2013–2014 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

BIO 5904 FIELD BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION OF THE GALAPAGOS
ISLANDS (3 credits). Field biology course in the Galapagos Islands. Emphasizes
climate and evolution processes and patterns. Includes both terrestrial and
marine investigations of the unique biota of the islands. A field fee is required.
Prerequisites: BIO 3410.
BIO 5990 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES SEMINAR (0 credits). Presents and discusses
current research by visiting scientists, university faculty and graduate students.
BIO 5991 BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH SEMINAR (1 credit). Presents and discusses
thesis or dissertation research.
BIO 5995 BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH (3-9 credits). Research under the guidance
of a faculty member of the biological sciences in a selected area of biology.
BIO 5997 INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP (3-6 credits). Involves at least 400 hours
of supervised research activities in an approved industrial summer internship
program. (Requirement: Acceptance into an industrial summer internship program
approved through the program coordinator.)
BIO 5998 BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH ROTATION (3 credits). Familiarizes the
student with research carried out in various labs. Covers special problems, techniques
and experimental designs. The student completes two rotations of approximately
seven to eight weeks in different labs.
BIO 5999 THESIS (3-6 credits). Research and preparation for the master’s thesis.
BIO 6899 FINAL SEMESTER DISSERTATION (0-2 credits). Variable registration
for dissertation completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements.
(Requirements: Accepted candidacy and approval by Office of Graduate Programs.)
BIO 6999 DISSERTATION (3-12 credits). Research and preparation for the doctoral
dissertation. (Requirement: Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree.)
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
BME 1045 INTRODUCTION TO BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING (3 credits).
Introduces and overviews biomedical engineering. Provides some historical perspectives
and discusses biomedical applications from electrical, chemical and
mechanical engineering perspectives in both descriptive and quantitative terms.
BME 3081 BIOMECHANICS (3 credits). Studies basic biomechanics concepts.
Includes many aspects of dynamics, introductory kinematics and motion analysis,
and mechanics of materials as applied to the study of the human musculoskeletal
system. Prerequisites: BIO 1020, MAE 2081.
BME 3240 COMPUTATIONAL METHODS FOR BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
(3 credits). Introduces the use of numerical methods for solving problems typically
encountered in biological systems and biomedical engineering. Uses MATLAB ® to
implement the numerical methods covered. Prerequisites: BIO 1010, MTH 2201.
BME 4191 DESIGN METHODOLOGIES AND PRACTICE (1 credit). Focuses on
developing an understanding of the ethical issues facing biomechanical engineers.
Also develops skills in project planning and engineering economics. Presents relevant
design projects and case studies by faculty and local practicing physicians.
Requires development of a project proposal for BME 4292. Prerequisites: BIO 3210,
BME 3081, COM 2223, OCE 3030.
BME 4241 TRANSPORT IN BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS (3 credits). Brings together
fundamental engineering and life science principles to cover key transport concepts
in biomedical engineering. Emphasizes heat, mass and momentum transport
to solve problems related to biological systems. Prerequisites: BIO 1010 or
BIO 1020, OCE 3030.
BME 4251 BIOMEDICAL MEASUREMENTS AND INSTRUMENTATION
(4 credits). Introduces engineering aspects of detection, acquisition, processing
and display of signals from living systems. Covers biomedical sensors, ions and
gases in aqueous solution, force, displacement, blood pressure, blood flow, heart
sounds, respiration and temperature. Includes therapeutic and prosthetic devices,
and medical imaging instrumentation. Prerequisites: BIO 3210, ECE 3222.
BME 4292 BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN 1 (3 credits). Covers
project definition, design and development of potential biomedical products in the
context of the student’s major capstone project. Presents best practices for designing
a marketable medical device. Includes the design process from the clinical
problem definition through prototype and clinical testing to market readiness. (Q)
Prerequisites: BME 4191.
BME 4293 BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN 2 (3 credits). Continues
BME 4292. Covers project definition, design and development of potential biomedical
products in the context of the student’s major capstone project. Presents best
practices for marketable medical device design. Includes the design process from
the clinical problem definition through prototype and clinical testing to market
readiness. (Q) Prerequisites: BME 4292.
