BME 550 Physiology for Biomedical Engineers

Gross anatomy, physiology, and selected pathophysiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, nervous, renal, and integumentary systems. Emphasizes understanding the integrated body systems through an engineering lens, with discussion of relevant medical devices. Laboratory experiments will be used to demonstrate key physiologic aspects of the human body. Knowledge of biology and basic physiology helpful but not required.