ENBI 2200 Introduction to Biomechanics (4 Credits)

This course introduces the fundamental principles of engineering solid mechanics, including statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials. The concepts will be applied to solve fundamental problems in biomechanics, including the analysis of human movement and tissue mechanics. Prerequisites: PHYS 1211 and PHYS 1212 and COMP 1451.

ENBI 2400 Introduction to Biomaterials (4 Credits)

Biomaterials is a multidisciplinary field requiring knowledge of biology, chemistry, materials science, mechanics, transport and medicine. In this course we will examine aspects of chemistry, biology, material science and mechanics as they apply to the interaction of a material with a biological system. Our examination of the field will lead to a general understanding of biocompatibility and how to design experiments that assess biocompatibility.PREREQ: ENME 2510 and BIOL 1010.

ENBI 3010 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (4 Credits)

An introduction to biomedical engineering, this course will serve as a survey of the field of study. During the course students will learn to identify a breadth of biomedical engineering problems and also learn about the technical challenges and opportunities that biomedical engineering brings to the life and medical sciences. Topics may include biomechanics, tissue engineering, medical imaging, bioinsturmentation, and medical device design.

ENBI 3150 Bioinstrumentation (4 Credits)

This course introduces the theory and practice of bioinstrumentation. Students study how biomedical devices acquire, condition, and interpret signals from the human body, with emphasis on biopotential, mechanical, and optical measurements. Topics include sensors and transducers, front‑end amplifiers, filtering, digitization, and safety considerations in clinical and research settings. PREREQ: ENEE 2012.

ENBI 3200 Cell Mechanics and Mechanotransduction (4 Credits)

This course explores how mechanical forces regulate cellular behavior, integrating engineering mechanics with molecular and cell biology. Students will examine how cells sense, transmit, and respond to mechanical cues through the cytoskeleton, mechanics of the extracellular matrix, cell-matrix mechanical interactions and mechanosensitive signaling pathways. Topics include cellular viscoelasticity, plasticity, traction force generation, mechanotransduction in health and disease, and emerging technologies for quantifying cell mechanics. Laboratory and computational activities emphasize quantitative data analysis and modeling at the single-cell and multicellular scales. Pre-requisites: ENBI 2200 and ENBI 2400 and BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2121.

ENBI 3300 Biotransport (4 Credits)

This course introduces the fundamental principles of momentum, heat, and mass transport in biological and biomedical systems. Students learn how to formulate and solve biotransport problems at macroscopic, shell-balance, and microscopic scales. Applications include cardiovascular flows, thermal therapies, oxygen transport, tissue engineering, and medical devices. PREREQS: MATH 2070, MATH 2080.

ENBI 3510 Biomechanics (4 Credits)

An introduction to the mechanical behavior of biological tissues and systems. Specific topics covered include analysis of the human musculoskeletal system as sensors, levers, and actuators; joint articulations and their mechanical equivalents; kinematic and kinetic analysis of human motion; introduction to modeling human body segments and active muscle loading for analysis of dynamic activities; mechanical properties of hard and soft tissues; mechanical and biological consideration for repair and replacement of soft and hard tissue and joints; orthopedic implants. Cross listed with ENBI 4510. Prerequisites: ENME 2410, ENME 2520, and ENME 2541.

ENBI 3700 Introduction to Regulatory Affairs (4 Credits)

Biomedical engineers are uniquely involved in many aspects of product development, from the inception of the idea to its delivery in the marketplace. This course will cover one major aspect of that process—the objectives and mechanisms of regulatory systems governing the clinical use of medical devices, including regulatory pathways and device classifications. Students will both analyze and discuss the management of risk, and they will design controls related to cardiovascular, orthopedic, and neurological devices. By the end of the course, students will have a deep understanding of how the regulatory process is involved in every phase of medical device development.

ENBI 3800 Topics in Bioengineering (1-4 Credits)

Special topics in bioengineering as announced. May be taken more than once. Prerequisite: varies with offering.

ENBI 3801 Biomedical Engineering Laboratory (4 Credits)

This course provides a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to experimental methods in biomedical engineering, uniting a diverse range of laboratory experiences across signal processing, biomechanics, biomaterials, and physiological systems. Students will design, conduct, and analyze experiments that integrate engineering theory with biological function, developing technical competence, critical thinking, and data analysis skills essential for modern biomedical research and practice. The course emphasizes advanced learning through experiential problem-solving, including challenges inspired by research and industry applications. Students will strengthen their ability to read scientific literature, analyze real-world data, and compose technical reports and research-style manuscripts, forming an essential foundation for professional and academic success in biomedical engineering. PREREQS: ENBI 2200, ENBI 2400, ENBI 3100, and ENBI 3300.