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University of California, San Diego Shu Chien, M.D., Ph.D. . Workshop on BME Teaching of Innovation, Design & Entrepreneurship. BENG 1: Introduction to Bioengineering. For Freshmen An introduction to the central topics of Bioengineering in a seminar format. Design project
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University of California, San DiegoShu Chien, M.D., Ph.D. Workshop on BME Teaching of Innovation, Design & Entrepreneurship
BENG 1: Introduction to Bioengineering • For Freshmen • An introduction to the central topics of Bioengineering in a seminar format. • Design project • Problem definition • Teamwork • Inventiveness • Information access • Communication • Ethics and social responsibility University of California, San Diego
BENG 186C: Bioengineering Design • For Seniors (ABET major) • Preparation of formal engineering presentations and reports on a series of engineering analysis and design problems • Emphases on • Generation of concept • Knowledge of existing devices • Novelty of the development • Use of analytical approaches • Regulatory agencies and procedures University of California, San Diego
BENG 207: BioBusiness: Starting, Growing, and Harvesting a Biotech Company • For Graduate Students • Given by MBA, PhD, who works for angel investment group • Case studies • From Harvard Business School (by purchase) • In the area of biotechnology • Team presentations • Assignments • Memo about a novel business opportunity • Mock presentations for investors University of California, San Diego
Describe particularly novel and/or effective methods you use to teach innovation & entrepreneurship • von Liebig Center for Entrepreneurism and Technology Advancement • Industrial Internship Program for hands-on experiences (Team internship) • Panel discussions by alumni in industry • Presentation of ideas to peers • Concept generation • Feasibility studies • Commercialization University of California, San Diego
How do you measure outcomes? • Multiple levels • Course • Faculty: encourage continued modernization • Students: Course And Professor Evaluation (CAPE) • Major • Graduation rate: Rising steadily to nearly 70%, with clarification of Bioengineering vs. related fields to prospective students. • Students: Representation on Undergraduate Committee Senior survey • Recent alumni survery • Employer / Industry survey • Faculty: Evaluations, recommendations • National rankings (U.S. News) University of California, San Diego
Describe a course project or exercise that exemplifies “best practices” Team Internship with ABIOMED, Inc. • 1. Biomedical Systems Engineer / Project Leader • 2. BE student interested in mechanics • 3. BE student interested in electrical/systems engineering • 4. Software engineer interested in bioengineering 10-week project on artificial heart (BioCor) involving hardware and software development. • Transcutaneous energy transmission system • Venous O2 sensing for cardiac output control of the AbioCor • P-wave detection for beat-rate control of the BioCor University of California, San Diego