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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2023
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BIOE 555 001 (CRN: 24334)
PROTOTYPING & FABRICATION
Long Title: PROTOTYPING AND FABRICATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES
Department: Bioengineering
Instructor: Wettergreen, Matthew
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM TR (9-JAN-2023 - 21-APR-2023)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 12
Section Enrolled: 3
Enrollment data as of: 15-MAR-2025 3:18AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: Students will learn the technical fundamentals, industrial applications, and practical skills of physical and digital prototyping of medical devices. Students will operate machines and apply relevant techniques to produce physical objects that demonstrate best practices. Fabricated objects will be considered from the perspective of design for manufacturing for medical devices, including production cost models, part redesign for high volume production, and materials selection for scale up. Students will train with the instructor and learn by doing with other students. Work will be completed individually and in pairs, with a strong emphasis on collaboration fostering creativity and increased proficiency.