BIOENGC213
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Fluid Mechanics of Biological Systems
Course Title
Fluid Mechanics of Biological Systems
Course Description
Fluid mechanical aspects of various physiological systems, the circulatory, respiratory, and renal systems. Motion in large and small blood vessels. Pulsatile and peristaltic flows. Other biofluidmechanical flows: the ear, eye, etc. Instrumentation for fluid measurements in biological systems and for medical diagnosis and applications. Artificial devices for replacement of organs and/or functions, e.g. blood oxygenators, kidney dialysis machines, artificial hearts/circulatory assist devices.
Minimum
3
Maximum
3
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; S/U Option
Instructors
Berger, Liepmann
American Cultures Requirement
No
Reading and Composition Requirement
None of the Reading and Composition Requirement
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Cross-Listed Course(s)
Formats
Lecture
Term
Fall and Spring
Duration (in weeks)
15
Minimum Hours
3
Maximum Hours
3
Outside Work Hours Min
6
Maximum Hours
6