Medical Device Design

AY2020/2021 Semester 1

This course introduces two software packages for prototyping shape and function of a medical device, and also teaches principles behind some medical devices being used in clinical setting. Students will use their creativity to finish their group project that uses both software skills and electronic circuit knowledge. Following items are included in lecture contents: 1. Sensors, signal amplifiers, and data acquisition 2. Pro/Engineer hands-on for 3D CAD 3. LabVIEW hands-on for instrument function prototyping 4. Cardiovascular device, blood flow probe, optical clinical devices, etc