| All Biodesign-Related
Courses Project-based |
d.school | Med | Eng | Biz | Other
Project-based Courses
(see spreadsheet
of offerings over year xls file)
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Course # |
Title |
Description |
Faculty |
|
ME 310-A,B,C
|
Team Based Design-Development with Corporate
Partners
|
Project-based,
exposing students to the tools and methodologies useful for
forming and managing an effective engineering design team in
a business environment. |
Mark Cutkosky, Larry Leifer
|
| ME 342 |
MEMS Innovation |
ME342 fosters invention and
innovation utilizing microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)
technology especially targeted at real-world applications.
This course will strengthen existing programs by creating a
multidisciplinary environment for learning and entrepreneurship
in the diverse fields of micro/nanotechnology and biomedical
engineering. The course will be focused on student teams which
provide the opportunity to collaborate with students and faculty
members from other disciplines. Students will obtain the knowledge
and skills necessary to make the critical first steps to invent,
develop, and integrate MEMS technologies in an interdisciplinary
team environment. |
Beth Pruitt |
|
ME 382-A/B
|
Biomedical Device
Design & Evaluation
|
Introduction to the problems and challenges
of biomedical device design and evaluation. Students engage
in industry sponsored projects resulting in new designs,
physical prototypes, design analyses, computational models,
and experimental tests.
|
Thomas Andriacchi, Scott Delp
|
|
ME 394
|
Medical Device Design
|
Offered in collaboration with the School of
Medicine. Introduction to medical device design for undergraduate
and graduate engineering students. Significant design and
prototyping. Labs expose students to medical device environments.
|
Craig Milroy, Rajiv Doshi
|
|
MED 217
|
Medico-Technological Frontiers of Digestive Diseases
|
Introduces medical, graduate
and undergraduate students with engineering and other backgrounds
to various digestive diseases including cancer, inflammatory
bowel disease, peptic ulcer disease, hepatitis and its sequela,
reflux and motility disorders, pancreatitis, and transplantation.
Lectures will provide a brief background regarding these diseases,
highlight areas of limited understanding, and then emphasize
emerging and new technologies and their impact including endoscopic
and genomic, clinical research design, transplantation technology,
among other timely topics. The course will also familiarize
its enrollees with Stanford-based research experiences related
to digestive disease. This includes a broad range of ongoing
research projects in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
and in the School of Medicine inter-departmental Digestive Disease
Research Center. |
Jacques Van Dam and others
|
|
MED 272-A/B
|
Biodesign Innovation
|
This two-quarter course provides students with
skills essential for the development of new biomedical technologies
and enables them to take the critical first steps in invention,
patenting, early prototyping and development of new concepts.
Includes an introduction to brainstorming development processes
and business strategies.
|
Joshua Makower, Paul Yock
|
| IMMUNOL 230 |
Introduction to Medicine
for Phds |
For doctoral students, information
and approaches used by physicians to understand human disease,
by focusing on two multisystem disorderes: type I and type
II diabetes mellitus. Sources include computer demonstrations,
web resources, disease simulation software, guided use of medical
school teaching materials and taped lectures in small groups.
Students carry out quarter-long, team projects related to the
class work. |
Betsy Mellins, Jane Parnes,
Laura Gandrud
|
| NSUR 278 |
From Science to Business:
Innovation in Neurological Disease |
The primary goal is to introduce
students from various backgrounds to the issues and process
of translating a medical discovery
into a business opportunity. A secondary goal is to experience
an interdisciplinary work project. |
Vera Kallmeyer & Gary
Steinberg |
| NSUR 279 |
Concepts in Drug Device Combination Products |
Course introduces graduate
and undergraduate students (target audience are lifescience/medical-,
engineering and business students) from various backgrounds
to the development and market issues specific to drug-device
combination products.
|
Vera Kallmeyer |
| ORTHO 222 |
Anatomy of Movement |
This course represents a
common interest of many disciplines in human movement: medicine
(orthopaedic surgery and neurology), mechanical engineering,
computer science, anthropology, and visual and performing arts.
