Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore – 19
(Autonomous College under VTU)
Course Title BIOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS
Course Code 23ES3BSBFE Credits 1 L–T–P 1:0:0
CIE 25 Marks (100% weightage) SEE 50 Marks (50% weightage)
Course Objectives: At the end of the course, the student will have the ability to:
Sl. No. Course Outcomes PO PSO
CO1 Understand Biological concepts from an engineering perspective – –
CO2 Familiarize with the concepts of biological sensing, bio-printing techniques 1 –
and materials and the role of Artificial Intelligence for disease diagnosis
CO3 Understand the basics of radiation and its effects on Human Body 6, 7 –
Sensing Techniques: Understanding of Sense organs working – Sensing mechanisms – Sensor Devel-
opment issues – Physiological Assist Device: Artificial Organ Development: Kidney, Liver, Pancreas,
heart valves – Design Challenges and Technological developments.
Nature-bio-inspired mechanisms (qualitative): Echolocation (ultrasonography, sonars), Photosynthe-
sis (photovoltaic cells, bionic leaf). Bird flying (GPS and aircrafts), Lotus leaf effect (Super hydrophobic
and self-cleaning surfaces).
Bio printing techniques and materials: 3D printing of ear, bone and skin. 3D printed foods. Electrical
tongue and electrical nose in food science, DNA origami and Biocomputing, Bio imaging and Artificial
Intelligence for disease diagnosis.
Introduction to Radiation: Source and Types of Radiation, Types of Ionizing Radiation, X-rays for
Medical Use and Generators Types of Electromagnetic Waves, Ionization of Radiation – Property of
Ionizing Radiation. Penetrating Power of Radiation within the Body, Penetrating Power and Range of
Effects on the Human Body.
Radiation Effects on Human Body: Types of Effects, Exposure Modes and Effects Classification of
Radiation Effects Deterministic Effects and Stochastic Effects, Mutation, Mechanism of Causing Effects
on Human Body. Ionization due to Radiation, Damage and Repair of DNA. Radio sensitivity of Organs
and Tissues.
Reference Books:
1. “Human Physiology,” Stuart Fox, Krista Rompolski, McGraw-Hill eBook. 16th Edition, 2022.
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2. “Biology for Engineers,” Thyagarajan S., Selvamurugan N., Rajesh M.P., Nazeer R.A., Thilagaraj
W., Barathi S., and Jaganthan M.K., Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2012.
3. “Biomedical Instrumentation,” Leslie Cromwell, Prentice Hall 2011.
4. “Biomimetics: Nature-Based Innovation,” Yoseph Bar-Cohen, 1st edition, 2012, CRC Press.
5. “Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence: Theories, Methods, and Technologies,” D. Floreano and C.
Mattiussi, MIT Press, 2008.
6. “3D Bioprinting: Fundamentals, Principles, and Applications” by Ibrahim Ozbolat, Academic
Press, 2016.
7. “Electronic Noses and Tongues in Food Science,” Maria Rodriguez Mende, Academic Press, 2016.
On-line resources:
1. VTU EDUSAT / SWAYAM / NPTEL / MOOCS / Coursera / MIT-open learning resource
2. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/121106008
3. https://freevideolectures.com/course/4877/nptel-biology-engineers-other-n
on-biologists
4. https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/20-020-introduction-to-biological-engineering
-design-spring-2009
5. https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/20-010j-introduction-to-bioengineering-be-010
j-spring-2006
6. https://www.coursera.org/courses?query=biology
7. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc19_ge31/preview
8. https://www.classcentral.com/subject/biology
9. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/biology-basic-concept
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