Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: PHYSIOLOGICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS

Department: Bioengineering

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: A study of the somatic and autonomic nervous system control of biological systems. Simulation methods, as well as, techniques common to linear and nonlinear control theory are used. Also included is an introduction to sensors and instrumentation techniques. Examples are taken from the cardiovascular, respiratory, and visual systems. Cross-list: ELEC 482. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic electrical and operational amplifier circuits: and ordinary differential equations.