About the course

Objective
To provide a mathematical description and modeling of the behavior of physiological systems significant to biomedical engineers. 

Scope

1. Provide in-depth exposure to "excitable cells" (the cells that are found in human cardiovascular, neural, and muscle systems).

2. Provide an introduction to the mechanisms and principles that are operating in physiological systems.

3. Provide training and practice in the use of mathematics, engineering concepts, and programming to describe physiology.

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Syllabus

Cardiovascular system (CVS)

• CVS structure and function

• Electrical activity in the heart

• Cardiac output

• Pressure-volume loops

• Electrocardiogram

• Mechanical cardiac signals

• 0D model of CVS

Cells, cellular transport, and membrane potentials

Neural system

• Neural transport and Goldman equation

• Action potentials

• Receptor cells and reflex arcs

• Initiating motion

Muscles

• Skeletal muscles

• Smooth muscles

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Course Material

Contact Dr. Taebi for the course material!

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