Foundational material spanning the four streams of the BMEG undergraduate program. Topics include: sensors and instrumentation; biosignals; physiological modeling; biomechanics; biomaterials; cellular engineering; regenerative medicine; and engineering design in these contexts. [3-0-2*] Prerequisite: APSC 100. Corequisite: BMEG 102.
Introduction to the breadth of laboratory and experimental techniques in biomedical engineering. Hydrogel design, genetic engineering of bacteria, bioinformatics pipeline construction, electrical instrumentation, and bioreactor design. Credit will only be granted for one of BMEG_V 102 and BMEG_V 200. [1-2-0] Prerequisite: One of PHYS 12, PHYS_V 100 Corequisite: BMEG_V 101. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Core concepts of biomedical engineering with a focus on advanced biological concepts that are inherent in biomechanics analysis, biomaterials signals and systems, bioinformatics and cellular bioengineering.Credit will only be granted for one of BMEG_V 102 and BMEG_V 200. Prerequisite: All of APSC_V 101, PHYS_V 159. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Report preparation, business correspondence, and oral presentation in biomedical engineering specific cases and projects. Credit will be granted for only one of BMEG 201 or APSC 201. [3-0-0]. Prerequisite: One of APSC_V 176, ENGL_V 110, ENGL_V 111, ENGL_V 112, ENGL_V 120, ENGL_V 121, WRDS_V 150. Corequisite: BMEG_V 257. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Work, heat and energy; material and energy balances; the first law and second law of thermodynamics; entropy and process reversibility; availability (energy) analysis; Hess's Law; thermodynamic properties of fluids; and applications to biomedical systems. [3-0-2]. Prerequisite: PHYS_V 157. CHEM_V 123 is recommended This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Electromagnetic phenomena in the body; bioinstrumentation; electrostatic and electromagnetic fields, forces, capacitance and inductance; bio-effects of electromagnetic fields; and modelling electrical components of physiological and biomedical systems. [4-0-2*] Prerequisite: One of PHYS_V 118, PHYS_V 158. All of MATH_V 253, MATH_V 256. Corequisite: MATH_V 264. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Integrating the study of two dimensional movement of animals and humans with the study of the manner in which forces on biomechanical structures such as bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles and joints cause motion. Techniques of solid mechanics and two dimensional rigid body dynamics. Students who have received credit for MECH_V 435 cannot also receive credit for BMEG_V 230 or BMEG_V 330. [4-2*-2*]. Prerequisite: Either (a) all of BMEG_V 101, PHYS_V 170 or (b) all of APSC_V 101, BMEG_V 200, PHYS_V 170. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
The structure and function of cells and how they are organized to generate tissues and organ systems [3-3*-0] Prerequisite: One of CHEM 12, CHEM 100. BIOL 12 strongly recommended
Cellular structure and mechanisms of membrane transport, signal transduction, muscle mechanochemistry and neurotransmission. Structure and hierarchical organization up to the level of tissues. Light and electron microscopy. [3-1-0]. Prerequisite: All of BMEG_V 245, MATH_V 256. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Engineering design process for biomedical technologies. Practical skills in engineering design, computer aided design, electronic circuits, programming, and rapid prototyping in the context of biomedical technologies. Introduction to broader ethical and sustainability considerations for biomedical technology design. [2-4-0] Prerequisite: Either (a) all of BMEG_V 101, BMEG_V 102 or (b) all of APSC_V 101, BMEG_V 200, PHYS_V 159. Corequisite: BMEG_V 201. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Lectures or projects on specialized topics in Biomedical Engineering at the 300-level. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Principles behind the methods of bioinformatics. The use of bioinformatics databases and tools for solving problems in genomics, proteomics, structural biology and evolutionary biology. [3-0-2]. Prerequisite: BMEG_V 245 and one of CPEN_V 221, CPEN_V 223. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Modelling, analysis and simulation of dynamic systems; system modelling by state space; linearization; feedback, stability and sensitivity; control system design. Examples from biological systems, assistive systems and biomedical equipment. [3-0-1]. Prerequisite: Either (a) BMEG_V 220 or (b) all of ELEC_V 221, ELEC_V 201, ELEC_V 202. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Fundamental working principles of medical instruments used for measurements of nervous, respiratory and circulatory systems with focus on biopotential signals. Other topics include medical imaging, as well as minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Credit will only be granted for one of BMEG 321, ELEC 371. [2-3-0] Prerequisite: Either (a) MATH_V 256 or (b) all of MATH_V 265, MATH_V 267; and either (a) BMEG_V 220 or (b) one of ELEC_V 211, PHYS_V 301 and one of ELEC_V 201, ELEC_V 204. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Principles and common elements of sports-, orthopaedic-, injury- and cellular length-biomechanics. Improving sports performance and preventing overuse injuries through sports biomechanics, designing orthopaedic implants through orthopaedic biomechanics, preventing injuries through injury biomechanics and identifying and filtering cancerous blood cells through cellular biomechanics. Students who have received credit for MECH_V 435 cannot also receive credit for BMEG_V 230 or BMEG_V 330. [3-0-1]. Prerequisite: BMEG_V 230. