NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 生醫工程導論(6886)
(Eng.) Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
Offering Dept Graduate Institute of Biomedical Engineering
Course Type Required Credits 3 Teacher CHING TAK SHING ect.
Department Graduate Institute of Biomedical Engineering/Graduate Language English Semester 2025-FALL
Course Description This course intends to facilitate the student’s understanding in all areas of biomedical engineering so that they can appreciate the collaborative nature of the field.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
This course provides an introductory overview of the multi-disciplinary field of biomedical engineering and will demonstrate to students how to apply their fundamental engineering skills to solving problems in medicine and biology.
Anatomy and physiology as they relate to specific applications to biomedical engineering will be reviewed.
1.Possess professional knowledge in biomedical engineering.
2.Plan and implement research projects, and have the ability to solve problems independently.
3.Ability to write scientific papers and communicate research results effectively.
4.Integration in interdisciplinary research and innovative research skills.
5.Possess insightful perspective on industry and globalization.
6.Capability of leadership, management, planning, communication and lifelong learning.
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Lecturing
Quiz
Assignment
Oral Presentation
Attendance
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 What is the destination of biomedical engineers? (Chapter 1)

Week 2 Characteristics of biomedical products (Chapter 2)
Week 3 Biochemistry and physiology (Chapter 3)
Week 4 Biomechanics (Chapter 4)
Week 5 Biomaterials (Chapter 6)
Week 6 Tissue engineering and artificial organ (Chapter 7)
Week 7 Bioinstrumentation (Chapter 8)
Week 8 Biosensors (Chapter 9)
Week 9 Mid-term take home exam
Week 10 Signal processing (Chapter 10)
Week 11 Numerical analysis in transdermal absorption
Week 12 Electrophysiology (Chapter 11)
Week 13 Physiological modeling (Chapter 12)
Week 14 Medical imaging (Chapter 16)
Week 15 Photodynamic therapy
Biomedical application of microfabrication
Week 16 Presentation
Final take home exam
self-directed
learning
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
Class participation 10%, first midterm exam 30%, second midterm exam 30%, final exam 30%
Textbook & other References
1. Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
J. Enderle, S. Blanchard, J. Bronzino
2nd Edition
Elsevier Press
ISBN: 0-12-238662-0
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
iLearning information exchange platform
Office Hours
Monday 10:00 AM ~11:30 AM
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
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Update Date, year/month/day:2025/08/13 16:29:07 Printed Date, year/month/day:2025 / 8 / 19
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