ME EN 573
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Design of Medical Devices
Mechanical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
This interdisciplinary course aims to provide a comprehensive and practical understanding of the design, development, and deployment of medical devices. Rooted in mechanical engineering, the course integrates key principles from biomedicine, materials science, quality assurance, and intellectual property law. With a focus on real-world application, students will engage in case studies, a hands-on project, and team-based design exercises that simulate the challenges and opportunities within the medical device industry.
When Taught
Fall
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
0
Recommended
BIO 100
Title
Medical device design life cycle
Learning Outcome
Explain in detail each step of the medical device design life cycle and apply it correctly to a course project.
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Ethics, standards, regulation, and quality control
Learning Outcome
Correctly navigate ISO standards, safety, ethical, the regulatory frameworks, and quality controls and apply them correctly to design case studies or scenarios.
Title
Innovative approaches
Learning Outcome
Apply innovative approaches such as bio-inspired design and adaptive design for specific populations (e.g. male, female, age-specific populations) in case studies and/or a course project.
Title
Intellectual property
Learning Outcome
Understand intellectual property (IP) considerations involved in medical device design and estimate an IP pathway and timeline for an example project.
Title
Practical experience
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate competence in device specification, execution, validation, and verification on a medical industry-relevant project.
