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Yale University

Introduction to Biomedical Engineering - Concepts and Applications

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Explore the fascinating world of biomedical engineering in this introductory lecture from Yale University. Discover how this interdisciplinary field impacts daily life through various applications such as chest x-rays, PET scans, and gene chips. Compare living standards and medical technologies from past to present, highlighting the significant advancements and areas for improvement in biomedical engineering. Gain insights into the course syllabus, reading materials, and grading logistics while examining societal issues related to developing materials and devices in this field. Delve into topics including the history of engineering, disease control, and the future of biomedical technologies in this comprehensive 43-minute video lecture.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. Introduction
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- Chapter 2. Biomedical Engineering in Everyday Life
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- Chapter 3. A Brief History of Engineering
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- Chapter 4. Biomedical Engineering in Disease Control
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- Chapter 5. Course Overview and Logistics
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- Chapter 6. Conclusion
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  • During the lecture, the lecturer introduced to us key points on what use is Biomedical engineering in our World today
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    Ayaan Hassan
    amazing teacher, he explained so thoroughly, and really boosted, my passion, hats off to him,
    and this really helped grow my interest in biological mechanics of the human body
  • Izuchukwu Ebonam
    I really want to appreciate our Lecturer . Thanks Sir. I never knew biomedical engineering is so vast like this , I will really need to think outside these ones , I've learnt about today
  • Profile image for Jahangir
    Jahangir
    عالی بود محتوای خیلی خیلی خوبی داشت تو حوزه مهندسی پزشکی و متشکرم از برگزار کننده هاش و خیلی استاد به توضیحات مسلط بود
  • Profile image for Sakthi Nagarajan P
    Sakthi Nagarajan P
    It's easy to understand the basic and how to relate them with engineering innovation, it made thought about ideas made medical machine which are more expensive in developing countries. When told experience of concepts related to biomedical engineering, made to realise the development of health care and still needs to get more advanced and affordable to everyone.

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