BME Field Overview

Course Information

• Course Title: BME Field Overview
• Course Type: Practical (Skill & Employability)
• Credits: 1
• Total Hours: 32
• Schedule: Sunday 10:00 - 12:00
• Location: Class 43
• Instructor: Seyed Sadjad Abedi-Shahri
  • Email: AbediSadjad@gmail.com
• Lecture Materials: Provided via LMS.

Course Overview

This course familiarizes students with career paths in Biomedical Engineering and the technical and soft skills needed for related roles. It offers an overview of major subfields, common professional environments (industry, startups, healthcare, research centers), and includes talks/visits to connect classroom learning with real-world practice.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Describe major Biomedical Engineering areas (e.g., biomaterials, bioelectric, biomechanics, health technologies).
2. Identify common job roles and professional opportunities in the health ecosystem.
3. Explain how core undergraduate courses connect to practical skills and employability.
4. Gain introductory familiarity with key technical topics and typical tools/software used in the field.
5. Recognize essential professional and engineering ethics in healthcare-related work.

Syllabus

1. History of Biomedical Engineering; domains and specializations
2. Biomedical Engineering careers and job opportunities (including industry guests)
3. Undergraduate curriculum overview and the need for deep disciplinary understanding
4. Intro technical topics (signals, biomechanics equipment, orthotics/prosthetics/implants, biomaterials, tissue engineering, data analysis, etc.)
5. Types of health-related companies and businesses (startups, manufacturers, labs, tech centers)
6. Incubators, science & technology parks, and health-related research centers
7. Field visits related to Biomedical Engineering jobs (industry/health services/startups)
8. General and specialized software overview (e.g., MATLAB, LabVIEW, CATIA, ImageJ, OsiriX)
9. Professional ethics and engineering ethics in health applications

Evaluation Scheme

1. Class Activities + Assignments: 50%

   • Attendance and participation
   • Short reflections or assignments

2. Written Exam: 50%

Teaching & Learning Methods

A combination of instructor-led sessions, discussion-based learning, guest talks by industry professionals, and field visits.

Session Outline

Additional Information

• Special requirements (if applicable): Scientific visits and seminars (as scheduled).
• References: No fixed textbook; materials are provided during the course.