Biomedical Engineering Subject Guide
Library resources for the field of Biomedical Engineering
Use the Links Below to Find:
Articles
Primary Databases
- Compendex
- Compendex is the most comprehensive bibliographic database of engineering
research literature, containing references to over 5000 engineering journals
and conferences. About half the citations (from 2600 journals and conferences)
include abstracts and indexing in the records. Coverage: 1884 - present.
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BIOSIS [New ISI Interface]
- Contains citations to items in over 6,000 journals, books, conference
proceedings, and technical reports, in all areas of the life sciences and
biology, including bioengineering and biotechnology. Many citations include
abstracts. Coverage: 1969 - present.
- PubMed
- PubMed is the National Library of Medicine's search service that provides
access to over 11 million citations in MEDLINE, PreMEDLINE, and other related
databases, with links to participating online journals.
Other Key Databases
- Academic Universe
- Includes thousands of full-text newspapers & other news sources,
newsletters, magazines, trade journals; also business information, law
journals, court decisions. Coverage dates vary. Good for current events,
company background.
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Annual Reviews: Biomedical Sciences
- Search Annual Reviews in the following
subject areas: Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics and
Biomolecular Structure, Cell and Developmental Biology, Ecology and
Systematics, Entomology, Genetics, Genomics and Human Genetics, Immunology,
Medicine, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Nutrition, Pharmacology and
Toxicology, Physiology, Phytopathology, Plant Physiology and Plant
Molecular Biology, Psychology, and Public Health. Coverage:
Full Text: 1996 - present; Tables of Contents only: 1984 - 1995.
- Applied Mechanics Reviews
- Contains abstracts and bibliographic citation information on articles
in mechanics and related fields published in over 500 international journals.
Available at PSE TA1.A6, V.1, 1948-
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Ceramic Abstracts
- A comprehensive database for the ceramics industry, providing international
coverage on the manufacture, processing, applications, properties and testing
of traditional and advanced ceramics. Coverage: 1975 - present.
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SciFinder Scholar [Web Version - Registration Required]
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SciFinder Scholar is the most comprehensive bibliographic database for
scholarly research in the field of chemistry. It contains over 29
million citations and indexes over 10,000 journals, covering all aspects
of chemistry, including chemical aspects of: biology and life sciences,
engineering and materials science, food science, geology, medicine,
physics, and polymer science. SciFinder Scholar also allows searching
of chemical substances, chemical reactions, and includes some property
data and spectra. It is the online version of Chemical Abstracts.
Coverage: 1907 - present.
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Register for SciFinder Scholar Web Version:
SciFinder Scholar can only be used by UC students, faculty and staff.
Registration is required to use the web version, a "ucdavis.edu"
email account is required to register.
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Register for the SciFinder Scholar web version (http://software.chem.ucla.edu/scifind/).
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Once you have registered:
Search SciFinder Web (https://scifinder.cas.org).
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Java Runtime Environment (JRE) (http://www.cas.org/misc/downloads/jreplugin.html) Version 6.2 or higher is
required to use the structure drawing editor. The plug-in is available
for Windows, MacOS, and Linux.
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Engineered Materials Abstracts
- Search for information regarding the research, manufacturing practices,
properties and applications of polymers, ceramics, and composites in a
variety of structural and other advanced applications. EMA consists of
three subfiles: Advanced Polymers Abstracts, Composites Industry Abstracts, & Engineered
Materials Abstracts, Ceramics. Coverage: 1986 - present.
- IEEE Xplore
- Provides access to full-text IEEE transactions, journals, conference
proceedings, and standards and IEE/IET journals and conferences. Offers basic,
advanced, author and table of contents searching. Coverage: 1988 - present.
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INSPEC (http://uclibs.org/PID/22771)
- Citations from scholarly journals, conference proceedings, books, reports,
and dissertations in physics, electrical engineering and electronics, computers
and control, and information technology. Coverage: 1898 - present.
