ECE 6011
Transcript Abbreviation:
BioEM
Course Description:
This course provides an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of bioelectromagnetics for graduate students. Lectures cover the interaction of electromagnetic fields with biological tissues across the frequency spectrum; bioelectromagnetic dosimetry; and various applications of bioelectromagnetics (medical, consumer, and more).
Course Levels:
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: Grad standing in Engineering, Biological Sciences, Mathematical and Physical Sciences; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Become familiar with electromagnetic field interactions with the human body.
Become familiar with bioelectromagnetic dosimetry.
Be exposed to medical and other applications of bioelectromagnetics.
Be competent in identifying and critically reading the state-of-the-art literature.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Concepts: history, electromagnetic fields, properties of biological tissues, examples, definitions | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Bioelectromagnetics at DC and extremely low frequencies | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Bioelectromagnetics at Radio-Frequencies | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Bioelectromagnetics at THz and beyond | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Bioelectromagnetic dosimetry | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Applications: communications, sensing, stimulation, powering, hyperthermia, imaging, wearables, implants | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| In-class discussions on homework assignments | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Final project presentations | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework assignments and in-class discussions | 40% |
| Quizzes | 20% |
| Final Project | 40% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Introduction to Bioelectromagnetics, CRC Press, 3rd Edition | Cynthia Furse, Douglas A. Christensen, Carl H. Durney, and James Nagel | |
| Lecture notes |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| No outcome selected | ||
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Additional Notes or Comments
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