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Biomedical Engineering​

BME 1010

INTRODUCTION TO BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

This course introduces the biomedical engineering field to freshman engineering students. The course focuses in teaching the main scope of the profession in the medical devices industry, healthcare industry, and research and development.

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BME 2110

COMPUTER AIDED AND DRAFTING AND DESIGN FOR BME

Introduction to Computer Aided and Drafting and Design (CADD), Engineering design process: drafting solid modeling dimensioning and tolerances. Graphics communication in biomedical engineering. 2D and 3D construction, visualization, sketching and standard lettering techniques using CADD. Orthographic Projections. Multi-view drawings for engineering design and production. Basic Dimensioning and tolerancing.

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BME 2220

BIOETHICS

Introductory course in Bioethics covering a range of challenging topics and debates in the field of biomedical ethics. Students will receive the tools to analyze ethical arguments and be introduced to rigorous debates in the field. Primary texts include philosophical essays, court decisions and opinion pieces. Real and hypothetical cases will be discussed, and students will hone their oral presentation skills by preparing original philosophical responses to a series of challenging bioethical dilemmas.

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BME 2300

Anatomy and Physiology

Introduction to an understanding of human Anatomy and the engineering aspects of different physiological systems. Focuses on a number of organ systems that may include cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, skeletal, muscular, Gastrointestinal, reproductive and lymphatic and immune. Introduction to the basic concepts of human anatomy and the gross anatomical features of the human body systems. This course will use the Anatomage table to provide a full body digital cadaver for to recognize the structure of the human body.
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BME 3010

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING FOR BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

This course is designed to be a first experience in computer programming for Biomedical Engineering students. Students will learn how to design, write, and implement MATLAB scripts and subroutines to solve simple engineering problems. Topics include MATLAB environment, selection and repetition structures, used defined functions , Data input and output, 2D Plotting, and how to create a simple Graphical User Interface (GUI). Students are required to complete a series of computer programming projects.

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BME 3020

PHYSIOLOGICAL MODELING AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

A wide variety of biomedical processes behave as dynamic systems where the system states vary in time, often in response to external stimuli or interventions. The aims of this module are to introduce techniques and computer tools for modeling, predicting, analyzing, and understanding dynamic behavior in biomedical systems.

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BME 3120

BIOMATERIALS

This course introduces biomaterials of synthetic as well as natural origin that can be in contact with tissue, blood, and biological fluids with the intended use for prosthetic, diagnostic, therapeutic, and storage applications without adversely affecting the living organism or its components. The course emphasizes the selection and application of biomaterials to the design of bioengineering applications.

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BME 3130

FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOMECHANICS

The mechanics of living tissue, e.g., arteries, skin, heart muscle, ligament, tendon, cartilage, and bone. Constitutive equations and some simple mechanical models. Mechanics of cells applications.

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BME 3131

FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOMECHANICS LAB.

This laboratory course provides a hands-on introduction to the experimental analysis of the biomechanics of human motion. Students will learn to use computer software for data acquisition and analysis. Kinematic analysis will be performed using optoelectronic and electromagnetic motion sensors. Movement kinematics will be correlated to muscle activity data provided by electromyography (EMG). Analysis of movement kinetics will be performed using strain gauges and force sensors, including force plates for balance control experiments. The laboratory course emphasizes teamwork and communication skills through the submission of group written reports and oral presentations.

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BME 3140

TRANSPORT PHENOMENA IN BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS

This course introduces the integrated study of momentum, mass, and energy transfer, as well as thermodynamics and chemical reactions kinetics for the physiological and cellular processes characterization. This course is used for designing and operating medical devices and developing new therapies.

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BME 3150

LIFE SCIENCE INDUSTRY MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

This course covers typical manufacturing processes in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Industries. Processes such as cleaning in place processes, automation, cnc programming, metal stampings, wiring, among others are covered.

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BME 3220

FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRONICS

Overview of semiconductors materials, introduction to solid-state devices such as diodes, Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs), Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors (MOSFETs) and their characteristics, operation, circuits, and typical applications. The operating principles and understanding of these nonlinear devices are studied to learn their use in electronic equipment. Characteristics of the Operational Amplifier and typical applications such as inverting and non-inverting amplifiers, comparators, summing and differentiating amplifiers, and active filters are studied. Classical applications of OPAMPs in biomedical circuits are discussed.

