BMEE 6322 Cardiovascular Biomechanics
This course introduces the bioengineering principles applied to the understanding and modeling of the cardiovascular system. Topics covered include anatomy of the human cardiovascular system; comparative anatomy; allometric scaling principles; cardiovascular molecular and cell biology; overview of continuum mechanics; form and function of blood, blood vessels, and the heart from an engineering perspective; normal, diseased, and engineered replacement tissues and medical devices.
Prerequisite
Graduate standing.
Offered
As scheduled