Biomedical Engineering Curricula: Producing The Engineers Of 2020

IFMBE Proceedings, 2009

In the paper, we focus on the analysis of the experience acquired during the first run of new curricula in biomedical engineering (BME) at the Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Electrical Engineering. In 2004 and 2005 new legal regulations were adopted that define completely new position of biomedical engineers in the health service system. Following these regulations we had to develop new curricula in biomedical engineering as a two-year Master study program. The experience acquired during the first run can be divided into several parts: education; students' projects and theses; students´ stays in hospitals; research; co-operation with universities, research institutes and industrial companies both in the Czech Republic and at the international level. It is obvious that in such a fast developing area as biomedical engineering it is necessary to integrate research and education not only by introducing new pieces of knowledge to students but also by active involvement of the students into the research projects and both faculty staff and students involvement in practically oriented projects.

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings

NC A&T Alumnus graduated from A&T in 2001 with a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering. Dr. Mc-Cullough obtained his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa in 2006, under the advisorship of Dr. Nicole Grosland. His research focused on hand and wrist musculoskeletal biomechanics, and in particular total wrist arthroplasty and upper extremity kinematics. This experience was especially rewarding as Dr. McCullough was afforded the opportunity to work with Dr. Brian Adams, a well-known hand surgeon. In the summer of 2006, he began a post-doctoral fellowship at Mayo Clinic, working on orthopaedic biomechanics and physiology cellular imaging laboratories. This provided the opportunity to work with outstanding clinical and research mentors like Drs. Kai-Nan An, Kenton Kaufman, Gary Sieck, Ann Reed, Harold Kitaoka, as well as others. His research at that time focused on non-invasive imaging of muscle tissue as well as cadaveric studies of the foot and ankle. Dr. McCullough is a faculty member of the first bioengineering program independently housed at a Historically Black College or University and is a part of the NSF ERC-RMB which includes research on the biomechanics of degradable medical devices. He is passionate about educating undergraduate, and graduate students, as well as the general community in biomechanics, biomedical engineering and the S.T.E.M. fields.

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Undergraduate programs in Biomedical Engineering have been around for a long time. However, change in the curricular structure has been slow and uneven. This Session will discuss the challenges worldwide to modernize the hundreds of programs that are being offered, in light of the new biological developments revolutionizing health care.

A new five year curriculum in Biomedical Engineering (MSc) has been established at Aalborg University. The curriculum reflects the multidisciplinary composition of Biomedical Engineering and it contains elements from the medical, engineering and natural sciences as well as humanities and the social sciences. The main objectives are to focus on the abilities and competencies that are required for biomedical engineers; this curriculum intends to deliver engineers with a good background in mathematics and physics and who are thoroughly trained in the engineering systems-approach. The curriculum follows the AAU study form with problem-oriented and project-organized studies. The first five semesters provides basic training in biomedical engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry, physiology, electronics and applied computer science. In the last five semester three specialities are provided: Sensors, signals and systems (SSS), Medical Informatics (MI) and Bio-mechanical engineering (BM). The curriculum starts September 1st 2000.

IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, 2002

Discusses preparing biomedical engineering students for real-world problem solving by putting theory into practice in the curriculum. It is concluded that mechanisms for preparing biomedical engineering students for real-world problem solving are numerous. Failure to incorporate such real-world experiences throughout the curriculum creates frustration for the student, particularly for the freshman or sophomore undergraduate who lacks the experience to draw a connection between theory and practice. Upon graduation, the biomedical engineer is suddenly confronted with real-world problems and design challenges that require a team of experts, project planning and execution, regulatory and quality control, financial support, and a satisfied customer. Too often, graduates are unprepared for this transition to real-world engineering.

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This book addresses a simplified and introductory curriculum for the field of Biomedical Engineering. It is suitable for 12 -17-year-old readers in Middle and High school. This curriculum, approach, and way of presenting information have been chosen after reading many books in the field of Biomedical Engineering and discerned the pros and cons of them from the point of view of two students in High School. This book is structured as follows: it introduces the definition of Biomedical Engineering, gives a historical perspective about the field and the old inventions, introduces the world of Biomedical Engineering - the different approaches of the field,- and explains the most important concepts needed in Biomedical Engineering Comprehension.

IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 2000

The well-documented emergence of Bioengineering from independent research into clinical problem-solving has influenced the development of Bioengineering education at Carnegie-Mellon. Offered as an option to undergraduates, Bioengineering supplements the basic curriculum of an Engineering department with courses in the life sciences, clinical and instrumentation laboratories, and a hospital internship. These laboratories and internship, which are described here in detail, have as their purpose to provide the student with a familiarity with engineering applications in the medical field and to encourage the ability to work cooperatively in the clinical environment. These specific skills are to be added to the general engineering excellence and ability for independent growth which are the goals of the basic departmental curricula. Two years from its introduction, enrollment in the option has grown to a total of 49 undergraduates for the current academic year.

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access Proceedings

(CMU) in Pittsburgh, PA. She received her B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Delaware in Newark, DE. She is an NSF GRFP fellow conducting her PhD research at CMU on tissue engineering gas exchange channels to fabricate biomimetic, artificial lung devices. Erica is a recipient of the 2020 American Society of Engineering Education WIED Mara H. Wasburn Early Engineering Educator Grant. Erica has served as a teaching assistant for BME senior design for two years, working under Dr. Conrad Zapanta. Her education research at CMU aims to provide students with a capstone design course that mimics the work dynamic between Biomedical Engineers and Industrial Designers in the medical device industry. She has served as president of CMU's Graduate Biomedical Engineering Society for one year and as president of an organization entitled, "CMU Women in BME" for two years.

IEEE Pulse, 2000

It is an interdisciplinary research engine that builds strength from highly recognized experts in biochemistry, biophysics, biology, and engineering, focusing on common critical themes. The range of faculty research interests is notable for its diversity, from the basic cell biology through cell function to the physiology of the whole organism, each directed at breakthroughs in biomedical devices for measurement and therapy. The department forges future leaders in bioengineering, mirroring the field in being energetic, interdisciplinary, and fast moving at the frontiers of biomedical discoveries. Our educational programs com bine a solid foundation in bio logical sciences and engineering, diverse communication skills, and training in the most advanced quantitative bioengineering research.

Biomedical engineering is one of the fastest spreading fields of engineering science. The innovations that have been produced are intended to improve health and quality of life -from the development of artificial organs, the improvement of imaging technologies that enable doctors to see more accurately than ever before, to technologies for monitoring patients at a distance. The technologies used combine engineering knowledge with applied knowledge from the fields of biology, chemistry and physics.

2004 Annual Conference Proceedings

A new program in Biomedical Engineering has been developed at LeTourneau University. Unlike most BME programs, this one is structured as one of five concentrations within a general engineering (B.S.E.) degree. Students receive a strong common core of mathematics, science, and engineering science courses, and then specialize in the final two years. Primary emphasis areas are in musculoskeletal biomechanics and biomedical instrumentation/signal processing. Development of the program entailed the establishment of (1) a series of specialized upper-level BME courses, (2) a BME laboratory capable of supporting basic experimentation and undergraduate research, (3) a BME capstone experience, (4) a BME summer internship experience, (5) guest workshops, and (6) a series of modules that fit within our core courses to facilitate "biomedical engineering across the curriculum." The first BME graduates will complete the program in May of 2004.

2020

The ECET department at Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU) is considering the introduction of Biomedical Engineering Technology (BMET) as an option under its Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) program. The health care industry forms a major segment of the U.S. economy with spending expected to surpass $2 trillion in the next decade. Biomedical devices represent one of the fastest growing segments of the health care economy. Though there are currently many Biomedical Engineering programs, few Biomedical Engineering Technology programs have been developed to address the need for qualified technologists in this filed. With a solid track record of producing highly qualified graduates for the electrical/electronics industry, EET program graduates receive a broad-based hands-on experience that encompasses circuit analysis and design, digital electronics, electronic devices and systems, telecommunication circuits and systems, data communications, signals and systems, controls, and electrical machines. The program provides an excellent framework for the introduction of the BMET option. The primary objective for the BMET option would be to produce graduates that will have the requisite skills for a successful career in the biomedical engineering/technology field. This paper examines some of the issues and considerations for the proposed development of the BMET option.

IEEE Pulse, 2010