers; measurements of biopotentials; signals and noise in biological systems; mechanical transducers; resistive, inductive, capacitive transducers; measurement of temperature, blood pressure and flow; electrical safety.
BE5345 - BIOSENSORS AND APPLICATIONS (3 - 0)
Fundamental principles of biosensors, including electrochemical and fiber-optic sensors. Topics include introduction to fabrication, miniaturization techniques, and discussion of future directions including semiconductor fabrication and nano-fabrication technology.
BE5346 - MEDICAL IMAGING (3 - 0)
This course introduces basic medical imaging modalities, including X-ray Computed Tomography (CT), Nuclear Medicine Imaging (PET and SPECT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and image-guided interventions. Through this course, the students will learn fundamental knowledge on how medical images are obtained and how they can be used for diagnosis, therapy, and surgery.
BE5347 - PRINCIPLES OF FUNTIONAL MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (3 - 0)
This course introduces basic principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and functional MRI (fMRI) for brain functional imaging. After taking this course, the students will gain basic knowledge on how functional brain images are obtained from MRI and fMRI as well as how they can be used for diagnosis, therapy, and surgery. The emphasis in this course is on fMRI . This course will include lecture and some laboratory exercises involving actual fMRI measurement data.
BE5350 - MODELING AND CONTROL OF BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS (3 - 0)
Introduction to fundamental methods of modeling, analysis and control of biological systems. Linear system modeling, state space modeling, stability analysis, basic identification techniques. Examples from cardiopulmonary, visual, and motor control systems. Prerequisite: an undergraduate course in linear systems, control theory, or consent of the instructor.
BE5351 - DIGITAL CONTROL OF BIOMEDICAL SYSTEMS (3 - 0)
Design of control strategies for microprocessor-based medical equipment. Discrete and sampled data systems, Z transform, digital control design methods, stability considerations and closed loop system response. Prerequisite: an undergraduate course in control theory or consent of the instructor.
BE5352 - DIGITAL PROCESSING OF BIOLOGICAL SIGNALS (3 - 0)
Fundamental techniques for extraction of useful information from signals acquired from biological systems. Topics include time and frequency domain analysis, cross correlation, spectrum analysis, and convolution. Design of FIR and IIR filters for processing biological signals are described. Examples include cardiac, respiratory, and biomechanical movements. Prerequisite: an undergraduate engineering course in signals and systems analysis or consent of the instructor.
BE5360 - DESIGN AND APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL ORGANS (3 - 0)
Fundamental principles of fluid mechanics, mass transfer and chemical reaction in engineered biological systems. Simple solutions are developed for the design of artificial ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts, lungs and kidneys.
BE5361 - BIOMATERIALS AND BLOOD COMPATIBILITY (3 - 0)
This course is an introduction to polymer structure and fabrication methods. Blood and tissue interactions with materials, and methods to improve the biocompatibility of materials are discussed.
BE5362 - THERMOREGULATION AND BIOHEAT TRANSFER (3 - 0)
This course focuses on the application of engineering analysis to problems in physiological and clinical heat transfer. Hyperthermia (including laser, electromagnetic, and ultrasound heating of tissue), hypothermia (including circulatory arrest and tissue freezing), and other applications are analyzed.
BE5364 - TISSUE ENGINEERING LECTURE (3 - 0)
Fundamentals of cell/extracellular matrix interactions in terms of cell spreading, migration, proliferation and function. Soft and hard tissue wound healing and nerve regeneration. Polymer scaffolding materials and fabrication methods. Cell-polymer interactions. In vitro and in vivo tissue culture and organ replacement.
BE5365 - TISSUE ENGINEERING LAB (0 - 3)
Each student will be given the opportunity to perform the techniques commonly used in tissue engineering and biomaterial research. These techniques are culture media preparation, cell culture/subculture, degradable scaffold preparation, scaffold modification, histological sections and staining, and cell imaging analyses.
BE5366 - PROCESS CONTROL IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (2 - 3)
Principles and methods of measurement, data acquisition and analysis. Application of control theory in biological systems and in biotechnology processes; control of pressure, flow, temperature, and pH. Prerequisite: an undergraduate course in control theory or consent of the instructor.
BE5370 - BIOMATERIAL - LIVING SYSTEMS INTERACTION (3 - 0)
This course describes current developments in molecular structure and organization at synthetic material interfaces with tissues and the subsequent influences on cells and cell membranes. It is designed to lay the groundwork for an improved understanding of events at the biomaterial-living system interface.
BE5372 - DRUG DELIVERY (3 - 0)
The mathematics of diffusion through various types of biological media is discussed. Diffusion of drug from many of the current delivery devices to either systemic or localized targets is mathematically modeled. Various types of drug delivery devices such as microspheres, nanoparticles, films, foams, and fibers are reviewed. Intracellular delivery and targeting is discussed. Pharmacokinetic drug distribution models are used to describe drug distributions as a function of time. Drug modifications are briefly discussed.
