Course Number: ME-GenEd 0844-Section 1
Course Title: The Bionic Human
Credit Hours: 3.0
Day and Time: Tuesday & Thursday, 11:00 AM – 12:20 PM
Room Numbers: ENG 126
Course Director
Cezary Marcinkiewicz, Ph.D.
Office: Room 810, ENG bldg.
Phone: (215) 204-3301
E-mail: Cmarcink@temple.edu
Office Hours: TBA
Guest Lecturer
George Baran, Ph.D.
Office: Room 330, ENG bldg.
Phone: (215) 204-6011
Email: GRBaran@temple.edu
Office Hours: TBA
Teaching Assistants:
Quam O. Onigbanjo and Riddhi Gangolii
Office: Room 331, BioLife bldg
E-mail: bionichuman@temple.edu
Office Hours: TBA
Reading Material:
Required: THE BIONIC HUMAN, A Reader for ME-GenEd 0844, 3rd ed., (available at Temple University bookstore).
Reference: The Way We Work by David Macaulay (on reserve at Paley Library and Engineering & Architecture Library)
Course Content:
Health care is being revolutionized by the introduction of new technologies and materials developed by engineers and health
scientists. In this course you will be introduced to examples of these new technologies as we cover SOME of the following topics.
Tuesday, 27 August 2013
Lecture 1: Drs. Marcinkiewicz and
Baran
Introduce class and collect student information
Thursday, 29 August 2013
Tuesday, 3 September 2013
Thursday, 5 September 2013
Tuesday, 10 September 2013
Thursday, 12 September 2013
Tuesday, 17 September 2013
Thursday, 19 September 2013
Monday, 23 September 2013
Tuesday, 24 September 2013
Thursday, 26 September 2013
Tuesday, 1 October 2013
Thursday, 3 October 2013
Tuesday, 8 October 2013
Thursday, 10 October 2013
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Thursday, 17 October 2013
Tuesday, 22 October 2013
Thursday, 24 October 2013
Tuesday, 29 October 2013
Thursday, 31 October 2013
Monday, 4 November 2013
Tuesday, 5 November 2013
Thursday, 7 November 2013
Tuesday, 12 November 2013
Thursday, 14 November 2013
Tuesday, 19 November 2013
Thursday, 21 November 2013
Tuesday, 26 November2013
Tuesday, 3 December 2013
Thurs/Fri, 5-6 December 2013
TBA
Lecture 2: Dr. Marcinkiewicz
Lecture 3: Dr. Marcinkiewicz
Lecture 4: Dr. Marcinkiewicz
Lecture 5: Dr. Marcinkiewicz
Lecture 6: Dr. Baran
Exam 1 (first 30 minutes)
Lecture 7: Dr. Marcinkiewicz
Abstract due
Lecture 8: Dr. Marcinkiewicz
Lecture 9: Dr. Marcinkiewicz
Lecture 10: Dr. Marcinkiewicz
Lecture 11: Dr. Marcinkiewicz
Lecture 12: Drs. Baran &
Marcinkiewicz
Lecture 13: Dr. Baran
Lecture 14: Dr. Marcinkeiwicz
Exam 2
Lecture 15: Dr. Baran
Lecture 16: Dr. Baran
Lecture 17: Dr. Baran
Lecture 18: Dr. Baran
Final Paper due
Lecture 19: Dr. Baran
Lecture 20: Dr. Baran
Lecture 21: Dr. Baran
Exam 3
Lecture 22: Dr. Marcinkeiwicz
Lecture 23: Dr. Marcinkeiwicz
Lecture 24: Dr. Marcinkeiwicz
Lecture 25: Dr. Baran
Study Days
Comprehensive Final Exam
Review of some basic concepts & Paper directions
X-Ray
CAT Scan
MRI
Science-, Math-, and Common-Sense MRI
Librarian
Designer Drugs
Targeted Drug Delivery
Drug delivery laboratory
Performance Enhancing Drugs
Genetic Engineering
Ethics: Genetic Testing & Group discussion
Ethics: End of Life Decisions
Ethics: Regulatory Issues
Synthetic Biomaterials I
Synthetic Biomaterials II; Materials Laboratory
Orthopedic and Dental Implants & Biocompatibility
Mechanics of the musculoskeletal system
Stem cells and tissue engineering I; Surfaces Laboratory
Stem cells and tissue engineering II
Materials Review
Stents, Catheters, Heart valves
Heart transplant and cardiac assist devices
Blood Pressure and heart rate laboratory
Bio-mimetics and nanotechnology
Grading
Three (3) during the semester exams
Final exam
Homework & Laboratory reports
Proposal for final report
Final report
Attendance
14 points each for a total of 42 points
20 points
15 points
4 points
14 points
10 points
Attendance: You are expected to attend all lecture and laboratory sessions. Laboratory attendance is mandatory for successful
completion of this course. Please note that the cell phones must be turned off during class; text messaging or answering phone
calls during the class/lab sessions is not allowed. Laptop or notebook computers may not be used during lecture.
Late Assignments: Assignments submitted one class period late will be graded for a maximum of 50% credit. Assignments submitted
more than one class period late will not be accepted. No credit or make-up exams will be given for exams missed without a valid
excuse (documented major medical or family emergency).
Exam Format: There will be four closed book, closed note exams (three during the semester and one final). The final exam will be
comprehensive. Cell phones must be turned off during exams.
Final Report
All students will be required to prepare a final report discussing the state-of-art in one area of medical technology; the final report
should have a section on ethical/regulatory concerns and another on the future of the medical technology being reviewed. The final
report for the projects will be due on 4 November 2013. The final report should be prepared as a manuscript according to the
instructions posted on the Blackboard. The final report should be submitted through SafeAssignment on Blackboard to check
for plagiarism. The report should be at least 8 pages (double spaced) with at least 8 citations to papers published in reputable journals
(e.g., Scientific American, New York Times, etc.).
In preparing your final report you are encouraged to seek assistance from The Writing Center (http://www.temple.edu/writingctr/)
which provides a wide array of services to students who would like to improve their writing skills.
For Temple University policies on student responsibilities and academic honesty please see:
http://www.temple.edu/bulletin/Responsibilities_rights/responsibilities/responsibilities.shtm
Academic Rights and Responsibilities
Temple University students who believe that instructors are introducing extraneous material into class discussions or that their grades
are being affected by their opinions or views that are unrelated to a course’s subject matter can file a complaint under the University’s
policy on academic rights and responsibilities. The full policy can be found at:
http://policies.temple.edu/getdoc.asp?policy_no=03.70.02
The policy encourages students to first discuss their concerns with their instructor. If a student is uncomfortable doing so, or if
discussions with the instructor do not resolve the student’s concerns, an informal complaint can be made to the Student Ombudsperson
for the student’s school or college. Unresolved complaints may be referred to the dean for handling in accordance with the school or
college’s established grievance procedure. Final appeals will be determined by the Provost.
Students with documented disabilities
Any student who has a need for accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the course instructor privately to discuss
the specific situation as soon as possible. Contact Disability Resources and Services at 215-204-1280 in 100 Ritter Annex to coordinate
reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities; http://www.temple.edu/studentaffairs/disability/