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SYSC 4201 [0.5 credit] Ethics, Research Methods and Standards for Biomedical Engineering


Ethical theories, ethical decision-making, biomedical research ethics: informed consent, confidentiality, privacy, research ethics boards; research methods: hypothesis formulation, data collection, sampling bias, experimental design, statistical literacy; regulations for design, manufacture, certification of medical devices; impact of technology and research (social, political, financial).
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 3605 or SYSC 3203.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis one and a half hours per week.