CHEE 340 is a core course in the Biochemical Engineering (CHE2) option and a Chemical Process Engineering (CHE1) Group A technical elective. It builds upon aspects of core chemical engineering principles of thermodynamics, mass transport and fluid mechanics taught in 2nd and 3rd year (CHEE 210, 223, 330), and fundamental cell biology introduced in CHEE 229.
Biomedical Engineering
Personnel
Instructor
| Laurence Yang | Dupuis Hall 304 | laurence.yang@queensu.ca |
Course Description
This course will provide students with a fundamental understanding of cell biology, human physiology and the application of engineering principles (momentum and mass transfer, mechanics, materials) for the solution of medical problems. Topics include: Cell Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Transport Phenomena in the Body, Biomechanics, Materials in Medicine, and Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. (0/12/0/30/0)
Objectives and Outcomes
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the fundamentals necessary to understand and appreciate the issues involved in engineering in the body and to provide a framework for upper level studies in the area.
Specific course learning outcomes include:
| CLO | DESCRIPTION | INDICATOR |
| CLO1 | Describe the organization of cells, proteins and macromolecules into tissues and organs as well as the function of major organ systems within the body, including the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, renal and immune systems. | KB-NatSci KB-Biochem(a) KB-Biochem(b) |
| CLO2 | Analyze and solve problems involving transport phenomena in the body in the context of the design and application of biomedical devices for the treatment of injury and disease. | KB-Biochem(b) PA-Formulate PA-Solve |
| CLO3 | Apply the principles of mechanics to competently analyze gross movement of the human body. | KB-Biochem(b) PA-Formulate PA Solve |
| CLO4 | Apply the principles of materials properties and engineering for the design and application of biomedical devices. | KB-Biochem(b) PA-Formulate PA Solve |
| CLO5 | Apply the principles of cell biology and engineering for the design and application of tissue engineering, bioreactors and regenerative medicine. | KB-Biochem(a) KB-Biochem(b) PA-Formulate PA Solve |
This course assesses the following program indicators:
Knowledge Base (KB)
- KB-NatSci Interpret natural phenomena and relationships through the use of analytical and/or experimental techniques
- KB-BioChem(a) Applies knowledge of cellular processes to engineering problems.
- KB-Biochem(b) Applies foundations of science and engineering to analyze and solve biological, physiological, pharmaceutical, and/or environmental problems or processes.
Problem Analysis (PA)
- PA-Formulate Develop appropriate frameworks for solving complex engineering problems.
- PA-Solve Implement solutions for complex engineering problems.
Relevance to the Program
Course Structure and Activities
3 lecture hours + 1 tutorial hour per week. Please refer to SOLUS for times and locations
EXPECTATIONS FOR LECTURES/TUTORIALS
Lecture slides will be posted in advance in the course learning management system (LMS). The lectures will include material, examples, case studies, and problem solutions not contained in the posted slides. Supplemental problem sets will be posted, with the solutions posted the following week. These are not marked. Students are expected to undertake these problem sets to gain understanding of the course material. Students are expected to bring a copy of the tutorial problem(s) or material (posted in advance) to class.
Resources
Recommended Textbook
- Principles of Biomedical Engineering, SV Madihally, Artech House, 2010. (Available at the Stauffer Library)
Additional Textbooks (Optional)
- Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials In Medicine, 3rd Edition. Ratner, Hoffman, Schoen, Lemons, 2013. (Available as an ebook through the University Library).
- Transport Phenomena in Biological Systems, Second Edition. George A. Truskey, Fan Yuan, and David F. Katz, 2004. (Available at the Engineering & Science Library)
- Principles of anatomy and physiology. Twelfth Edition. Gerard J. Tortora and Bryan H. Derrickson. 2009. (Available at the Bracken Health Science Library)
Other Material
All course lecture slides, tutorials and problem sets will be posted on the CHEE 340 OnQ pages.