The basis of musculoskeletal movement is examined from these
perspectives. Lectures comprise one facet of the course, and
student-generated projects another. The first two weeks of
the course combine an overview of the anatomy and pathology
affecting the human locomotor system. This provides a framework
for the remainder of the lectures and a basis for developing
the projects. |
Amy Ladd |
d.school Courses
|
Course # |
Title |
Description |
Faculty |
|
ME 377
|
Experiences in Innovation and Design Thinking
|
Immersive experiences in innovation and design thinking, blurring the boundaries between technology, business, and human values. Explore the tenants of design thinking including being human-centered, prototype driven, and mindful of process in everything you do. Topics include design processes, innovation methodologies, need finding, human factors, rapid prototyping, team dynamics, storytelling, and project management. Hands-on projects, in-class exercises, and guest lectures. Rich in frameworks and methods that support breakthrough thinking. Students and faculty collaborating from all areas of the university including business, earth sciences, education, engineering, humanities and sciences, law, and medicine. Preparation for leading real world innovation and for advanced d.school courses. Limited enrollment. |
Alex Kazaks, Alex Ko, David Kelley, George Kembel, Scott Doorley, and Guests
|
| ME 206 |
Entrepreneurial Design For Extreme Affordability |
Two quarters of design thinking,
engineering and business skills to deliver comprehensive solutions
for rural farmers in Myanmar. |
Jim Patell,
David Kelley,
Dave Beach,
Sarah Stein Greenberg |
School of Medicine Courses
|
Course # |
Title |
Description |
Faculty |
BIOE 70Q
Soph. Intro Seminar |
Medical-Device Innovation |
This seminar highlights commonly
used medical devices in the fields of interventional cardiology,
cardiac surgery, and abdominal surgery, among others. Prominent
physicians from Stanford’s medical school
will deliver guest lectures to introduce students to medical
specialties. For example, an interventional cardiologist may
speak about balloon angioplasty as a treatment for heart disease,
or a cardiac surgeon may discuss the basics of open-heart surgery.
Successful entrepreneurs will offer advice in choosing clinical
needs and discuss how to develop devices to address these needs.
Finally, venture capitalists will talk about the fundamentals
of starting and developing a company. There will be field trips
to medical-device companies, and workshops will give students
hands-on experience. Assignments will challenge the students
to design and build innovative medical devices. A short business
plan also may be assigned. No previous engineering training
is required.
|
Rajiv Doshi
Joe Mandato |
| MED 89Q |
Biomedical Ethics |
Exposure to ethical
theory and moral reasoning, as well as to important texts each
dealing with different themes in biomedical ethics that can
be applied generally to
clinical ethical issues. |
Ernlé W.D.
Young |
| MED 250A |
Medical Ethics I |
This course will introduce
students to the field of bioethics, including theoretical approaches
to bioethical problems. Several contemporary controversies and
real clinical cases will serve as the basis for key issues including:
genetics and stem cell research; reproductive technologies;
ethical issues in care at the end of life; organ transplantation
issues. |
David Magnus, Ph.D. |
|
MED217
|
Medico-Technological Frontiers of Digestive Diseases
|
Introduces medical, graduate
and undergraduate students with engineering and other backgrounds
to various digestive diseases including cancer, inflammatory
bowel disease, peptic ulcer disease, hepatitis and its sequela,
reflux and motility disorders, pancreatitis, and transplantation.
Lectures will provide a brief background regarding these diseases,
highlight areas of limited understanding, and then emphasize
emerging and new technologies and their impact including endoscopic
and genomic, clinical research design, transplantation technology,
among other timely topics. The course will also familiarize
its enrollees with Stanford-based research experiences related
to digestive disease. This includes a broad range of ongoing
research projects in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
and in the School of Medicine inter-departmental Digestive Disease
Research Center. |
Various Gastroenterology and other Medical Faculty
|
| MED276 |
Introduction to the Medical Technology
Industry and Its Career |
Industry leaders from various
disciplines, including
medicine, business, law, engineering and science, will
be talking about their success stories in medical
technology industry.
