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BME 205

Biomed Eng Thermodynamics

Biomedical Eng - Engineering

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.36
Easiness
3.50
Total regs
351

Grade Distribution

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
3.36
A
60.6%
212
B
24.3%
85
C
10.0%
35
D
2.0%
7
F
0.9%
3
W
2.3%
8
A–F + W
350
Other outcomes
1
All registrations
351

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.36
Easiness
3.50
C or better
97.1%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
99.1%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
2.3%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
350
A–F and W outcomes

BME 205 by Professor

Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

#1
Lee, James Chakman
3.53
RMP
4.5
2 reviews
Graded
172
Total regs
175
#2
Penalver Bernabe, Beatriz
2.63
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About This Class

Introduction to equilibrium and non-equilibrium thermodynamics, with emphasis on non-equilibrium (living) systems. Applications include thermodynamics of living cells and the lung, molecular energy exchange, and energy exchange in exercise. Course Information: Previously listed as BIOE 205. Credit is not given for BME 205 if the student has credit in BIOE 205 or CHE 201 or ME 205 . Prerequisite(s): PHYS 141 .

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Methodology
RMP
NR
Graded
32
Total regs
33
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Lee, James Chakman
    3.53
    4.5 (2)
    172
    175
  • 2
    Penalver Bernabe, Beatriz
    2.63
    NR
    32
    33
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