421-140 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering

Definition and scope of biomechanical engineering. Brief history of medicine, including human anatomy, physiology, and the rise of modern molecular biology. Description of the development of quantitative methods in biology, and the role of engineering in understanding complex biological systems. Brief description of relevant laws, professional ethics and regulatory environment.

A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (50%): 30-minute mid-semester test (10%): three assignments each of 1000 word equivalent, due throughout the semester (30%): one concept design (10 page report including text and diagrams) at the end of semester (10%).