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Synthesis Lectures on Biomedical Engineering
- These 50- to 100-page publications synthesize important research or
development topics in Biomedical Engineering. Each lecture is available
as a PDF. Part of the
Synthesis Digital Library of Engineering and Computer Science.
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Web Of Science
- Web of Science includes access to Science Citation Index, 1900-present.
Use this database to search for articles that cite an author or article
that you specify.
- Physical Sciences & Engineering
Library Databases
- A complete list.
- Carlson Health Sciences Library/Blaisdell
Medical Library - Medical and Veterinary Databases
- A complete list.
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Encyclopedias & Dictionaries
- Biotechnology from A to Z
- SHIELDS TP248.16.B33 1998
- Dictionary of Biotechnology
- HSL REF QT34 C67 1992
- Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing and Design
- PSE REF TP9.E661
- Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology
- PSE REF TP9.E685 1991
- Encyclopedia of Medical Devices and Instrumentation
- HSL REF W13 E53 1988
- Encyclopedia of Molecular Biology and Molecular Medicine
- SHIELDS QH506 E534 1996
- Encyclopedic Handbook of Biomaterials and Bioengineering
- HSL REF QT13 E54 1995
- Glossary
of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Glossary of
Biotechnology Terms
- Physics in Medicine & Biology Encyclopedia: Medical Physics, Bioengineering,
and Biophysics
- HSL QT13 P47 1986 and MedCenter REF QT13 P47 1986
- Szycher's Dictionary of Biomaterials and Medical Devices
- HSL REF QT13 S98 1992
- Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry
- PSE REF TP9.U57 1985 and SHIELDS Bio-Ag REF TP9.U57 1985
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Handbooks & Tables
- Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology Handbook
- SHIELDS Reserves TP248.3 A853 1991
- Biomaterials Engineering and Devices
- HSL QT37 B565 2000
- Biomechanics of the Musculo-Skeletal System
- HSL WE103 B574 1999
- Biomedical Engineering Handbook
- HSL REF QT36 B615 2000
- Biomedical Desk Reference
- HSL REF QT15 S355 1992
- Biotechnology: A Multi-volume Comprehensive Treatise
- SHIELDS TP248.2 B5465 1991
- Biotechnology Directory
- SHIELDS Bio-Ag REF TP248.3 B75
- Blood and Other Body Fluids
- SHIELDS Bio-Ag REF QP88 A5 and HSL REF QY16 A5 1971
- Cell Biology
- SHIELDS Bio-Ag REF QH581.2 C42 and HSL REF QH581.2 C42
- Geigy Scientific Tables
- SHIELDS Bio-Ag REF Q199 G2 1981 and HSL REF QT16 G4513
- Growth Including Reproduction and Morphological Development
- SHIELDS Bio-Ag REF QH310 A4 and HSL REF QH310 A4
- Handbook of Bioengineering
- HSL QT34 H34 1987 and SHIELDS R856 H36 1987
- Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
- SHIELDS R856 I47 2000
- McGraw Hill's Access Engineering (http://www.accessengineeringlibrary.com)
- 250 engineering handbooks and a dictionary, searchable and online
- Medical Device Register
- HSL REF W26 M45
- Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering
- HSL QT34 M48905 1999
- Merck Index
- PSE REF RS51 M4 1996, HSL REF QV772 M524 1996 and SHIELDS Bio-Ag REF
RS51 M4 1996
- Metabolism
- SHIELDS Bio-Ag REF QP141 A49 and HSL REF QU145 A57
- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology: A Comprehensive Desk Reference
- HSL REF QH506 M67 1995 and SHIELDS QH506 M66155 1995
- Respiration and Circulation
- SHIELDS Bio-Ag REF QP101 R47 and HSL REF WF102 R48
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Classes: Library Web Pages
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BIM-116: Finding Journal Articles (http://people.lib.ucdavis.edu/ccraig/bim116/)
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BIM-1: Intro to BioMedical Engineering: How to Find A Journal Article (http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/dept/pse/resources/classes/bim1.php)
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