The physical and chemical laws that are applied to sensing, actuating, and control functions in medical devices. Models and designs are discussed in terms of optimum use of fundamental relationships, accommodating fundamental constraints, and meeting medical requirements. Consideration is given to identifying the role of instrument design in the diagnosis of diseases and the therapy to treat those diseases. Fall term odd-numbered years, with the first offering expected in 1999. BMED-4500 Advanced Systems Physiology Applications of control theory and systems techniques to physiology.
Emphasis is on entire systems and their interactions rather than isolated phenomena.
Areas covered include cardiac, respiratory, renal, and gastrointestinal systems. Includes laboratory on the application of engineering techniques in the study of physiological systems. Spring term annually. Areas covered include determination of joint and muscle forces, mechanical properties of biological tissues, and structural analysis of bone-implant systems. Case studies are discussed to illustrate the role of biomechanics in the design of implants.