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BMES-4134: Global, Societal, and Ethical Considerations in Biomedical Engineering

Description: Overview of contemporary technological advances to improving human health. Comparison of healthcare systems, problems, and existing solutions throughout the developed and developing world. Consideration of legal and ethical issues associated with developing and implementing new medical technologies. Recognition and definition of gaps between medical needs and current methods and therapies between developed and developing countries. Conceptually design a novel technology.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: BMES-2104

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 7

Average GPA: 3.97 (A)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 96.49%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

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