Program Overview

Assistive Technology Engineering Program

The Assistive Technology Engineering program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and applications of assistive technology. The program covers a range of topics, including biological systems, biomaterials, anatomical and physiologic functions, injury and disease, and their relevance to assistive technology.

Course Descriptions

• ATE 501: Functional Biology, Biomaterials, and Design Innovation (3) This course provides an understanding of biological systems, biomaterials, anatomical and physiologic functions, injury and disease, and their relevance to assistive technology.
• ATE 502: Seminar in Human Characteristics in Relation to Usability of Assistive Technology (3) This seminar investigates the bases of human function from the psychological and physiological perspectives as a foundation upon which design and development of assistive technology devices can effectively be utilized throughout the lifespan of users to enhance their quality of life.
• ATE 603: Applied Biomechanics and Motor Control (3) Principles in biomechanics and motor control are introduced in this course, focusing on their applications to assistive technologies and rehabilitation engineering.
• ATE 604: Instrumentation and Measurement (3) The course presents the basic components of medical electronic instrumentation, including sensors, amplifiers, signal conditioning, and signal processing.
• ATE 605: Robotic Applications and Control Interface in Assistive Technologies (3) The course presents the complementarity of the human factors and the demand for real-life applications based on the latest achievements of robotics technology.
• ATE 606: AT Software Applications and Development (3) This course introduces the concepts and principles of assistive technology software applications, emphasizing regulatory policies and ethical issues.
• ATE 607: Product Design and Development for Assisted Technology (3) The course presents the essential tools and fundamentals of product design and development as they are applied specifically to Assisted Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering.
• ATE 608: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (3) The course presents analysis, design, and manufacturing of augmentative and alternative communication techniques and devices for disabled personnel and practitioners.
• ATE 609: Assistive Technology Project Management (3) This course introduces principles and disciplines of assistive technology project management, including process management, requirements management, quality management, project planning, project scheduling, project cost estimation, risk management, and people management.
• ATE 694: Current and Emerging Topics in Assistive Technology (1-1-1) This 1-unit seminar course incorporates advanced study of current and emerging topics in assistive technology analyzed by means of readings, analysis of cases and problems, case studies, presentations, demonstrations, and class discussion.
• ATE 697: Directed Comprehensive Studies (3) Preparation for and completion of written comprehensive case studies to fulfill the culminating experience requirement for the Master of Science in Assistive Technology Engineering degree.
• ATE 698: Graduate Project (3) Preparation for and completion of a written project report and an oral defense to fulfill the culminating experience requirement for the Master of Science in Assistive Technology Engineering degree.