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BEN 202 - Transport Phenomena in Biomedical Systems

Introduction into transport phenomena related to biological and engineered systems.  Topics to be covered include fluid dynamics, mass transfer, heat transfer, dimensional analysis, transport in complex systems, conservation laws and macroscopic balances.  These engineering tools will be applied to biological and engineered systems such as blood flow and transport across cell membranes, filtration, and separation.

Prerequisites: A C- or better in BEN 201 and MAT 228 or permission.

Course Typically Offered: Spring

Credits: 4