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31 courses with the subject BME, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

BME 101Foundations of Biomedical Engineering1.0

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu

BME 201Biomechanics 11.0

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu
Prerequisite: PHY 120

BME 202Biomechanics 21.0

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu
Prerequisite: BME 201
Corequisite: BME 202L

BME 210Statistical Methods in Biomedical Engineering1.0

Course This course will explore basic principles of probability and statistics, with emphasis on applications of statistical methods in Biomedical Engineering. Topics will include descriptive statistics, probability theory, discrete and continuous random variables, hypothesis testing and analysis of variance. Prerequisite(s): MTH 112 or MTH 113

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu
Prerequisite: MTH 112 or MTH 113

BME 225Electric Circuits1.0

Course Basic electrical circuit concepts and devices such as Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, Thevenin and Norton equivalents, operational amplifiers, analysis methods, capacitors, inductors, ideal transformers, phasors, AC steady state analysis, complex power, frequency response and filters. Cross-Listed: ECE 225 Prerequisite(s): MTH 112 or higher. Corequisite(s): BME 225L Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week.

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu
Prerequisite: MTH 112 or higher.
Corequisite: BME 225L Lecture/

BME 240Circuits and Systems1.0

Course Transient analysis of RLC circuits; modeling of circuits using differential equations; system models and properties; Laplace transforms applied to circuit and system design and analysis; system functions; complex frequency; poles and zeros; stability; frequency response; filter design. Cross-Listed: ECE 240 Prerequisite(s): BME 225 or ECE 225 Corequisite(s): BME-240L CC: WAC Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week.

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu
Prerequisite: BME 225 or ECE 225
Corequisite: BME-240L CQ: WAC Lecture/

BME 241Discrete Systems1.0

Course Discrete signals and systems; classification and properties of systems; difference equations; Z- transform; Fourier series, Fourier transforms, the DFT and FFT; filters and filter design; A/D and D/A converters; applications to audio signal processing. Cross-Listed: ECE 241 Prerequisite(s): BME 240 Corequisite(s): BME 241L CC: WAC Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week.

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu
Prerequisite: BME 240
Corequisite: BME 241L CQ: WAC Lecture/

BME 281Biomedical Engineering Practicum 10.0

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 0
Credits (max): 0
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu
Prerequisite: Permission of the faculty supervisor.

BME 282Biomedical Engineering Practicum 20.0

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 0
Credits (max): 0
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu
Prerequisite: Permission of the faculty supervisor.

BME 283Biomedical Engineering Practicum 31.0

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu
Prerequisite: Permission of the faculty supervisor.

BME 295HBioengineering Individual Project 11

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu

BME 296HBioengineering Individual Project 21

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu

BME 297HBiomed Engineering Honors Individual Project1

Course

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu

BME 311Advanced Biomechanics1.0

Course Advanced biomechanics topics in stress analysis, deflection and stiffness, failure analysis, fracture mechanics, fatigue. Prerequisite(s): BME 201 Corequisite(s): BME 311L Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week.

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu
Prerequisite: BME 201
Corequisite: BME 311L Lecture/

BME 312Biomedical Data Science1

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu
Prerequisite: One of the following: CSC 103 , CSC 104 , CSC 105 , CSC 106 , CSC 107 , or CSC 108 and one of the following: BME 210 , ECO 243 , MER 301 , PSC 220 , PSY 200 , SOC 300 , STA 104 or STA 164 .

BME 331Cell-Tissue-Material Interaction1.0

Course This course studies interactions between living cells, tissues and implant biomaterials, with a focus on molecular and cellular level phenomena in the initiation and generation of tissue and systemic responses. Cross- Listed: BIO 231 Prerequisite(s): BIO 104

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu
Prerequisite: BIO 104

BME 332Molecular Principles of Biomedical Engineering1

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu
Prerequisite: BIO 205 and CHM 101 or CHM 110H , or permission of instructor.

BME 333Drug Delivery1

Course Application of engineering design principles to problems in drug formulation and delivery. Prerequisite(s): BIO 104 , CHM 101 , CHM 110H or permission of instructor. CC: SET, WAC-R

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu
Prerequisite: BIO 104 and CHM 101 or CHM 110H or permission of instructor. CQ: WAC-R

BME 335Polymeric Biomaterials1.0

Course This course focuses on the use of polymeric biomaterials for biomedical applications. Topics include, but are not limited to, basic polymer theory and characterization, the design and functionalization of novel polymers, processing techniques to fabricate polymeric biomaterials (e.g., meshes or hydrogels) with desired micro- and macroscopic properties, the interactions of human cells and tissues with these materials, and the use of synthetic polymers to control the delivery of therapeutic molecules and as scaffolding materials for regenerative medicine applications. The course will also include an ethics module to discuss topical regulatory and/or ethical issues related to the field (e.g., the use of human embryonic stem cells in combination with polymeric scaffolds for regenerative applications). Prerequisite(s): CHM 101

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu
Prerequisite: CHM 101

BME 336Biological Transport1.0

Course Basic principles of mass, heat and fluid transport, including derivation of basic equations and simplification techniques. Applications to physiological systems, pharmacokinetics and artificial organs. Prerequisite(s): CHM 101

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu
Prerequisite: CHM 101

BME 338Mechanobiology1.0

Course This course will focus on the mechanical regulation of biological systems. The topics covered include principles and concepts of mechanobiology; embryogenesis and histogenesis of tissues with a focus on the skeletal system; physical forces at the cellular, tissue, and organ level; mechanical regulation of cellular behavior, tissue growth and organ development. Prerequisite(s): BME 201 or equivalent. Prereq/Corequisite(s): Course is only open to BME majors.

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu
Prerequisite: BME 201 or equivalent. Prereq/
Corequisite: Course is only open to BME majors.

BME 345Orthopaedic Biomechanics1.0

Course This course will examine issues in the field of Orthopaedic Biomechanics. We will explore the current state of knee, dental, spinal, and other orthopaedic implants. We will also look at treatments available for fracture healing. Prerequisite(s): BME 202 or equivalent.

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu
Prerequisite: BME 202 or equivalent.

BME 386Biomedical Instrumentation1.0

Course Introduction to the theory and application of instruments in medicine. Measurements of the major systems in the body are covered. A weekly laboratory provides an opportunity to perform measurements and use biomedical instruments. Cross-Listed: ECE 386 Prerequisite(s): BME 240 , ECE 240 Corequisite(s): BME 386L Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week.

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu
Prerequisite: BME 240 , ECE 240
Corequisite: BME 386L Lecture/

BME 487Medical Imaging Systems1.0

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu
Prerequisite: BME 241 , ECE 241

BME 490Biomedical Engineering Independent Study 10.0

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 0
Credits (max): 0
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu

BME 491Biomedical Engineering Independent Study 20.0

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 0
Credits (max): 0
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu

BME 492Biomedical Engineering Independent Study 30.0

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 0
Credits (max): 0
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu

BME 495Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design 11.0

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 240
Corequisite: BME 311 CQ: WAC, WAC-R

BME 496Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design 21.0

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu
Prerequisite: BME 495 CQ: WS

BME 497Biomedical Engineering Senior Project 11.0

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu

BME 498Biomedical Engineering Senior Project 21.0

Subject: BME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Units
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.union.edu
Prerequisite: BME 497 CQ: WAC

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