BE5373 - DRUG DELIVERY LAB (3 - 0)
This class will provide the students with hands-on experience for developing drug delivery systems such as microparticles and nanoparticles that deliver pharmaceutical agents to treat various diseases. The emphasis is on understanding the principles of pharmacokinetics and drug delivery systems to improve the clinical efficacy and reduce side effects.
BE5382 - LABORATORY PRINCIPLES (0 - 9)
Introduction to fundamental biomedical engineering laboratory procedures including human studies and animal surgery; includes clinical laboratory projects; data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
BE5390 - RESEARCH PROJECT (3 - 0)
Taken by students enrolled in the non-thesis option for the MS degree. Individual instruction in research and/or instrumentation development and evaluation conducted under supervision of the instructor. A final report required. Graded P/F/R. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
BE5391 - DIRECTED RESEARCH IN BIOENGINEERING (3 - 0)
Student participates in a research project under the individual instruction of a faculty supervisor.
BE5398 - THESIS (3 - 0)
Prerequisite: graduate standing in biomedical engineering.
BE5698 - THESIS (6 - 0)
Graded P/F/R. Prerequisite: graduate standing in biomedical engineering.
BE6103 - PhD SEMINAR IN BIOENGINEERING (1 - 0)
Students will be assigned to participate in the journal clubs and medical grand rounds relevant to their areas of research in Bioengineering. Graded P/F only. Prerequisite: Ph.D. student status.
BE6194 - DOCTORAL DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATION (1 - 0)
Individual instruction, directed study, consultation, and diagnostic examination. Required of all doctoral students in the semester when they take any portion of the diagnostic examination.
BE6195 - DOCTORAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION (1 - 0)
Individual instruction, directed study, consultation, and comprehensive examination on a detailed prospectus of proposed dissertation research as well as an oral examination. Required of all doctoral students in the semester when they take the comprehensive examination. Prerequisite: BE 6194.
BE6197 - RESEARCH IN BIOENGINEERING (1 - 0)
Individually approved research projects leading to a doctoral dissertation in the area of biomedical engineering.
BE6297 - RESEARCH IN BIOENGINEERING (2 - 0)
Individually approved research projects leading to a doctoral dissertation in the area of biomedical engineering.
BE6395 - INTERNSHIP IN BIOENGINEERING (3 - 0)
Students are placed with a bioengineering company or a hospital to gain firsthand industrial or clinical engineering experience. The company or hospital assigns projects, and a faculty member monitors the student's progress. Students register for 3 (BE 6395), 6 (BE 6695), or 9 (BE 6995) credit hours during each semester. Prerequisite: completion of at least 9 graduate credit hours in BE and good standing in the graduate program.
BE6397 - RESEARCH IN BIOENGINEERING (3 - 0)
Individually approved research projects leading to a doctoral dissertation in the area of bioengineering.
BE6399 - DISSERTATION (3 - 0)
Preparation and submission of a doctoral dissertation in an area of bioengineering. Graded R/F only. Prerequisite: admission to candidacy for the Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering.
BE6499 - DISSERTATION (4 - 0)
Preparation and submission of a doctoral dissertation in an area of bioengineering. This course is only to be taken by students preparing a dissertation for submission that is supervised primarily by a University of Texas Southwestern Medical School faculty member and must be taken concurrently with a 5-hour dissertation course at that institution. To satisfy requirement that a P be awarded in a 9-hour dissertation course in their final semester of enrollment, a student must be concurrently enrolled in this course and the 5-hour dissertation course at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and receive a P in both courses at the end of that semester. If a P is not awarded in both classes, the two classes must be repeated until P grades are concurrently awarded.
BE6695 - INTERNSHIP IN BIOENGINEERING (6 - 0)
Students are placed with a bioengineering company or a hospital to gain firsthand industrial or clinical engineering experience. The company or hospital assigns projects, and a faculty member monitors the student's progress. Students register for 3 (BE 6395), 6 (BE 6695), or 9 (BE 6995) credit hours during each semester. Prerequisite: completion of at least 9 graduate credit hours in BE and good standing in the graduate program.
BE6697 - RESEARCH IN BIOENGINEERING (6 - 0)
Individually approved research projects leading to a doctoral dissertation in the area of bioengineering.
BE6699 - DISSERTATION (6 - 0)
Preparation and submission of a doctoral dissertation in an area of bioengineering. Graded R/F only. Prerequisite: admission to candidacy for the Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering.
BE6995 - INTERNSHIP IN BIOENGINEERING (9 - 0)
Students are placed with a bioengineering company or a hospital to gain firsthand industrial or clinical engineering experience. The company or hospital assigns projects, and a faculty member monitors the student's progress. Students register for 3 (BME 6395), 6 (BME 6695), or 9 (BME 6995) credit hours during each semester. Prerequisite: completion of at least 9 graduate credit hours in BE and good standing in the graduate program.
BE6997 - RESEARCH IN BIOENGINEERING (9 - 0)
Individually approved research projects leading to a doctoral dissertation in the area of bioengineering.
BE6999 - DISSERTATION (9 - 0)
Preparation and submission of a doctoral dissertation in an area of bioengineering. Graded P/R/F. Prerequisite: admission to candidacy for the Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering.
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