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FALL QUARTER BME 768 Biomedical Microsystems This course is to examine Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (MEMS) as a tool for detecting signals or performing functions for biomedical research and clinical purposes. Emphases are on the operational principles of microsensors and microactuators, fabrication processes, and the interface of microtransducers with biological subjects. Topics: Introduction Transducer Concept Natural Sensors and Actuators Performance and Characteristics of Sensors and Actuators Materials and Mechanics Microfabrication Mechanical Sensors Inertial Sensors Electrostatic Sensors/Actuators Thermal Sensors Acoustic Sensors Optical Sensors Magnetic Sensors/Actuators Chemical Sensors Sensors and Actuators in Microfluidics Design Tools WINTER QUARTER BME 767 BioMEMS Microfabrication Overview of microfabrication technologies, including silicon microfabrication, polymer microfabrication, and advanced microfabrication topics. Microfabrication processes will also be presented to the students by several case studies, including representative microdevices in different fields. Topics: Cleanroom Practice and Facilities Silicon Microfabrication Polymer microfabrication Incorporation of Biomaterials Advanced microfabrication Techniques Packaging Characterization of BioMEMS Case studies SPRING QUARTER BME 441 Biomechanics Mechanical characterization of biological tissues at the cellular, organ, and system level; exploration of biomechanical factors of physiological and pathological conditions. Topics: Introduction to Biomechanics Cellular Biomechanics Hemodynamics The Circulatory System Ocular Biomechanics The Respiratory System Muscles and Movement Skeletal Biomechanics Terrestrial Locomotion Lab – Bone Mechanics Lab – Ligament Mechanics