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ADVANCED MEDICAL IMAGING
Country
IRELAND
Host Institution
Trinity College Dublin
Program(s)
Trinity College Dublin
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Bioengineering
UCEAP Course Number
175
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ADVANCED MEDICAL IMAGING
UCEAP Transcript Title
ADV MEDICAL IMAGING
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description

The course equips students with an understanding of engineering approaches to advanced biomedical imaging. It strongly focuses understanding the physical processes that occur between a particular imaging modality and the biological material being investigated. This course introduces the physical concepts of advanced medical imaging via lectures focused on specific imaging modalities. Lectures cover various imaging techniques to provide an advanced understanding of the physics of the signal and its interaction with biological tissue; image formation or reconstruction; modality-specific issues for image quality; clinical applications; and biological effects and safety. This course uses state-of-the-art emerging imaging modalities in research and engineering approaches to advance such techniques to the clinic.  

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ME5BIO7
Host Institution Course Title
ADVANCED MEDICAL IMAGING
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Engineering

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TISSUE ENGINEERING
Country
IRELAND
Host Institution
Trinity College Dublin
Program(s)
Trinity College Dublin
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Bioengineering
UCEAP Course Number
160
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
TISSUE ENGINEERING
UCEAP Transcript Title
TISSUE ENGINEERING
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description

This course gives an overview of contemporary approaches to tissue and cell engineering, including stem cells, cellular signaling, biomaterial scaffolds, use of bioreactors in tissue engineering, and controlled release strategies. Students explore ethical considerations related to clinical application of tissue and cell engineering technology. Topics include stem cells, embryogenesis, cellular signaling, extracellular matrix as a scaffold, degradable biomaterials for tissue engineering, cell-material interactions, scaffold design and fabrication, controlled drug release in tissue engineering, bioreactors in tissue engineering, production of mesenchymal stem cells, industrial tissue engineering manufacturing, cartilage tissue engineering, bone tissue engineering, cardiovascular tissue engineering, corneal tissue engineering and replacement, tissue engineering of the intervertebral disc (IVD). 

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ME5BIO3
Host Institution Course Title
TISSUE ENGINEERING
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Engineering

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MEDICAL DEVICE DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS
Country
IRELAND
Host Institution
Trinity College Dublin
Program(s)
Trinity College Dublin
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Bioengineering
UCEAP Course Number
148
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
MEDICAL DEVICE DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS
UCEAP Transcript Title
MED DEVICE DESIGN
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description

The course educates students in the area of medical device design. This is a broad course and its focus does not solely revolve around the engineering challenges associated with designing a medical device, lectures focus on many aspects: understanding clinical trial data, understanding the anatomical fundamentals associated with the device area, developing intellectual property strategies, regulation of medical devices, risk analysis, manufacturing techniques and requirements, reimbursement, and case studies of successful and unsuccessful medical device development.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
MEU44B15
Host Institution Course Title
MEDICAL DEVICE DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS
Host Institution Campus
Trinity College Dublin
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department

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BIOMATERIALS
Country
IRELAND
Host Institution
Trinity College Dublin
Program(s)
Trinity College Dublin
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Bioengineering
UCEAP Course Number
137
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
BIOMATERIALS
UCEAP Transcript Title
BIOMATERIALS
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description

This course explores materials used in tissue replacement including metallic, ceramic, and natural/synthetic polymeric materials. Implant applications and design considerations for these materials as well as the associated problems with long term survival are described so that the mechanical, chemical, and physiological interactions between in vivo host environment and the implanted biomaterial can be better understood. Integration of biomaterial structure and function are emphasized throughout the course. Advanced manufacturing and fabrication technologies to generate biomaterials with specialized structural and interfacial properties are introduced. Students obtain a detailed understanding of the composition and properties of the major classes of biomaterial used in medical devices. The required functionality for a range of synthetic implantable biomaterials and how this relates to material choice for specific applications are also covered. Associated failure modes are introduced through a series of real-life case studies. Sterilization techniques, regulatory aspects, and standards with relation to quality and safety are introduced. 

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
MEU44BM6
Host Institution Course Title
BIOMATERIALS
Host Institution Campus
Trinity College Dublin
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Engineering

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ENGINEERING IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
Country
HONG KONG
Host Institution
University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Bioengineering
UCEAP Course Number
113
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ENGINEERING IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
UCEAP Transcript Title
ENGINEERING:BIO&MED
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description

