BME 162 - Introduction to User-Centered Biomedical Design 2
In this course, students will engage in team-based design project with a focus on engineering analysis, prototyping, and testing. Students will learn about the user-centered, iterative engineering design process and human factors design principles and techniques. Specific topics include design specifications, QFD, design documentation, decision-making tools, function analysis, physical and cognitive ergonomics, teamwork, and ethical user testing.
Prerequisites
Level at least 1B Biomedical Engineering.
Offerings
Winter 2026 [1261]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|
| LEC 001 | 4803 | 91 / 104 | 10:30 - 12:20 | W | | |
| TUT 101 | 4804 | 91 / 104 | 11:30 - 12:20 | M | | |
Winter 2025 [1251]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|
| LEC 001 | 4972 | 74 / 83 | 09:30 - 11:20 | Th | | |
| TST 201 | 8942 | 74 / 83 | 14:30 - 16:20 | F | | |
| TUT 101 | 4973 | 74 / 83 | 11:00 - 11:50 | M | | |
Winter 2024 [1241]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|
| LEC 001 | 4964 | 81 / 90 | 13:30 - 14:20 | Th | | |
| TUT 101 | 4965 | 81 / 90 | 14:30 - 15:20 | Th | | |
Winter 2023 [1231]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|
| LEC 001 | 5030 | 102 / 115 | 09:30 - 11:20 | T | E7 4433 | Jenny Howcroft |
| TUT 101 | 5031 | 102 / 115 | 10:30 - 11:20 | F | E7 4433 | Jenny Howcroft |
Winter 2022 [1221]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|
| LEC 001 | 4949 | 94 / 102 | 09:30 - 11:20 | T | E5 6008 | Jenny Howcroft |
| TUT 101 | 4950 | 94 / 102 | 13:30 - 14:20 | F | E5 6008 | Jenny Howcroft |
Winter 2021 [1211]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|
| LEC 041 | 5024 | 107 / 110 | 09:30 - 11:20 | T | | Jenny Howcroft |
| TUT 141 | 5025 | 107 / 110 | 13:30 - 14:20 | Th | | Jenny Howcroft |
Winter 2020 [1201]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|
| LEC 001 | 4940 | 90 / 98 | 12:30 - 14:20 | M | E5 6008 | Jenny Howcroft |
| TUT 101 | 4941 | 90 / 98 | 13:30 - 14:20 | W | E5 6008 | Jenny Howcroft |
Winter 2019 [1191]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|
| LEC 001 | 4855 | 75 / 94 | 12:30 - 14:20 | M | E5 6008 | Catherine Burns |
| TUT 101 | 4856 | 75 / 94 | 10:30 - 11:20 | W | E5 6008 | Catherine Burns |
Winter 2018 [1181]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|
| LEC 001 | 5065 | 68 / 77 | 09:30 - 11:20 | M | E5 6004 | Catherine Burns |
| TUT 101 | 5066 | 68 / 77 | 10:30 - 11:20 | W | E5 6004 | Catherine Burns |
Winter 2017 [1171]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|
| LEC 001 | 4901 | 53 / 60 | 12:30 - 13:20 | M | E5 6004 | Catherine Burns |
| TUT 101 | 4902 | 53 / 60 | 13:30 - 14:20 | M | E5 6004 | Catherine Burns |
Winter 2016 [1161]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|
| LEC 001 | 5517 | 55 / 60 | 12:30 - 13:20 | M | E5 6004 | Catherine Burns |
| TUT 101 | 5518 | 55 / 60 | 13:30 - 14:20 | M | E5 6004 | Catherine Burns |
Winter 2015 [1151]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|
| LEC 001 | 7935 | 41 / 45 | 12:30 - 13:20 | M | E5 6004 | Catherine Burns |
| TUT 101 | 7936 | 41 / 45 | 13:30 - 14:20 | M | E5 6004 | Catherine Burns |