Current demand in biomedical sciences emphasizes the
understanding of basic mechanisms and problem solving rather than
rigid empiricism and factual recall. Knowledge of the basic laws of
mass and momentum transport as well as model development and
validation, biomedical signal processing, biomechanics, and
capstone design have indispensable roles in the engineering
analysis of physiological processes. To this end, an introductory,
multidisciplinary text is a must to provide the necessary
foundation for beginning biomedical students.
Assuming no more than a passing acquaintance with molecular
biology, physiology, biochemistry, and signal processing,
Biomedical Engineering Principles, Second Edition provides just
such a solid, accessible grounding to this rapidly advancing field.
Acknowledging the vast range of backgrounds and prior education
from which the biomedical field draws, the organization of this
book lends itself to a tailored course specific to the experience
and interests of the student.
Divided into four sections, the book begins with systems
physiology, transport processes, cell physiology, and the
cardiovascular system. Part I covers systems analysis, biological
data, and modeling and simulation in experimental design, applying
concepts of diffusion, and facilitated and active transport. Part
II presents biomedical signal processing, reviewing frequency,
periodic functions, and Fourier series as well as signal
acquisition and processing techniques.
Part III presents the practical applications of biomechanics,
focusing on the mechanical and structural properties of bone,
musculoskeletal, and connective tissue with respect to joint range,
load bearing capacity, and electrical stimulation. The final part
highlights capstone design, discussing design perspectives for
living and nonliving systems, the role of the FDA, and the project
timeline from inception to proof of concept.
Cutting across many disciplines, Biomedical Engineering
Principles, Second Edition offers illustrative examples as well as
problems and discussion questions designed specifically for this
book to provide a readily accessible, widely applicable
introductory text.
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