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BME 3221

BIOSYSTEMS CIRCUITS AND ELECTRONIC LAB.

This laboratory is designed to develop in the students the necessary skills to perform electrical measurements, as well as the necessary skills for the implementation and testing of typical electronic circuits. Experimental verification of the fundamental laws of electric circuits is required for all the experiments. Electrical measuring devices are used in the laboratory such as, the multimeter, the oscilloscope and the RLC meter, and any other equipment like power supplies, function generators and breadboards, which are used in the construction and testing of electric and electronic circuits. Practical electronics circuits that contain diodes, transistors and operational amplifiers are studied and implemented. Use of computer programs to simulate the circuits to be implemented in the laboratory.

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BME 3230

BIOMEDICAL SIGNAL AND SYSTEMS

This course is centered on the theory of signal and systems, with focus in the analysis of signals that originate in living systems. In particular, the course emphasizes signal examples related to the human body, such as ECG, EEG, EMG and others. Topics covered include Continuous-Time Signal and Systems, Discrete-Time Signal and Systems, Sampling, Fourier Analysis, z-Transform, Basic Filter Design and Spectral Analysis with applications to biomedical signals.

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BME 4010

REHABILITATION ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

This is the application of science and technology to design, research or improve devices and their ability to work and live as normally as possible. Assistive technology is applicable to musculoskeletal and sensory disabilities. Additionally, the course includes automation and digital control of industrial applications using electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic control devices and systems.

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BME 4011

REHABILITATION ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION LAB

Laboratory experiences in Rehabilitation engineering and Industrial Automation using electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. The laboratory practices include the selection and implementation of sensors and actuators along to Programmable Logic Controllers and microcontrollers. The laboratory emphasizes the application of these technologies in the rehabilitation and/or improvement of the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

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BME 4020

REGULATIONS IN THE LIFE SCIENCES

This course explores the content and interpretation of the FDA pharmaceutical and medical devices regulations. Using the regulations and warning letters the students analyze and apply their knowledge to identify trends and implications to compliance with the FDA regulations.

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BME 4030

Clinical Engineering

This course focuses on the methodology for administering critical engineering services from facilitation of innovation and technology transfer to the performance of the technology assessment and operations support of clinics and hospitals. Roles of the clinical engineer include supervision of clinical engineering departments, design, repair, purchase, and evaluate new and existing medical equipment, biomedical computer support, input to clinical facilities, and documentation and implementation protocols.
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BME 4140

MEDICAL IMPLANTS

This course introduces the most relevant and important concepts of medical implants.  Therapeutic instrumentation, such as pacemakers, defibrillators and prosthetic devices, will be reviewed considering the area of placement, the duration of the implant, the safety and efficacy.  Each medical implant studied includes an exposition of appropriate physiology, mathematical modeling or biocompatibility issues, as well as clinical need.

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BME 4210

Healthcare Information Systems

This course is intended to teach students how to use the information systems to program and maintain hospital information system (HIS), computer-based patient records (CBPR), imaging, communications, standards, and other related areas.
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BME 4230

BIOINSTRUMENTATION

This course describes the principles, design, and applications of the most used medical instruments in hospitals. Due to the rapid changes in the different model of instruments, the course focuses more on the fundamental principles of operation of those instruments that are common to all different models of these kind of instruments. The course assumes the students are familiar with differential equations, strong knowledge of physics, and some knowledge in electric and electronic courses.

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BME 4250

Medical Imaging

The course covers the topics such as basic sensors in biomedical engineering, biological signal measurement and conditioning, data acquisition and data analysis. The student will learn the techniques of collecting biological signals using basic sensors. The student must need a previous course that covers digital signal processing and filtering analog signals in other to using simulation software as Mathlab and Labview in their classroom projects.
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BME 4990E