This course examines the essential areas in biomedical engineering, including technologies and applications in life sciences and medicine. The course is broadly divided into 4 areas: biomechanics and biomaterial; cell and tissue engineering; biomedical instrumentations and signals, and medical imaging. The global development and other issues, such as safety, ethics and industry will also be addressed.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
BMED 2206
Host Institution Course Title
ENGINEERING IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
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Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
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SPECIAL STUDY: INTERNSHIP
Country
CHILE
Host Institution
University of Chile
Program(s)
University of Chile
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Women’s & Gender Studies Urban Studies Statistics Spanish Sociology Religious Studies Psychology Political Science Physics Physical Education Physical Activities Philosophy Music Mechanical Engineering Mathematics Materials Science Linguistics Legal Studies Latin American Studies International Studies History Hebrew Health Sciences German Geography French Film & Media Studies European Studies Ethnic Studies Environmental Studies English Engineering Electrical Engineering Education Economics Earth & Space Sciences Dramatic Arts Development Studies Dance Comparative Literature Communication Classics Civil Engineering Chemistry Chemical Engineering Business Administration Biological Sciences Bioengineering Biochemistry Asian Studies Art Studio Art History Architecture Archaeology Anthropology American Studies Agricultural Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
197
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
SPECIAL STUDY: INTERNSHIP
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTERNSHIP
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description

This is a special studies course involving an internship with a corporate, public, governmental, or private organization, arranged with the Study Center Director or Liaison Officer. Specific internships vary each term and are described on a special study project form for each student. A substantial paper or series of reports is required. Units vary depending on the contact hours and method of assessment. The internship may be taken during one or more terms but the units cannot exceed a total of 12.0 for the year.

Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
Host Institution Course Title
SPECIAL STUDY: INTERNSHIP
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Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
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SPECIAL STUDY: RESEARCH
Country
CHILE
Host Institution
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Program(s)
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Women’s & Gender Studies Urban Studies Statistics Spanish South & SE Asian Studies Sociology Religious Studies Psychology Portuguese Political Science Physics Physical Education Physical Activities Philosophy New Zealand Studies Near East Studies Music Mechanical Engineering Mathematics Materials Science Linguistics Legal Studies Latin American Studies Latin Korean Italian International Studies History Hebrew Health Sciences Greek German Geography French Film & Media Studies European Studies Ethnic Studies Environmental Studies English Engineering Economics Earth & Space Sciences Dramatic Arts Development Studies Dance Computer Science Comparative Literature Communication Classics Civil Engineering Chemistry Chemical Engineering Business Administration Biological Sciences Bioengineering Biochemistry Asian Studies Art Studio Art History Architecture Archaeology Anthropology American Studies Agricultural Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
196
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
SPECIAL STUDY: RESEARCH
UCEAP Transcript Title
SP STUDY: RESEARCH
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description

This is an independent research course with research arranged between the student and faculty member. The specific research topics vary each term and are described on a special project form for each student. A substantial paper is required. The number of units varies with the student’s project, contact hours, and method of assessment, as defined on the student’s special study project form.

Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
Host Institution Course Title
SPECIAL STUDY: RESEARCH
Host Institution Campus
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MEDICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Country
UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
Host Institution
Imperial College London
Program(s)
Imperial College London
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Bioengineering
UCEAP Course Number
137
UCEAP Course Suffix
Y
UCEAP Official Title
MEDICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
UCEAP Transcript Title
MEDICAL&BIO SCIENCE
UCEAP Quarter Units
10.00
UCEAP Semester Units
6.70
Course Description

This course introduces the underlying molecular basis of cellular and sub-cellular processes in cells, with special emphasis for engineers. The course introduces students to some of the physiological concepts and systems that are important application areas for technology in the field of bioengineering and develops the practical laboratory skills to use the technologies introduced in the lectures.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
BIOE40010
Host Institution Course Title
MEDICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Host Institution Campus
Kensington
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Bioengineering

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CHEMICAL AND BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING
Country
JAPAN
Host Institution
Tohoku University
Program(s)
Engineering and Science
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Chemical Engineering Bioengineering
UCEAP Course Number
102
UCEAP Course Suffix
A
UCEAP Official Title
CHEMICAL AND BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING
UCEAP Transcript Title
CHEM BIOMOLEC ENGR
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description

The material world is surrounded by a large number of chemical products manufactured with various types of materials including organic, inorganic and their composite materials. Even in the human body, biological materials are constantly being produced with the help of specialized enzymes and biochemical reactions. This coures provides chemistry-oriented topics concerned with the development of functional materials in various areas of engineering.

This course covers basic aspects of chemical production, with special emphasis on environmentally friendly methodologies for the synthesis of fine chemicals and advanced materials.

 

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
N/A
Host Institution Course Title
CHEMICAL AND BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING
Host Institution Campus
Tohoku University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
JYPE

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BIOMECHANICS
Country
UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
Host Institution
Imperial College London
Program(s)
Imperial College London
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Bioengineering
UCEAP Course Number
121
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
BIOMECHANICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
BIOMECHANICS
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description

This course examines kinematics and kinetics of human locomotion, bone, and soft tissue failure, macro- and micro-circulatory mechanics in various organs, and practical approaches to quantifying biomechanics. It describes how mechanics plays a role in basic physiological processes in the human body, as well as employing kinematic and kinetic principles to describe human locomotion. The course explores failure mechanisms of bone, as well as the differences between macro and microcirculatory flows. Students examine mass and fluid transport mechanisms in physiology.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
BIOE60014
Host Institution Course Title
BIOMECHANICS
Host Institution Campus
Imperial College London
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Bioengineering
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