Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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BE 4001 - Biomedical Engineering Design VI

2 lecture hours 3 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course continues the biomedical engineering (BE) design sequence. Like BE 4000  a mix of professional and technical topics are covered in this course. Professional topics include current topics and trends in BE, intellectual property topics, engineering economics, and technical persuasion. Technical topics include manufacturing and device assembly processes, design for manufacturing, electrical power considerations, and relevant statistics. A formal design review of every project is included in this course. Substantial progress an prototype construction is expected during this course. (prereq: BE 4000 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Describe and discuss current topics and trends in BE
  • Discuss various approaches to protecting and profiting from intellectual property including the typical advantages and disadvantages of each approach
  • Apply engineering economics as appropriate for the Fundamentals of Engineering examination
  • Make a persuasive technical argument and ultimately “sell” an idea or product
  • Understand common manufacturing and assembly processes and state where these are applicable to their design
  • Consider manufacturing issues in their design process
  • Be able calculate power requirements and select appropriate power supplies and/or batteries for their design project
  • Summarize modern statistical concepts in diagnostic testing and appropriately apply them to their design project

Prerequisites by Topic
  • Typical senior level electrical and mechanical engineering concepts
  • An understanding of the overall design process

Course Topics
  • Current Topics and Trends in BE
  • Manufacture and Device Assembly Processes
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Power Budgets, Power Supplies and Batteries
  • Intellectual Property
  • Engineering Economics
  • Statistical Concepts in Diagnostic Testing
  • Technical Persuasion

Laboratory Topics
  • Design Reviews
  • Instructor’s Choice - Topics as Needed
  • Team and Individual Project Activities

Coordinator
Jeffrey Lamack



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