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Human anatomy, histology and physiology with examples from biomedical engineering. Anatomical compartmentation and function regulation; homeostatic control systems, sensors and effectors; intercellular communication strategies; and cellular and organ function assessment. [4-0-0]. Prerequisite: All of BMEG_V 245, BMEG_V 250. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Creating innovations in biomedical technologies. Supervised design process for clinical clients, involving the building, testing, and verification of prototypes with potential users. [3*-3*-0]. Prerequisite: BMEG_V 257. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Fluid flow and mass transport analysis within healthy and diseased cells and tissues using mathematics. Drug delivery and tissue engineering. [3-0-2*]. Prerequisite: One of MATH_V 253, MATH_V 217 and either (a) MATH_V 256 or (b) all of MATH_V 255, MATH_V 257. Equivalency: CHBE_V 470 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Biomaterials science/engineering applied to design and synthesis of drug delivery systems. Biomaterial types, synthesis and testing; the use of biomaterials; biological response; biocompatibility and degradation; drug delivery systems; nanocarriers; modification of polymers; liposomes and micelles; nucleic acid, transdermal and oral delivery. [3-0-1]. Prerequisite: All of BMEG_V 250, CHEM_V 123. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Advantages and disadvantages of miniaturization of complex fluid flow processes. Manipulating liquid flow; electrophoretic velocity and mobility; serial dilution; capillary electrophoresis; integrated microfluidic platforms; and blood and the motility of bacteria. [3-0-0] This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Fundamental genetic, molecular, and tissue engineering techniques. Design of experiments and tools related to these essential cellular bioengineering techniques. [1-3-1]. Prerequisite: BMEG_V 245. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Lectures or projects on specialized topics in Biomedical Engineering. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Canadian and USA engineering economics in BME and healthcare systems. Economic equivalence, cost estimation, risk assessment, regulatory frameworks, economic optimization, intangible factors, ethics, sustainability, financial tools, commercialization and regulator regimes. [3-0-0]
Impact of biomedical engineering on health, safety, and political, cultural, economical and environmental implications of biomedical engineering design. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Principles and operation of biomedical equipment for cardiovascular system, respiratory system, renal dialysis, endoscopy, surgery, and imaging. Functional relationships of biomedical equipment to physiology and anatomy of major body systems. Credit will be granted for only one of BMEG 410 or BMEG 510. [3-0-2*]
Physical principles of ultrasound, magnetic resonance, computed tomography, X-ray projection imaging and molecular imaging in medical imaging for diagnostics, therapeutics and interventions. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of BMEG 220, BMEG 250 and one of BMEG 321, ELEC 371. Equivalency: ELEC 471
Linear system theory and Fourier Optics, applications in optics including wave propagation and image quality assessment. Credit will be granted for only one of BMEG_V 421 or BMEG_V 521. Prerequisite: ELEC_V 221. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Advanced multimodal optical imaging concepts, fundamental optics, optical OCT theories, advanced modern OCT technologies, and OCT application in clinical medicine and biomedical engineering. Credit will be granted for only one of BMEG_V 422 or BMEG_V 522. Prerequisite: BMEG_V 421. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Fundamental concepts in clinical information systems, decision support, and mobile health. Application of information engineering to health care, including the management and use of patient health and well-being information. Credit will be granted for only one of BMEG_V 423 or BMEG_V 523. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Principles and best practices in analyzing genomics data. Genome architecture, mappability, repeat elements, ChIP-seq, open chromatin, histone modifications, single cell technologies, genome wide association studies, statistical analyses, computational analysis, data processing. Credit will be granted for only one of BMEG_V 424 or BMEG_V 524. Prerequisite: BMEG_V 310 or equivalent. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Biomedical robotics, mathematical fundamentals of kinematics, dynamics and control of robots by human operators, and applications of biomedical robotics. Prerequisite: All of MATH_V 152, BMEG_V 321, and one of ELEC_V 221, BMEG_V 320. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Core skills in DNA device engineering, molecular biology, mammalian cell culture, and data analysis through a self-led, realworld experimental and scientific reporting journey. Prerequisite: BMEG_V 245. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Application of biomedical engineering principles to immunology. The immune system's role in biomedical challenges, and engineering applications with the immune system. Fundamental and applied lectures, case studies, and a project proposing biomedical solutions to immunology problems. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: BIOC_V 202 and BMEG_V 371, or CHBE_V 381. