This seminar course introduces students to the applications of technology in medicine and biology. In a one hour weekly meeting, speakers describe real world problems in biotechnology and bioengineering, and their progress toward a solution. Students also have the opportunity to visit laboratories performing state-of-the art research in such areas as biological/medical imaging, musculoskeletal biomechanics, rapid prototyping and manufacturing, and cardiac assist devices. The course acts as an introduction to the physiological and analytical techniques which help students learn to understand the challenges bioengineers face working in these environments.
