Introduction to the design, development and operation of medical and assistive devices that can improve the quality of human life. Topics include: design of assistive, corrective, and diagnostic devices; human factors engineering; biocompatibility of materials; bioelectronics; biosensors; and lab-on-a-chip systems.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of the third year of the Mechanical Engineering or Integrated Engineering or Mechatronic Systems Engineering programs.

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours per week