Topics covered include an introduction to Mathematica, spreadsheet data manipulation, graphical presentation, medical image processing, and network communications. The first of two sequenced courses intended to introduce quantitative physiology. The second in a sequence intended to introduce quantitative human physiology. This course involves students in learning the principles and applications of anatomy and physiology. Dissection and exploration of preserved animals and cadavers are integral components of the lab.
Computer software is used to explore the three-dimensional aspects of human anatomy.
Physiological instruments will be used to demonstrate the interaction of physiological systems through electrocardiography, Spirometry, pO2 and pCO2, and for body composition analysis. Subject matter will include levels of organization, metabolism, histology, and the integumentary skeletal, muscular, neurological and endocrine systems. Discrete component amplifiers, operational amplifiers, and digital integrated circuits. Applications in the biomedical field including biopotential amplifiers, isolation circuits, active filters, and man-machine interface considerations. Senior standing Techniques and experience in the solution of constrained and open-ended design problems.