The course is designed to help you with issues such as
* deciding your major
* planning your career
* getting the most out of school
* life after Stanford
* success in your future
* and, how to enjoy your life |
Richard Popp, M.D., Paul Yock, M.D., and Sandra Miller |
|
CompMed 108/208
|
Animals Advancing Biomedical Technology
|
The Department of Comparative Medicine in the Stanford School
of Medicine is offering a 2 credit introductory level course "Animals
Advancing Biomedical Technology" to both graduate and
undergraduate students in all areas of academic study.
|
Dr. Linda Cork and invited speakers
|
| Ortho 222 |
Anatomy of Movement |
This course represents a common
interest of many disciplines in human movement: medicine (orthopedic
surgery and neurology), mechanical engineering, computer science,
anthropology, and art. The basis of musculoskeletal movement
is examined from these perspectives. Lectures comprise one facet
of the course, and student-generated projects another. |
Amy Ladd |
|
RAD 220
|
Introduction to Imaging and Image-based Human
Anatomy
|
Fundamentals of medical imaging
and image-based human anatomy. Emphasis is on contrast mechanisms
and the relative strengths of each imaging modality. Laboratory
component shows imaging and anatomy in real time. |
Gold,Garry
Butts,Rosemary
|
School of Engineering Courses
|
Course # |
Title |
Description |
Faculty |
| ME 208 |
Patent Law and Strategy for Innovators and
Entrepreneurs |
The course provides a foundation to understand
the patent system and the strategies to build a patent portfolio
and avoid patent infringement. Students learn how to conduct
their own patent search and file their own provisional patent
application on an invention of their choice. |
Jeffrey M Schox |
|
ME 281
|
Biomechanics of Movement
|
|
Scott Delp
|
|
ME 283
|
Biomineralization
|
|
Brent Constantz
|
|
ME 284
|
Cardiovascular Biomechanics
|
|
Charles Taylor
|
|
ME 285
|
Mineralization of Bone
|
|
Brent Constantz
|
|
ME 380
|
Skeletal Development and Evolution
|
|
Dennis Carter
|
|
ME 381
|
Orthopaedic Bioengineering
|
Engineering approaches are applied to the musculoskeletal
and cardiovascular system within the context of surgical and
medical care. Introduction to fundamental anatomy and physiology.
The material and structural characteristics of hard and soft
connectiv
|
Dennis Carter
|
|
ME 386
|
Neuromuscular Biomechanics
|
|
Scott Delp
|
| ME 393 |
Biomimetic Locomotion Seminar |
|
|
| ME 484 |
Computational Methods in Cardiovascular
BIoengineering |
Lumped parameter, one-dimensional
nonlinear and linear wave propagation, and three-dimensional
modeling techniques applied to simulate blood flow in the cardiovascular
system. |
Charles Taylor |
| ME 485 |
Modeling and Simulation of
Human Movement |
Direct experiences iwth the
computational tools used to create imulations of human movement. |
Scott Delp |
|
MS&E 256
|
Technology Assessment and Regulation of Medical Devices
|
Successful commercialization of new medical technologies requires manufacturers to obtain regulatory approval and payment for those technologies. This course will first give an overview of the regulatory and payer environment in the U.S. and abroad, and introduce methods of health technology assessment that are commonly used. Second, a framework will be presented to identify factors that are relevant to the adoption of new medical devices, and to the management of those factors early in the design and development phases. Lectures and case studies. Guest speakers from government (FDA) and industry.