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Wearable health sensing technologies, computational techniques, and validation for real-world applications. Physiological responses, signal processing, machine learning, and clinical relevance, as well as a study project utilizing wearable sensors in clinical settings. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: All of BMEG_V 310, BMEG_V 321. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Practical training in microfluidic approaches for bioanalytical applications, covering fabrication, flow control, analysis, and experiment design. Includes hands-on lab sessions and studies applications in biomedicine, materials, and chemistry. [1-2-1] Prerequisite: BMEG_V 373. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Ethical, equity, and diversity issues and professionalism in Biomedical Engineering practice and design. Case studies and design projects will be used to expand on the foundation of biomedical engineering design, applying real-world ethical dilemmas including professional, medical, and research ethics. [3-0-0]. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Principles of clinical practice, Canadian healthcare system, medical approach to diagnosis, ethics and regulations for clinical trials, medical technology management, medical device development and standards, biostatistics. Credit will be granted for only one of BMEG_V 257, BMEG_V 456, BMEG_V 556. [3-0-0]. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Capstone design and development of a practical biomedical device or system. Projects provided by local industry and engineering research laboratories. [1-3-1; 1-3-1] Prerequisite: All of BMEG 350, BMEG 357.
Mechanical forces and biomaterials regulating cellular functions critical to tissue development, regeneration and repair. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: All of BMEG 245, BMEG 250, BMEG 350.
Biology and applications of stem cells in regenerative medicine. Modelling human biology and disease in vitro and in vivo. Regulatory and commercialization pathways for regenerative medicine innovations. [3-0-0]. Prerequisite: All of BMEG_V 245, BMEG_V 250, BMEG_V 350. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Research project directed by a faculty member in Biomedical Engineering. Course may include workshops. Credit will be granted for only one of BMEG_V 490A or BMEG_V 490B when the subject matter is of the same nature. Restricted to students with fourth-year standing or higher. Prerequisite: Competitive GPA and permission from instructor. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Engineered materials in medical applications with an emphasis on material properties, functionality, design, and material response in the biological environment. Credit will be granted for only one of MTRL_V 495 or BMEG_V 495. [2-0-2]. Prerequisite: APSC_V 278. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Operation of biomedical and clinical engineering facilities at hospitals. Daily activities of healthcare workers. Patients experience. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Anatomical structures and physiological principles of major body systems. Functional connections to operation of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. Exploration of recent advances. Credit will be granted for only one of BMEG_V 410 or BMEG_V 510. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Linear system theory and Fourier Optics, applications in optics including wave propagation and image quality assessment. Credit will be granted for only one of BMEG_V 421 or BMEG_V 521. ELEC_V 221 recommended. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Advanced multimodal optical imaging concepts, fundamental optics, optical OCT theories, advanced modern OCT technologies, and OCT application in clinical medicine and biomedical engineering. Credit will be granted for only one of BMEG 422 or BMEG 522. BMEG 421 or courses with MATLAB recommended. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Fundamental concepts in clinical information systems, decision support, and mobile health. Application of information engineering to health care, including the management and use of patient health and well-being information. Credit will be granted for only one of BMEG 423 or BMEG 523. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Principles and best practices in analyzing genomics data. Genome architecture, mappability, repeat elements, ChIP-seq, open chromatin, histone modifications, single cell technologies, genome wide association studies, statistical analyses, computational analysis, data processing. Credit will be granted for only one of BMEG 424 or BMEG 524. BMEG 310 or equivalent recommended. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
[3-3*-0]. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Principles of professional engineering practice, the Canadian healthcare system, medical approach to diagnosis, principles and management of common medical devices, ethics and regulations for clinical trials, codes and regulations of medical devices, applications of biomedical engineering. Credit will be granted for only one of BMEG_V 456 or BMEG_V 556. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Formulate and implement a professional skills development plan involving workshops on topics such as writing, presentation, teaching, finance, marketing, equity, ethics. Pass/Fail grading. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Supervised industrial, clinical, or research project for students registered in Biomedical Engineering program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Presentation and discussion of current topics in biomedical engineering research and development. A required course for all graduate students in Biomedical Engineering. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.