Telemedicine and Telehealth Fundamentals

Arrange by individual faculty with special expertise; these courses survey fundamentals in areas that are not covered by the regular Biomedical engineering course offerings. Exact course descriptions are disseminated by the Biomedical Engineering Office well in advance of the offering. Courses may be in Tissue Engineering, Nanotechnology in Biomedical Engineering, Multiphysics Simulation of Biomedical Systems, and Continuous Improvement in Healthcare.
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Easy steps to enroll in online courses at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico.
1. Let us know the courses you are interested in enrolling in.
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After contacting us, you will need to do a few things:
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You will need to ask for a special permit from your institution to take a course within the PUPR.
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Documents that need to be submitted to complete the admissions process: Birth Certificate and a Valid Photo ID
Submit payment to process registration.
2. Our staff will provide you support to complete these steps:
a. Filling out the admission form.
b. Asking for a special permit from your institution to take a course within the PUPR. Download an example here.
c. Submitting a Valid Photo ID.

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If you have any questions or need help during your enrollment process, contact us at admissionssupport@pupr.edu, and one of our admission officers will gladly guide you through the process.
The Admissions Office will evaluate your documents and notify you about your enrollment. If accepted, you will be able to complete your enrollment and start your Online Courses at PUPR.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions that are not addressed through the FAQs, please contact us. We will be happy to help.
All course content and instructional materials listed through this link (FA/23 online courses in English) are in English. Instructors are bi-lingual (English and Spanish). They will provide instructions, mentoring, and assessment in English and Spanish, as needed by students.

It begins on August 7, 2023 and ends on October 28, 2023.

To transfer credits earned at PUPR, you need to obtain a written authorization from your home institution’s dean or department chair prior to registering for online courses at PUPR.

Click on the following link: FA/23 online courses in English.

Online students are not required to come in-person to campus. All academic work may be completed online. All supporting services and required transactions may be completed online.

The course instructional content is divided into 12 modules. Each term is twelve (12) weeks long. Therefore, students must complete one module per week. Thus, the online courses at PUPR are not self-paced.

The minimum requirement for taking Online courses thru the Blackboard Platform LMS are:

  • Operating System: Windows 10 or newer; Mac OS 10.14 Mojave or newer.
  • Processor: 1 GHz or faster.
  • RAM: 4 GB or higher.
  • 20 GB of available hard-drive space.
  • Screen resolution: 1280×1024 or higher.
  • Internet connection: Download speed of at least 1.5 Mbps, 750 kbps upload.
  • Webcam, microphone, and speakers.
1- Let us know your contact information and the courses you are interested in by filling the form here.

2- Shortly after filling out the form we will contact you to follow up on your enrollment as a Special Student.

Asynchronous instructional modality. The instructional content is divided into 12 modules. 

Most courses are three credit hours. The following are three examples of the total tuition and fees based on enrolling in a 3 credit-hour course, two 3-credit hour courses; two 3-credit hour courses and a 1-credit-hour lab.

The following academic programs are accredited by ABET’s Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC)
  1. a. BS in Biomedical Engineering
  2. b. BS in Chemical Engineering
  3. c. BS in Civil Engineering
  4. d. BS in Computer Engineering
  5. e. BS in Industrial Engineering is accredited
  6. f. BS in Electrical Engineering is accredited
  7. g. BS in Environmental Engineering is accredited
  8. h. BS in Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering with Aerospace
The BS in Land Surveying is accredited by Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission (ANSAC) of ABET The BS in Computer Science is accredited by the Computer Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET
All support services are available to online students including but not limited to services provided by the following offices: Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, Bursar, Library, Information Technology, Virtual Education, Guidance Counseling, etc.
You will have access to all Library online resources. Print resources copies from the Library Collection are limited due to Copyright law. You can contact the librarians for further details at referencistas@pupr.edu .
Yes, you may use your phone or tablet to access your online courses on Blackboard. For this purpose, we recommend the use of the Blackboard mobile App. The Blackboard app is designed especially for students to view content and participate in courses. The app is available on iOS and Android mobile devices.

However, PUPR uses Respondus Lockdown to secure online exams in classrooms or proctored environments. Respondus is not enabled on tablets and cell phones. To access it, you will need a PC, Mac or a laptop with a webcam.

Yes, during the week prior to the beginning of the next term, we will offer a training session on how to use the Blackboard Learn platform to navigate and complete online courses. The training session is approximately 2 hours long.

Yes, once you had a successful admission, you will be able to start the enrollment validation process and pay. All online.

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