See course
website. |
Jan Pietzsch
|
|
EE 202
|
Medical Electronics
|
Topics include various
monitoring and imaging systems, transducers, therapeutic devices,
constraints unique to medicine, and some aspects of the socio-economic
impact of the resulting new technologies. |
Gregory Kovacs
|
|
EE 312
|
Solid-State Sensors and Actuators
|
Surveys solid-state
sensors and actuators, focusing on the use of integrated circuit
fabrication technology for their realization. Categories of sensors and
actuators are
biological, chemical, mechanical, optical, thermal, etc. Basic mechanisms
of
transduction, fabrication techniques, and the relative merits of different
technologies. Micromachining techniques for monolithic integration of active
circuits with sensors or
actuators and directions for future research. |
Gregory Kovacs
|
|
ME 117
|
Introduction to Sensors
|
|
Thomas Kenny
|
| EE 369 |
Medical Image Reconstruction |
Reconstruction from non-uniform
frequency domain data, automatic deblurring, phase unwrapping,
reconstruction from incomplete data. Examples drawn from fast
magnetic resonance imaging methods including spiral, echo-planar,
multi-coil/parallel and partial k-space reconstructions. |
Pauly,John M |
|
ME 382
|
Modeling & Simulation of Human Movement
|
The goal of this
course is to enable you to create dynamic simulations of human
and animal movement. We will achieve this goal through a series
of lectures, laboratory exercises, and a project. |
Scott Delp
|
|
ME 436-A
|
Computational Molecular Mechanics
|
|
Eric Darve
|
| ME 341 |
Building Mathematical Models
in Biomechanics |
Theory and pracice of mathematical
models. Based on research literature, examples from hearing
and speech sciences, orthopedic bioengineering, and neuromuscular
biomechanics. General, meta-theoretical issues that go beyond
the particular subject matter. |
Sunil Puria |
|
CS 205
|
Mathematical Methods for Robotics and Vision
|
|
Carlo Tomasi
|
|
CS 223-A
|
Introduction to Robotics
|
Introduction to
the basics of modeling, design, planning and control of robotic
systems. |
Oussama Khatib
|
|
CS 225-A
|
Experimental Robotics
|
The purpose of this
class is to provide hands-on experience with robotic manipulation. |
Oussama Khatib
|
|
CS 225-B
|
Robot Programming Laboratory
|
|
Komolige
|
|
ME 393
|
Biomimetic Locomotion Seminar
|
|
Mark Cutkosky, Clark
|
| ME 326 |
Telerobotics and
Human-Robot Interactions |
Analysis of telerobotics
and human-robot interactions with particular focus on dynamics
and controls. |
Günter Niemeyer |
|
ME 484
|
Computational Methods in Cardiovascular Bioengineering
|
|
Charles Anthony Taylor
|
|
ME 285
|
Tissue Engineering
|
Tissue engineering
has been defined as the application of the principles of life
sciences and engineering in developing biological substitutes
for the maintenance, modification, improvement, restoration,
or
replacement of tissue or organ function. This course will introduce current
ideas, approaches and applications in the field of tissue engineering;
introduce the basic cell and molecular mechanisms underlying tissue specialization;
gain an appreciation of basic issues involving biocompatibility, biomaterials,
and mechanochemical influences on cells and tissues; and provide a framework
for self-teaching and research. |
Lane Smith, Dennis Carter
|
| MS&E 270 |
Strategy in Technology Based Companies |
For graduate students only.
Introduction to the basic concepts of strategy, with emphasis
on high technology firms. Topics: competitive positioning, resource-based
perspectives, co-opetition and standards setting, and complexity/evolutionary
perspectives. Limited enrollment. |
Eisenhardt, Katila |
| MS&E 272 |
Entrepreneurial Finance |
|
Mackenzie |
| MS&E 273 |
Technology Venture Formation |
Open to graduate students
interested in high-technology entrepreneurship. Explores in
detail the process of starting venture scale high-tech
businesses. Coursework includes assessing opportunities, sizing
markets, evaluating sales channels, developing R&D and
operations plans, raising venture capital, managing legal
issues, and building a team. The teaching team includes experienced
entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and distinguished guests.
Student teams write a business plan and make a formal presentation
to group of first tier venture capitalists. Enrollment limited.
Recommended: 140, 270, 271, 272 or equivalent. |
Lyons , Mackenzie & Leslie |
Business School Courses
|
Course # |
Title |
Description |
Faculty |
| S353 |
Entrepreneurship: Formation
of New Ventures
|
This course addresses
the issues faced in starting a new venture. It is offered
for students who at some time may want to undertake an entrepreneurial
career by pursuing opportunities leading to partial or full
ownership and control of a business as well as those who want
to understand the entrepreneurial process as a background
for other careers. The course deals with case situations from
the point of view of the entrepreneur/ manager rather than
the passive investor. It takes the perspective of a general
manager who must understand and lead an entire enterprise.
