BIOMEDE 5983
Transcript Abbreviation:
Ethics for MPD
Course Description:
An examination of contemporary issues in engineering ethics related to medical product development in the context of major ethical theories. Material covers the regulatory and compliance responsibilities and requirements of biomedical product developers.
Course Levels:
Graduate
Designation:
Required
Elective
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
2.00
Max Credit Hours
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
Hybrid Class (25-74% campus; 25-74% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Pre-Req: Graduate Standing in Biomedical Engineering; or permission of instructor
Co-Req: BIOMEDE 5901
Co-Req: BIOMEDE 5901
Electronically Enforced:
Yes
Exclusions
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Understand the role of engineering as a respected profession in society
Understand the ethical implications that surround engineering decisions
Understand the specific topics that biomedical engineers must address in medical product design.
Investigate contemporary ethical topics in medical product development with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
Recognize and examine engineering dilemmas in context of professionalism and ethical standards.
Communicate the ethical issues surrounding complex situations that occur in biomedical engineering design.
Work in a team to discuss and discern the multifaceted issues surrounding ethical biomedical engineering dilemmas.
Recommend solutions that balance both ethical and engineering ramifications of medical product design and processes.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethical Philosophy: Introduction, Professionalism, Ethical Dilemmas, Choices, Codes of Ethics, Moral Frameworks for Engineering Ethics, Engineering as Social Experimentation | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Product Engineering: Safety & Risk Labeling & Claims, Specification, Usability Assessments, Case Studies for the Design Process, Environmental Ethics & Life Cycle Management | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Duties of Engineers & Employees: Honesty/Privacy, Engineer's Responsibilities & Rights, Case Studies for the Workplace Business vs. Medical Expert vs. Engineer | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Biomedical Device Development: Privacy (HIPPA, Cyber), FDA Regulatory Philosophy (Special controls, post launch directives), Animal Rule Model, Risk Benefit, Recalls | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contemporary Ethical Topics: Artificial Intelligence, Cautious Optimism & Moral Leadership | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework Writing Assignments | 30% |
| In-Class Participation & Online Discussion | 30% |
| Final Group Project Report | 40% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ethics for bioengineering scientists: Treating data as clients | H. Winit | 2022 |
| Ethics in Engineering, 4th Edition | M.W. Martin & R. Schinzinger | 2005 |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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Embedded Literacies Info
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Attachments
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Additional Notes or Comments
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