Introduction to Biomedical Circuits

4 units

Electricity is central to normal and abnormal biological function, spanning scales from the subcellular to whole systems. Scientists and engineers also use electrical engineering to design and implement interaction with biological tissue, from classical physiological experiments to cutting-edge brain-computer interfaces. This course will begin the study of bioelectrical engineering by introducing simple electrical elements, circuits, amplifiers, and instrumentation. Relevant biological examples and computer modeling will be used throughout. The lab component will provide hands-on laboratory practice with simple electrical elements, circuits, amplifiers, instrumentation, and computer modeling, with a focus on biomedical applications. BME 2200 fulfills the circuits requirement for BME students in place of ESE 2300.