BIOMEDE 5430
Transcript Abbreviation:
FEM in BME
Course Description:
The finite element method for solution of differential equations for modeling biomedical engineering applications (implemented using COMSOL Multiphysics software).
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
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)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: Math 2177 or equiv, and Anatomy 2220 or equiv, and Sr or Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 643.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Use governing differential equations for problems in biomechanics, biotransport, and biofluids, including multi-physics cases, and formulate and find finite element-based solutions
Solve and analyze sets of biomedical engineering problems using the finite element method with COMSOL software for static linear applications, time-varying linear applications, non-linear applications
Complete an independent project, formulating and solving a biomedical engineering problem of interest
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction Finite Element Methods COMSOL software | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Introduction Governing differential equations recast as integral equations | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Thermal Problems in BME | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Diffusion Problems in BME | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Structural Problems in BME | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 9.0 | 0 |
| Fluid Problems in BME | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 9.0 | 0 |
| Student Project Presentations | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Weekly project assignments | 40% |
| Tutorial Project and Presentation | 35% |
| Take Home Exam | 25% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| On-line Manuals | COMSOL |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info: