Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
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BE 2000 - Biomedical Engineering Design I

1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 1 credits
Course Description
This course is the first in a series of seven design courses that comprise the BE design sequence. In this course, particular emphasis is placed on design team formation, problem definition, identification of customers and customer needs, and literature review. In particular techniques for systematically searching trade, medical and engineering literature will be described. Project management techniques and budgeting, as well as FDA requirements for medical device design documentation will be covered. The course ends with team presentations defining their project objectives. (prereq: BE 1000 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • List and apply the general steps in the engineering design process
  • Perform as an effective member of a design team
  • Be proficient in the use of basic general and engineering software applications
  • Have basic written and oral communications skills
  • Maintain an engineering logbook

Prerequisites by Topic
  • Algebra, high school chemistry, english composition

Course Topics
  • Design team formation, organization and operation
  • Design problem definition
  • Identification of customers and customer needs
  • Technical literature reviews including the systematic search of trade, medical and engineering literature
  • Project budgeting and funding
  • Medical device regulation (introduction only)

Coordinator
Charles Tritt



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