Real world 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, gaining experience in: the formation of design teams; interdisciplinary communication skills; regulatory issues; biological, anatomical, and physiological considerations; testing standards for medical devices; and intellectual property. In the second quarter, with the assistance of faculty and expert consultants, students finalize product designs or complete detailed design evaluations of new medical products. Bioethics issues and strategies for funding new medical ventures.
Number of Credits
4 Units
Which Quarter(s) in 2004 – 2005
A in Winter & B in Spring
How many students enrolled
in 2003 – 2004 and from what schools
A) 29 – mostly engineering
B) 28 – mostly engineering
Number of graduates
85 percent graduate students
Number of undergraduates
15 percent undergrads
# of Bio Teams
How are teams formed
Student designs teams are
assigned to a company sponsored project. Teams are formed based
on an interest and background survey of each student. These
are technically challenging projects, so it is essential that
each team has the technical capabilities needed for success.
What are the major work
deliverables
Industry sponsored projects
Develop physical prototypes
Conduct design analysis
Perform tests to evaluate reliability of the design
Comprehensive
patent search
Four major presentations
Comprehensive final report
How are project areas
selected
The instructor develops the
projects through interaction with corporate sponsors well in
advance of the start of the course.
