0 or 2 credits
Fall 2025 Studio Upper Division
This active learning course covers standards of practice, regulatory and legal requirements, and moral and ethical issues; increases awareness of career paths; and addresses current and emerging trends and challenges at the frontiers of the field of biomedical engineering. Most class sessions will consist of a short introduction to a topic followed by a breakout session for active investigation of the topic. During the breakout sessions, course instructors will be available to guide discussion and answer questions.
Learning Outcomes1Recognize and describe professional and ethical codes of conduct, and ethical dilemmas which pertain to a practicing biomedical engineer.
2Use basic technical writing skills to clearly and concisely synthesize relevant technical information, data, and ideas from multiple sources.
3Generate personal statements, curriculum vitae and other professional documents that are used in choses career pathways that are available to biomedical engineers.
4Describe contemporary issues in biomedical engineering and understand their impact on personal and public health.
5Identify skills and opportunities that enhance professional career development.
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made by Purdue students.