BME 460 - Biomedical Device Design

Institution:

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Description:

This is a required project-based learning course for Biomedical Engineering (BME) majors. It introduces the engineering design process and related concepts, tools, and methodologies in the context of biomedical device design. Students will work in teams to redesign, modify, fabricate, and validate a current medical device. Topics include the engineering design process, rapid prototyping using 3D printing, finite-element analysis (FEA), and the use of standards in design evaluation (e.g., ASTM testing standards).

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BME 120, BME 365

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wcupa.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 436-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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