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Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University 1 biomedical engineering. The program offers a unique means for U.S. and WALLACE H. COULTER Chinese students who want to learn and work in a global economy and in DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL global health settings. Minor ENGINEERING AT GEORGIA • Minor in Biomedical Engineering TECH AND EMORY Bachelor's Degree UNIVERSITY • Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering Established in 1997 Master's Degree • Master of Biomedical Innovation and Development Biomedical engineering is a highly interdisciplinary field integrating • Master of Science in Robotics engineering and the life sciences to support the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. The role of the biomedical engineer is to • Master of Biomedical Engineering (MS BMED) Program provide answers to problems arising from the study of living systems by employing the methodology and principles of engineering. Biomedical Doctoral Degree engineers often serve as integrators in multidisciplinary teams of • Doctor of Philosophy with a Major in Bioengineering engineers, scientists, and healthcare professionals in the medical device • Doctor of Philosophy with a Major in Bioinformatics and biotechnology industries as well as government regulatory agencies. • Doctor of Philosophy with a Major in Biomedical Engineering Our program challenges students with practical, hands-on problem- solving and design experiences throughout the curriculum. Graduates of • Doctor of Philosophy with a Major in Computational Science and our program have obtained the strong foundation necessary to address Engineering the complex healthcare challenges of the twenty-first century. • Doctor of Philosophy with a Major in Machine Learning • Doctor of Philosophy with a Major in Robotics The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at • M.D./Ph.D. Program Georgia Tech and Emory University (the Coulter Department) is a unique partnership between a public institution and a private university—Georgia BMED 1000. Introduction to Biomedical Engineering. 1 Credit Hour. Tech's College of Engineering and Emory's School of Medicine. The An introduction to the field of biomedical engineering, with an emphasis formation of the Department in 1997 was the culmination of collaborative on career preparation. efforts in the field of biomedical engineering that dates back to the 1980s. In 2000, the Department assumed the name of Wallace H. Coulter, BMED 1300. Problems in Biomedical Engineering I. 3 Credit Hours. who was recognized as one of the most influential engineers in the Biomedical engineering problems from industrial and clinical applications twentieth century through his entrepreneurial efforts in shaping the fields are addressed and solved in small groups using problem-based learning of automated cell analysis and hematology. methodologies. BMED 1750. Introduction to Bioengineering. 3 Credit Hours. Research in the Coulter Department encompasses long-range An introduction to the field of bioengineering, including the application of fundamental research and direct clinical applications through engineering principles and methods to problems in biology and medicine, translational research. The department has identified nine thrust areas in the integration of engineering with biology, and the emerging industrial which to focus research and educational programs: opportunities. Crosslisted with AE, CHE, ECE, ME, and MSE 1750. • biomaterials and regenerative medicine, BMED 1801. Special Topics. 1 Credit Hour. • biomedical imaging and instrumentation, Courses in special topics of current interest not included in the regular course offerings. • biomedical informatics and systems modeling, • biomedical robotics, BMED 1802. Special Topics. 2 Credit Hours. Courses in special topics of current interest not included in the regular • cancer technologies, course offerings. • cardiovascular engineering, BMED 1803. Special Topics. 3 Credit Hours. • engineering education, Courses in special topics of current interest not included in the regular • immunoengineering, and course offerings. • neuroengineering. BMED 1804. Special Topics. 4 Credit Hours. Research initiatives in these areas are resulting in major breakthroughs in Courses in special topics of current interest not included in the regular medicine, basic science, and applied technology. course offerings. BMED 1805. Special Topics. 5 Credit Hours. The Coulter Department offers both undergraduate and graduate Courses in special topics of current interest not included in the regular degree programs that attract outstanding students who wish to have course offerings. an education that prepares them to be the leaders in this field in the twenty-first century. Additionally, to meet the needs of a rapidly changing BMED 1811. Special Topics. 