A project-based learning approach for university students in biomedical engineering

Lewis De La Cruz; Renzo Chan-Rios; Moises Meza-Rodriguez; Jean Pierre Tincopa; Paulo Vela-Anton

doi:10.18687/LACCEI2024.1.1.1716

A project-based learning approach for university students in biomedical engineering

Lewis De La Cruz
, Renzo Chan-Rios
, Moises Meza-Rodriguez
, Jean Pierre Tincopa
, Paulo Vela-Anton

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Abstract

This paper explores the implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in a”Fundamentals of Biodesign” course for undergraduate biomedical engineering students, emphasizing its effectiveness in promoting practical application of knowledge, skill development, and innovation. Students work in groups on specific clinical cases, utilizing tools like Ishikawa diagrams and empathy maps to define problems and progress iteratively through stages, ultimately achieving a functional prototype for real medical needs. Results indicate 100% achievement of course objectives, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and knowledge integration, preparing students for their future careers. The conclusion suggests extending PBL methodology to other courses to train biomedical engineers capable of addressing public health challenges through innovative solutions.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 22nd LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Subtitle of host publication	Sustainable Engineering for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Future at the Service of Education, Research, and Industry for a Society 5.0., LACCEI 2024
Publisher	Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions
ISBN (Electronic)	9786289520781
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.18687/LACCEI2024.1.1.1716
State	Published - 2024
Externally published	Yes
Event	22nd LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology, LACCEI 2024 - Hybrid, San Jose, Costa Rica Duration: 17 Jul 2024 → 19 Jul 2024

Publication series

Name	Proceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
ISSN (Electronic)	2414-6390

Conference

Conference	22nd LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology, LACCEI 2024
Country/Territory	Costa Rica
City	Hybrid, San Jose
Period	17/07/24 → 19/07/24

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

Active Learning
anemia
Biomedical Engineering
Course Structure
fibromyalgia
lymphedema
PBL
project-based learning
stroke

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De La Cruz, L., Chan-Rios, R., Meza-Rodriguez, M., Tincopa, J. P., & Vela-Anton, P. (2024). A project-based learning approach for university students in biomedical engineering. In Proceedings of the 22nd LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology: Sustainable Engineering for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Future at the Service of Education, Research, and Industry for a Society 5.0., LACCEI 2024 (Proceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology). Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions. https://doi.org/10.18687/LACCEI2024.1.1.1716

De La Cruz, Lewis ; Chan-Rios, Renzo ; Meza-Rodriguez, Moises et al. / A project-based learning approach for university students in biomedical engineering. Proceedings of the 22nd LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology: Sustainable Engineering for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Future at the Service of Education, Research, and Industry for a Society 5.0., LACCEI 2024. Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions, 2024. (Proceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology).

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De La Cruz, L, Chan-Rios, R, Meza-Rodriguez, M, Tincopa, JP & Vela-Anton, P 2024, A project-based learning approach for university students in biomedical engineering. in Proceedings of the 22nd LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology: Sustainable Engineering for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Future at the Service of Education, Research, and Industry for a Society 5.0., LACCEI 2024. Proceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology, Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions, 22nd LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology, LACCEI 2024, Hybrid, San Jose, Costa Rica, 17/07/24. https://doi.org/10.18687/LACCEI2024.1.1.1716

A project-based learning approach for university students in biomedical engineering. / De La Cruz, Lewis; Chan-Rios, Renzo; Meza-Rodriguez, Moises et al.
Proceedings of the 22nd LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology: Sustainable Engineering for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Future at the Service of Education, Research, and Industry for a Society 5.0., LACCEI 2024. Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions, 2024. (Proceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology).

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De La Cruz L, Chan-Rios R, Meza-Rodriguez M, Tincopa JP, Vela-Anton P. A project-based learning approach for university students in biomedical engineering. In Proceedings of the 22nd LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology: Sustainable Engineering for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Future at the Service of Education, Research, and Industry for a Society 5.0., LACCEI 2024. Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions. 2024. (Proceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology). doi: 10.18687/LACCEI2024.1.1.1716

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