Physiological Systems Modelling and Control

Mathematical models of physiological systems and the feedback that keeps the body stable.

BME-360 Year 3 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon

Offered by HSM University · Biomedical Engineering

Course content

  1. 1Why model physiological systemsComing
  2. 2Compartment modelsComing
  3. 3Linear systems and transfer functionsComing
  4. 4Feedback and homeostasisComing
  5. 5Glucose and insulin regulationComing
  6. 6The cardiovascular system as a control loopComing
  7. 7Respiratory controlComing
  8. 8Neuromuscular controlComing
  9. 9Nonlinear and oscillating systemsComing
  10. 10Parameter estimation from dataComing
  11. 11Closed-loop medical devices: the artificial pancreasComing
  12. 12Modelling projectComing

Requirements

Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.

Description

Mathematical models of physiological systems and the feedback that keeps the body stable.

Part of the Engineering stream, typically taken in year 3.