The course of BME 100 explored the various aspects of the field of Biomedical Engineering. It touched upon topics including bioelectricity, bioimaging, and synthetic biology. In each unit, basic principles of core classes like chemistry and physics were applied. This was evident in exploring tissue engineered polymers, types of stem cells, and analyzing graphs of force/displacement and stress/strain. The ability to communicate effectively while understanding professional and ethical responsibility was developed by applying the information from class lectures in quizzes, exams, and problem sets. The group design project encouraged the use of teamwork, research, and communication skills through the division of work for the presentations, paper, and poster. Presentation skills were refined through the showcasing of design updates– two powerpoint, one poster– throughout the course. 

 

Another aspect of the course involved watching videos of the faculty members in the Biomedical Engineering department. This allowed for the understanding of the wide range of research being performed in the field while encouraging students to learn more about professors on campus.