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BME 5103 TRANSPORT PROCESSES IN BIOENGINEERING (3 credits).
Studies mass, momentum and heat transfer within the human body, between
the human body and the environment and in the design of devices and systems
involved with transport processes in medical and clinical settings. (Requirement:
Instructor approval.)
BME 5259 MEDICAL IMAGING (3 credits). Presents the interdisciplinary principles
of medical imaging techniques such as diagnostic ultrasound, radiography,
x-ray computer tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Includes
the physical principles, noise modeling and signal processing for each imaging
modality. Prerequisites: MTH 2201, MTH 2401.
BME 5569 BIOMATERIALS AND TISSUE REGENERATION (3 credits).
Introduces the principles of materials science and cell biology underlying the
design of medical implants, artificial organs and matrices for tissue engineering.
(Requirement: Prerequisite course or graduate standing or instructor approval.)
Prerequisites: BIO 4010 or CHE 3260.
BME 5702 BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS IN PHYSIOLOGY (3 credits).
Introduces current health issues in human physiological systems. Includes the
practical application of current biomedical engineering technologies (pacemakers,
defibrillators, ventilators, prosthetic joints, heart valves and others) to monitor,
repair, replace or augment those systems. Prerequisites: BIO 5210.
BME 5710 ORTHOPEDIC BIOMECHANICS (3 credits). Introduces the mechanical
and structural aspects of the human skeletal system. Includes the analysis and
design of orthopedic implants such as hip and knee replacements. Prerequisites:
MAE 3083.
BME 5720 BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION (3 credits). Includes concepts
and techniques of instrumentation in bioengineering. Emphasizes the effects of
instrumentation on the biological system under investigation, transducers and couplers,
data conversion, conditioning and transmission, and experimental problems
in acute and chronic procedures with static and dynamic subjects. Prerequisites:
MTH 2201.
BME 5730 BIOPHOTONICS AND MICROSCOPY (3 credits). Introduces optical
phenomena and the optical properties of biological tissue, basic elements of optics
and optical sources. Emphasizes lasers in the context of biomedical applications.
Also includes engineering principles of various microscopy modalities. Prerequisites:
MTH 2201.
BME 5740 CELLULAR BIOMECHANICS (3 credits). Provides the basic knowledge
of cell biology and the basic knowledge of engineering mechanics. Introduces
the necessity to study cell mechanics, the various aspects of the study of cell
mechanics, and the major results obtained to date in these aspects.
BME 5899 FINAL SEMESTER THESIS (0-2 credits). Variable registration
for thesis completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements.
(Requirements: Accepted petition to graduate and approval by Office of Graduate
Programs.)
BME 5999 THESIS (3-6 credits). Individual work under the direction of a member
of the graduate faculty on a selected topic.
BME 6899 FINAL SEMESTER DISSERTATION (0-2 credits). Variable registration
for dissertation completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements.
(Requirements: Accepted candidacy and approval by Office of Graduate Programs.)
BME 6999 DISSERTATION (3-12 credits). Research and preparation of the doctoral
dissertation.
BUSINESS
BUS 1301 BASIC ECONOMICS (3 credits). Introduces basic macro- and microeconomic
concepts. Includes the economic role of government, business and individuals.
Seeks to acquaint the student with sufficient material to understand major
concepts and terminology used in our economy and the global community. College
of Business majors may only use as Free Elective. (SS)
BUS 1601 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS (3 credits). Introduces
the use of PC applications across the major functional areas of business. Includes
word processing, spreadsheets, database management, presentation software, and
uses of the Internet and World Wide Web. (CL)
BUS 1801 GLOBAL BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES (3 credits). Surveys the functions
and operations of business organizations in a global marketplace. Studies
the structure, operation, financing, relationships and responsibilities of firms in
context of current legal, social, regulatory and environmental issues. Requires critical
thinking, communication, research, and individual and group problem solving.