Doctoral Thesis

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Summer
Course prefix:
BMED
Course number:
9000
Section:
MLA
CRN
50287
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Michelle
Instructor last name:
LaPlaca
Catalog Description

This course provides academic credit for independent thesis research conducted under the supervision of a Georgia Tech faculty advisor. 

Doctoral Thesis

Last Updated: Fri, 04/10/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Summer
Course prefix:
BMED
Course number:
9000
Section:
FON
CRN
55959
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Mingfai
Instructor last name:
Fong
Catalog Description

This course provides academic credit for independent thesis research conducted under the supervision of a Georgia Tech faculty advisor. The course does not involve regular class meetings, assignments, or examinations. The scope and direction of research are determined by the student in consultation with the thesis advisor, consistent with the requirements of the degree program.

Research Assistantship

Last Updated: Thu, 04/09/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Summer
Course prefix:
BMED
Course number:
4698
Section:
TEM
CRN
51352
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Johnna
Instructor last name:
Temenoff
Catalog Description

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

Biomed Sys & Modeling

Last Updated: Wed, 05/13/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Summer
Course prefix:
BMED
Course number:
3520
Section:
A
CRN
56591
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Denis
Instructor last name:
Tsygankov
Catalog Description

The course introduces juniors in BME to the field of computational systems biology.  It covers all typical aspects of biomathematical modeling, including: the choice of a modeling framework from among alternative approaches; the design of interaction diagrams; the identification of variables and processes; the design of systems models; standard methods of parameter estimation; the analysis of steady states, stability, sensitivity and gains; numerical evaluations of transients; phase-plane analysis; and the simulation of representative biomedical scenarios.  All theoretical concepts are exemplified with applications.

Biotransport

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Summer
Course prefix:
BMED
Course number:
3310
Section:
A
CRN
54797
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Julia E
Instructor last name:
Babensee
Catalog Description

Fundamental principles of fluid, heat, and mass transfer with particular emphasis on physiological and biomedical systems. Credit will not be awarded for both BMED 3310 and BMED 3300.

Art of Tell Your Story

Last Updated: Mon, 03/30/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Summer
Course prefix:
BMED
Course number:
4000
Section:
A
CRN
57417
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Ellen
Instructor last name:
Zerbe
Catalog Description
Students will create a professional portfolio and develop the ability to pitch themselves to an audience to prepare themselves to begin their professional careers