Current Courses (Fall 2010)

BMED 212   Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Design (3)

General introduction to bioengineering design, including examples of engineering analysis and design applied to representative topics in biomechanics, bioinstrumentation, biomaterials, biotechnology, and related areas. Review of technological needs, design methodology, testing procedures, statistical analysis, governmental regulation, evaluation of costs and benefits, quality of life, and ethical issues. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 143 or consent of instructor.

ENGR 110 Engineering Science I (3)

Introduction to engineering and computer science. Graphical communication and visualization as well as engineering orientation. Cultural pluralism and gender issues. 3 lectures.

Upcoming Courses

Winter 2011

ENGR 550  Technology Management for Biomedical Engineering (4)

Strategic technology development to sustain a competitive advantage in a business environment characterized by rapid and pervasive change.  Incorporation of emerging technologies and project management. Relationship to strategic plans and managing change in organizations.  Formulating, selecting, structuring, and planning projects to develop technology. Assessing likely future technological environments, speed of change in competitive environments, relationship to business, strategic, and technology plans of firms.  Technological and competitive impact assessment and business/technology strategy development.  4 Lectures,. Prerequisite: Advanced graduate program status or consent of instructor.

IME 577 Engineering Entrepreneurship (4)

The special requirements of entrepreneurship in a high-tech environment. Guest lectures, focused seminar topics, a business plan project, and case studies provide the tools to evaluate and pursue technology-based business opportunities. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

Other Courses Taught

AERO 510  Aersopace Systems Engineering I (4)

Project management. Scheduling and budgeting. Department of Defense acquisition development cycle. Queuing theory. Process control and life-cycle cost analysis. Contracts and negotiation. May also be available to offsite locations (Distance Education). 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.