BME 4500: Ethical issues in Biomedical Technology (2026-2027)

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This course discusses ethical challenges in designing, developing, and deploying biomedical technologies. Students will practice identifying and analyzing ethical challenges surrounding issues such as costs of medical care and devices, impacts of modifying or supplementing human abilities, and the availability, effectiveness, and accessibility of biomedical technologies. Students will also consider ethical issues surrounding human subjects and animal research, including learning about FDA and human subjects research requirements. The goal will be to prepare students to respond ethically when in professional practice knowing that ethical challenges will arise. Fee(s): Engineering Materials Fee