Many cases involve visitors, since the premise is that opportunity
and action have large idiosyncratic components. Students must
assess opportunity and action in light of the perceived capabilities
of the individuals and the nature of the environments they
face. |
Saloner (Aut),
Leslie (Win), Holloway/Morgridge (Spr) |
|
S354
|
Entrepreneurship and VC
|
Many of America's
most successful entrepreneurial companies have been substantially
influenced by professionally managed venture capital. This
relationship is examined from both the entrepreneur's and
the venture capitalist's perspective. From the point of view
of the entrepreneur, the course considers how significant
business opportunities are identified, planned, and built
into real companies; how resources are matched with opportunity;
and how, within this framework, entrepreneurs seek capital
and other assistance from venture capitalists or other sources.
From the point of view of the venture capitalist, the course
considers how potential entrepreneurial investments are evaluated,
valued, structured, and enhanced; how different venture capital
strategies are deployed; and how venture capitalists raise
and manage their own funds. The course includes a term-long
project where students work in teams (3-4 students per team)
to write a business plan for a venture of the team's choosing.
The course is team taught by a faculty member with substantial
venture capital experience and a second faculty member with
substantial entrepreneurial experience. |
Glynn(Win), Wendell/Schmidt (Win)
|
| S356 |
Evaluating Entrepreneurial
Opportunities |
The primary objectives
of the course are to sharpen students' skills in opportunity
evaluation; help them understand the tasks, decisions, and
knowledge that are required to turn an idea into a sound business
opportunity; and provide a setting for integration and extension
of knowledge of the functional areas through the development
of a comprehensive plan for a new business. The course is
organized around a project. The initial phase will be dominated
by identifying a business opportunity. This will be followed
by the evaluation and development of a detailed business plan
for pursuing the opportunity, and a presentation to a panel
of faculty, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs. |
Rohan/Hellman |
| S371 |
Strategic Management
of Technology & Innovation |
This course focuses
on the strategic management of technology-based innovation
in the firm. The purpose is to provide students with concepts,
frameworks, and experiences that are useful for taking part
in the management of innovative processes in the firm. The
course examines how such processes may change the strategic
direction of the firm and how they can be managed effectively.
Specific topics include assessing the innovative capabilities
of the firm, managing the corporate R&D function, managing
the interfaces between functional groups in the development
process, managing the new business development function in
the firm, understanding and managing technical entrepreneurs,
building technology-based distinctive competencies and competitive
advantages, technological leadership versus followership in
competitive strategy, institutionalizing innovation, and attracting
and keeping corporate entrepreneurs. |
Burgelman |
Other School
Courses
|
Course # |
Title |
Description |
Faculty |
| HRP 211 |
Advanced Issues
in Health Law and Policy: Genetics and Law
|
Ethical, legal,
and social issues raised by the revolution in human genetics.
Issues include DNA fingerprinting, genetic privacy, property
rights in genes, genetic testing, genetic discrimination, legal
liability in genetics, gene therapy, transgenics, and eugenics. |
Henry Greely |
|
HumBio 4S
|
Bioethics
|
Terraforming Mars,
psychophysiology of space travel, computer mediated surgery,
virtual reality, ecology and human disease, global warming,
and biowarfare. |
William Hurlbut
|
| HumBio 121 |
Ethical Issues in
the Neurosciences |
Multidisciplinary
approach to the ethical questions raised by recent advances
in the neurosciences. How these advances relate to medical therapy,
social policy, and broader considerations of human nature (consciousness,
free will, personal identity, and moral
responsibility). Topics:
neurogenetics, fetal brain tissue therapy, medicalization of criminal behavior,
cosmetic psychopharmacology, and the
neurobiological basis of love, sexuality, and gender. |
William Hurlbut |
| Law 440 |
Biotechnology Law
and Policy |
Ethical, legal,
and social issues raised by the revolution in biotechnology |
Henry Greely |
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