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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.
Historical development and survey of major areas comprising biomedical engineering: theoretical neurobiology and systems physiology, biomedical instrumentation, artificial organs and prosthetic devices, biomedical computer applications.
- Note: Register for one lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29200D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 43 of 46 | Jesse Yen | GFS101 |    | |
| 29210D | 001 | Discussion | 3:30-4:50pm | Monday | 43 of 46 | Jesse Yen | VKC150 | | |
| 29205D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 36 of 45 | Jean-Michel Maarek | ZHS163 | | |
| 29215D | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-3:20pm | Monday | 36 of 45 | Jean-Michel Maarek | MHP105 | |
Mechanical properties of biological tissues and fluid transport in physiological systems: blood rheology; bi- viscoelastic solids and fluids; gas flow and mixing; prosthesis design.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29225D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Mon, Wed | 24 of 30 | Edward Ebramzadeh | KAP146 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29230D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Monday | 20 of 24 | Jean-Michel Maarek | DRB351 | | |
| 29228D | 001 | Lab | 9:30-12:20pm | Thursday | Canceled | | |||
| 29235D | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 20 of 24 | Jean-Michel Maarek | DRB351 | |
Application of principles of physical chemistry, biochemistry, and materials engineering to biomedical problems, e.g., materials selection and design for implants and tissue replacement.
- Prerequisite: CHEM 322A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29245D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 51 of 51 | Bo Han | KAP160 | |
Applications of parametric and non-parametric tests, analysis of variance, linear regression, time-series analysis, and autoregressive modeling to statistical analysis of biomedical data.
- Prerequisite: BME 210
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29250D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 82 of 120 | David D'Argenio | ZHS159 | |
Basic scientific principles of various biomedical imaging modalities including nuclear magnetic resonance, X-ray computed tomography, single photon and positron emission tomography, ultrasonic imaging and biomagnetism.
- Prerequisite: PHYS 153
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29255D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 16 of 30 | Manbir Singh | GFS223 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29260D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 40 | Ellis Meng | KAP140 | PDF (15303 KB) | |
Engineering principles, biology, technological challenges and state-of-the-art developments in the design of implantable biomimetic microelectronic devices that interface with the nervous system. Recommended preparation: basic biology and electronics
- Prerequisite: EE 202
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29265D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 13 of 15 | Michael Khoo, Tuan Hoang | GFS223 | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29270D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 6 of 25 | Michael Khoo | OFFICE | |
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 | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 4 of 20 | Stan Yamashiro, Tzung Hsiai | OFF CAMPUS | | |
| 29280D | 048 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 26 of 50 | Stan Yamashiro, Tzung Hsiai | OHE100B | |
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 | 10 of 70 | Bartlett Mel | OFF CAMPUS | | |
| 29290D | 048 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 59 of 70 | Bartlett Mel | OHE136 | |
Integration of biomedical science, engineering principles and state-of-the-art technology for the study of selected physiological systems in the laboratory setting. Laboratory. (Duplicates credit in former BME 605abL.) Graded IP to letter.
- Note: First-Year Doctoral Students Only
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29282D | 048 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 21 of 21 | Bartlett Mel | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29295D | 034 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 10 of 10 | Jesse Yen | OFF CAMPUS | | |
| 29300D | 048 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 66 of 70 | Jesse Yen | OHE136 | |
Acquisition, analysis, and display of biological data using digital computers; laboratory applications of digital signal processing and real time analysis. Prerequisite: 513.
- Prerequisite: BME 513
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29302D | 048 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | Canceled | Michael Khoo | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29296D | 048 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Monday | 15 of 25 | Brent Liu | OHE120 | | |
| 29305D | 034 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Monday | 4 of 20 | Brent Liu | OFF CAMPUS | |
Background and foundation covering the design, fabrication and testing of ultrasonic transducers and arrays. Design approaches, modeling tools will be discussed. Design project assigned.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29325D | 048 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MWF | 12 of 25 | K Shung | KAP165 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29310D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 25 | Michael Khoo | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29335D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Michael Khoo | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29330D | 048 | Lecture | 10:00-12:20pm | Friday | 16 of 28 | Gerald Loeb | OHE120 | Word (65024 KB) | |
| 29334D | 034 | Lecture | 10:00-12:20pm | Friday | 9 of 28 | Gerald Loeb | OFF CAMPUS | |
Practical laboratory experiences to illustrate the theoretical basis and applied design principles for medical devices that interact with electrically excitable tissues of the body.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29332D | 048 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-5:20pm | Friday | 13 of 15 | Gerald Loeb | DRB351 | Word (50688 KB) | |
Interdisciplinary topics in biological and artificial low-level visual processing. Retina, lateral geniculate nucleus; computer vision; neurophysiology; retinal prosthesis; molecular biology; retina; phototransduction; edge detection; movement. Open to graduate students only.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (NEUR 524 or NEUR 525 or BME 502 or CSCI 574)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29338D | 048 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 12 of 30 | Eun Lee, Bosco Tjan | HNB100 | |
Research applicable to the doctorate. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29370D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 48 of 65 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29375D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 15 | Michael Khoo | OFFICE | |