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Course Details

ENGS 56 - Introduction to Biomedical Engineering

Description

This course surveys applications of engineering principles to medical diagnosis/treatment of disease, monitoring/measurement of physiological function, and rehabilitation/replacement of body dysfunction. Case studies will be used to highlight how engineering has advanced medical practice and understanding. Examples will be drawn from bioinstrumentation, bioelectricity, biotransport, biomaterials, and biomechanics. While investigations will focus primarily on the engineering aspects of related topics, issues surrounding patient safety, public policy and regulation, animal experimentation, etc., will be discussed as appropriate.

Prerequisites

ENGS 22, PHYS 13 and PHYS 14 (PHYS 14 may be taken concurrently)

Distribution Code

TAS

Offered

• Term: S 2024
  • Time: 2
  • Location: ECSC 009
  • Instructors: P. Jack Hoopes
• Term: F 2024
  • Time: 12
  • Location: ECSC 009
  • Instructors: Katherine R. Hixon
• Term: S 2025
  • Time: 2
  • Location: ECSC 009
  • Instructors: P. Jack Hoopes
• Term: F 2025
  • Time: 12
  • Location: ECSC 009
  • Instructors: Katherine R. Hixon
• Term: S 2026
  • Time: 12
  • Location: –
  • Instructors: Katherine R. Hixon