BIOENG 1052 - ARTIFICIAL ORGANS 3

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Artificial organs 3 is the third of a three course sequence that explores design, development, and clinical use of artificial organ technology. Each course in the series is stand-alone and, as such, is not a prerequisite for any other course in the series. Students may take one, two, or all three courses. Artificial organs 3 is focused upon artificial kidney and artificial liver. The basic physiology of each system (kidney and liver) is reviewed with emphasis on identifying the bioengineering design requirements for appropriate organ replacement systems. Commercially available systems are analyzed from the point of view (where applicable) of mass transfer efficiency; biomechanic and hemodynamic similarity to the host; and size and efficiency of the device. Students will be required to design an artificial organ consistent with the above-mentioned considerations. Upon completing the course, the student should be able to describe the fundamental engineering principles related to kidney and liver physiology and apply the fundamental principles to design improvements and/or new designs for artificial kidney and artificial liver.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: BIOENG 1220; PLAN: Bioengineering

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