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Credit: 1 course unit
Elective course
Catalog Description:
An individualized research-based learning
experience on a biomedical research problem. Requires preparation of a
proposal, literature evaluation, and preparation of a research paper and presentation.
Regular progress reports and meetings with a faculty advisor are
required.
Prerequisites:
Freshman or Sophomore Standing in the
Bioengineering Program (both BAS and BSE).
Class/laboratory schedule: Arranged with project advisor
Course
Objectives:
This course provides an opportunity
for students to create a customized lab-based research learning
experience during their undergraduate education and touches upon all
program objectives. It provides a comprehensive experience in the project
process including technical aspects, communication and ethics.
Topics covered:
No set topics, but students completing this
course should be able to
1. Define a clear
motivation for the project chosen
2. Develop a working
relationship with an advisor and/or team in a multidisciplinary
environment
3. Learn and
integrate technical material in new areas and review the essence of a new
technical field
4. Be able to apply newly acquired
engineering and scientific methods
5. Write a proposal for
the project
6. Assess ethical
issues related to responsible conduct of research
7. Assess progress
and describe engineering and scientific accomplishments and failures of
the project.
8. Prepare an
effective poster to communicate the scientific findings to the public.
9. Translate the
essence of the research project into a coherent oral presentation.
10. Write a
professional final report with publication quality, which is written
correctly for a defined format.
Contribution towards Professional
Component:
Proportion of engineering science, engineering
design, and basic science is dependent on particular project.
Contribution towards Program
Outcomes:
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Multidisciplinary Ability
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Med.
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Problem Solving Approach
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High
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Problem Solving Methods
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Med.
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Experimentation
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Med.
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Design
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Med.
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Professional Orientation
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Med.
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Person(s) Preparing Description
and Date:
Gershon Buchsbaum
July 2007
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