This introduction to biomedical engineering served as a brief overview of the field of bioengineering. The class taught me about three main divisions of biomedical engineering: biomechanics/biomaterials, bioelectricity/bioimaging, and molecular/cellular biomedical engineering. From here, each lecture reached a bit further within these specializations covering a wide range of topics. For instance, there were lectures dedicated to ultrasound, different biomaterials, etc. which gave a brief overview of the topic, the fundamentals behind it, and a few applications of the field. Having completed this course, I believe I was able to truly learn about what biomedical engineering is, as well as determine which specialization I believe is best for me.

Further, as part of this class, there was a required semester-long group project where students worked together to develop an engineering solution to a biomedical problem. Not only did this project serve to exercise my creativity, but it allowed me to apply some information I had learned in class, specifically in my case relating to bone remodeling. Further, it allowed me to learn how to better work in a group of people who perhaps have different skills and motivations. Additionally, through multiple presentations, I was able to improve my public speaking skills. Lastly, as part of a final design paper, I was able to improve my academic writing. I believe this project was a great learning opportunity and I am glad to have had the chance to work with some excellent students.