ENGS 385 - Rehabilitation Engineering

This course exposes students to a variety of neurological and developmental disorders. The effects of the disease/injury, current treatments and engineering needs are explored both by lecture and observation at external sites such as Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. Examples of topics include cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, gait analysis, prosthetics, traumatic brain injury, and stroke. Students are also introduced to necessary considerations when performing research with human subjects such as the Institutional Review Board and Food and Drug Administration requirements.

Credits: 3
Terms Offered: As Needed
Prerequisites: Declared engineering major or minor, junior standing