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Bioengineering

BIOE 4410: Bioengineering Design Project I

Designation: ÌýÌý Required
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Description: ÌýÌý This course integrates the engineering and life science backgrounds of senior bioengineering students through the presentation of design principles for problems in biomechanical, bioelectrical, biochemical and biological systems. Oral and written communication, ethics, engineering economics and business plans are reviewed.
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Prerequisite: ÌýÌý BIOE 3110, 3300, 3400 and 3500; 3 hours of BIOE 3940
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Textbook: ÌýÌý None
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Objectives: ÌýÌý To design a medical device or product 
To function on a team of students to design a device or product 
To investigate the economic, societal and ethical implications of biomedical product development 
To prepare a comprehensive report and make oral presentations 
To understand the FDA approval process for medical devices and productsices
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Topics: ÌýÌý What is design 
FDA Regulations 
Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights 
Business Plans 
Ethics and NSPE Engineering Code of Ethics
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Schedule: ÌýÌý 1 - 1 hour and 15 minute lecture per week
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Contribution: ÌýÌý Engineering topics
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Outcomes: ÌýÌý
(c) ÌýÌý An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
(d) ÌýÌý The ability to function on multidisciplinary teams consisting of engineers, clinicians, medical researchers, biologist and non-technical personnel
(f) ÌýÌý An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) ÌýÌý An ability to communicate effectively
(h) ÌýÌý The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
(i) ÌýÌý A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) ÌýÌý A knowledge of contemporary issues
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Prepared by: ÌýÌý Scott Molitor (scott.molitor@utoledo.edu) and Tammy Phares (tamara.phares@utoledo.edu).
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