1 Credit Hour. society and global economy, the Coulter Department has forged a new Courses in special topics of current interest not included in the regular partnership with Peking University to offer a joint doctoral degree in course offerings. Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University 1 2 Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University BMED 1812. Special Topics. 2 Credit Hours. BMED 2811. Special Topics. 1 Credit Hour. Courses in special topics of current interest not included in the regular Courses in special topics of current interest not included in the regular course offerings. course offerings. BMED 1813. Special Topics. 3 Credit Hours. BMED 2812. Special Topics. 2 Credit Hours. Courses in special topics of current interest not included in the regular Courses in special topics of current interest not included in the regular course offerings. course offerings. BMED 1814. Special Topics. 4 Credit Hours. BMED 2813. Special Topics. 3 Credit Hours. Courses in special topics of current interest not included in the regular Courses in special topics of current interest not included in the regular course offerings. course offerings. BMED 1815. Special Topics. 5 Credit Hours. BMED 2814. Special Topics. 4 Credit Hours. Courses in special topics of current interest not included in the regular Courses in special topics of current interest not included in the regular course offerings. course offerings. BMED 1XXX. Bioengineering Elective. 1-21 Credit Hours. BMED 2815. Special Topics. 5 Credit Hours. BMED 2110. Conservation Principles in Biomedical Engineering. 3 Credit Courses in special topics of current interest not included in the regular Hours. course offerings. A study of material and energy balances applied to problems in BMED 2XXX. Bioengineering Elective. 1-21 Credit Hours. biomedical engineering. BMED 3100. Systems Physiology. 3 Credit Hours. BMED 2250. Problems in Biomedical Engineering. 3 Credit Hours. An introduction to human physiology emphasizing biomedical Biomedical engineering problems from industrial and clinical applications engineering aproaches to the understanding of basic organ function, are addressed and solved in small groups using problem-based learning disease states, and medical intervention. methodologies. Credit will not be awarded for both BMED 2250 and BMED 3101. Introduction to Biomedical Data Science and Engineering. 3 BMED 1300. Credit Hours. BMED 2300. Problems in Biomedical Engineering II. 3 Credit Hours. Practical/hands-on experience in performing biomedical-related data Biomedical engineering problems from industrial and clinical applications processing/computation/analysis with a variety of computer tools, are addressed and solved in small groups using problem-based learning platforms, and applications. methods. BMED 3110. Quantitative Engineering Physiology Laboratory I. 2 Credit BMED 2310. Intro to Biomedical Engineering Design. 3 Credit Hours. Hours. In small teams students will apply problem-based learning and human A hands-on lab providing an active learning team environment to centered design to reverse engineer, analyze, and redesign medical reinforce selected engineering principles of physiology, emphasizing a devices. Credit will not be awareded for both BMED 2310 and BMED 2300. quantitative model-oriented approach to physiological systems. BMED 2400. Introduction to Bioengineering Statistics. 3 Credit Hours. BMED 3300. Biotransport. 4 Credit Hours. Introduction to statistical modeling and data analysis in bioscientific Fundamental principles of fluid, heat, and mass transfer with particular and bioengineering applications. Topics include estimation, testing, emphasis on physiological and biomedical systems. regression, and experimental design. BMED 3310. Biotransport. 3 Credit Hours. BMED 2698. Undergraduate Research Assistantship. 1-12 Credit Hours. Fundamental principles of fluid, heat, and mass transfer with particular Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty emphasis on physiological and biomedical systems. Credit will not be member. awarded for both BMED 3310 and BMED 3300. BMED 2699. Undergraduate Research. 1-12 Credit Hours. BMED 3400. Introduction to Biomechanics. 4 Credit Hours. Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty An introduction to the basic concepts and methods in biomechanics, member. including statistics and the mechanics of biomaterials. The biomedical BMED 2801. Special Topics. 1 Credit Hour. applications of mechanics will be illustrated. Courses in special topics of current interest not included in the regular BMED 3410. Introduction to Biomechanics.