Medical Device Design I

Summer 2024 > Engineering/Engineering Technology > PLAS.5530 > 031

Course No: PLAS.5530-031; SIS Class Nbr: 1228; SIS Term: 3340
Course Status: Open

Course Description

A systematic approach to inventing new medical devices. The class details the process of validating medical needs including market assessment and the evaluation of existing technologies; basics of regulatory (FDA) and reimbursement planning; brainstorming and early prototyping for concept creation. Course format includes expert guest lecturers and interactive practical discussions with faculty. Students will prepare a medical device proposal and presentation.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
  • Core Codes: STEM
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Sally Shady-Elghamrawi
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2024 Summer: May 13 to Aug 04
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $1800 | Pay as little as $910/mo for this course.
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  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: Graduate Certificate in Design & Manufacturing Engineering, Graduate Certificate in Medical Plastics Design and Manufacturing, M.S. in Engineering Management, M.S.E. in Plastics Engineering, Graduate Certificate in Plastics Design

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