3 credits
Fall 2026 Lecture Upper Division
This immersive virtual reality (VR)-based course introduces engineering students to the medical school gross anatomy curriculum, providing a deep understanding of human structure and function through interactive 3D dissection and clinical case studies. Students develop the technical and anatomical literacy required for biomedical innovation while gaining the communication skills, terminology, and collaborative competencies needed to work confidently and effectively with medical professionals.
Learning Outcomes1Learn about the donor process and the use of cadavers throughout history.
2Identify and name the components of the human body from cells to organ systems.
3Learn about the composition and function(s) of various cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems throughout the body.
4Learn how to effectively communicate with stakeholders using medical terminology.
5Apply engineering principles to analyze past medical device failures and to predict hypothetical future medical device failures.
6Learn ethical and professional guidelines when working with medical donors and healthcare data.
7Communicate effectively between mathematical, engineering, biological, and medical disciplines, including with subject matter experts.
Restrictions
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