Educational Outcomes

1. Students should be able to draw upon basic knowledge in science and mathematics to address engineering problems in a biomedical context.
   1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the basic principles of chemistry, physics, and calculus through differential equations, linear algebra, and biology, and demonstrate intermediate knowledge in a focused area within the biological sciences.
   2. Demonstrate ability to apply basic science concepts as foundations to biomedical engineering analysis or design.
2. Students should be able to apply principles of engineering analysis to solve problems in medicine and biology.
   1. Demonstrate ability to solve general engineering analysis problems and problems related to medicine and biology.
   2. Demonstrate ability to use computational tools (e.g., spreadsheets, structured programming languages, analysis, and data acquisition software, and simulation software) and to write logical algorithms.
3. Students should have knowledge of fundamental methods of engineering design and be able to apply design principles to solve problems in medicine and biology.
   1. Demonstrate ability to design a process, component, or system to meet a specific biomedical need.
   2. Demonstrate ability to solve open-ended problems.
4. Students should be able to apply the scientific method as a means to obtain a mechanistic understanding of biomedical processes.
   1. Demonstrate ability to make measurements and record results.
   2. Demonstrate ability to analyze results of measurements for significance.
   3. Demonstrate awareness of common sources of error in experimental measurements.
   4. Demonstrate ability to evaluate hypotheses in unknown situations, and to design and/or use experimental procedures to test and compare hypotheses.
5. Students should display good team working skills and be able to make coherent public presentations of their work.
   1. Demonstrate ability and willingness to use team-working and problem-solving skills.
   2. Give, and receive feedback on, oral and poster presentations.
   3. Prepare, and receive feedback on, written reports of an engineering or scientific analysis or experiment.
   4. Ability to use research tools such as electronic databases of scientific articles.
6. Students should understand and practice professionalism and have well-defined career plans.
   1. Articulate a workable plan of action to achieve a career as a practicing engineer or to achieve admission to graduate or professional school.
   2. Demonstrate an appreciation of social responsibilities, ethics, and professionalism.
7. Students should demonstrate an awareness of the process, value, and potential of research in biomedical engineering.