MAE 5530

Computer-Aided Engineering: Applications to Biological Processes

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

Introduction to simulation-based design as an alternative to prototype-based design; modeling and optimization of complex real-life processes for design and research, using industry-standard physics-based computational software. Emphasis is on problem formulation, starting from a real process and developing its computer model. Modeling application (project) can be biomedical (thermal therapy and drug delivery) or broader biological and bioenvironmental applications that involve heat transfer, mass transfer, and fluid flow. Computational topics introduce the finite-element method, model validation, pre- and post-processing, and pitfalls of using computational software. Students choose their own semester-long project, which is a major part of the course (no final exam).

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BEE 3500 or MAE 3240 or CHEME 3240 or equivalent.

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