Using Hands-On Physical Computing Projects to Teach Computer Programming to Biomedical Engineering StudentsSource: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering:;2018:;volume( 140 ):;issue: 008::page 81007DOI: 10.1115/1.4040226Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Rapid advancements in the multidisciplinary field of biomedical engineering (BME) require competitive engineers with skill sets in a broad range of subjects including biology, physiology, mechanics, circuits, and programming. Accordingly, such a need should be reflected in the training of BME students. Among those skills, computer programming is an essential tool that is used in a wide variety of applications. In this paper, we have provided our experience in incorporating project-based learning, a promising approach in active learning, for teaching computer programming to BME students. We describe a low-cost method for using physical, hands-on computing that directly relates to BME. Additionally, we detail our efforts to teach multiple programming languages in one semester and provide a detailed analysis of the outcomes. We also provide basic materials for other instructors to adapt to fit their own needs.
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| contributor author | Ham, Trevor | |
| contributor author | Cyrus Rezvanifar, S. | |
| contributor author | Thomas, Vineet S. | |
| contributor author | Amini, Rouzbeh | |
| date accessioned | 2019-02-28T11:10:51Z | |
| date available | 2019-02-28T11:10:51Z | |
| date copyright | 6/1/2018 12:00:00 AM | |
| date issued | 2018 | |
| identifier issn | 0148-0731 | |
| identifier other | bio_140_08_081007.pdf | |
| identifier uri | http://yetl.yabesh.ir/yetl1/handle/yetl/4253535 | |
| description abstract | Rapid advancements in the multidisciplinary field of biomedical engineering (BME) require competitive engineers with skill sets in a broad range of subjects including biology, physiology, mechanics, circuits, and programming. Accordingly, such a need should be reflected in the training of BME students. Among those skills, computer programming is an essential tool that is used in a wide variety of applications. In this paper, we have provided our experience in incorporating project-based learning, a promising approach in active learning, for teaching computer programming to BME students. We describe a low-cost method for using physical, hands-on computing that directly relates to BME. Additionally, we detail our efforts to teach multiple programming languages in one semester and provide a detailed analysis of the outcomes. We also provide basic materials for other instructors to adapt to fit their own needs. | |
| publisher | The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) | |
| title | Using Hands-On Physical Computing Projects to Teach Computer Programming to Biomedical Engineering Students | |
| type | Journal Paper | |
| journal volume | 140 | |
| journal issue | 8 | |
| journal title | Journal of Biomechanical Engineering | |
| identifier doi | 10.1115/1.4040226 | |
| journal fristpage | 81007 | |
| journal lastpage | 081007-5 | |
| tree | Journal of Biomechanical Engineering:;2018:;volume( 140 ):;issue: 008 | |
| contenttype | Fulltext |