BME 355Physiological Systems Modelling
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Engineering
- Subject
- Biomedical Engineering
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Introduction to systems theory as a general modelling method, and applied to the skeletal, neuromuscular, central nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems of the human body. Time-domain simulations, sensitivity analyses, and parameter identification, with the latter driven by experimental measurements of system performance.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Students must be in level 3A or higher
- Enrolled in H-Biomedical Engineering
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 4696 | 0 / 85 | W 13:30–15:20 F 13:30–14:20 |
| LEC 701 | 1905 | 61 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
| TUT 101 | 4697 | 0 / 85 | F 14:30–15:20 |
Reviewed on UW Flow
40% liked it19% easy47% useful
From 15 ratings and 3 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
Taught by Tripp. Project oriented. Very cumulative in nature: needed to review dynamics, circuits and self study some fluids. Course concepts seemed relatively straight-forward but applying it in varying contexts was difficult since I remembered nothing
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Very group project heavy :(
Nov 2024 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
James Tung was the most understanding professor and was so invested in engaging with the class!! Made rather complex content straight forward and interesting!
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Fall 2021
Questions about BME program! 4 points, 12 comments
“Hi! I’m a high school student interested in majoring in Biomedical Engineering. I had a few questions for anyone in those programs/is knowledgeable: 1. …”
u/Fabulous_Pumpkin36: “Heyy does anyone of you happen to have the slides/syllabus for BME 355. Thanks!”
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