Rehabilitation engineering uses engineering principles to develop technological solutions and devices to assist individuals with disabilities. This course focuses on rehabilitation devices, external and internal, for communication and mobility. The units in the course give the chance to exercise the application of engineering analysis and design expertise to overcome disabilities and improve quality of life with assistive technologies. In the course, we will cover inclusive design processes with consumer engagement, human-computer interfaces, mobility and communication needs. All students will design a project that addresses an unmet need. The units will be taught through lectures and collaborative learning. Communication skills will be tested through a project ‘pitch’ presentation and written assignments.

This course covers ray optics, wave optics, light sources and detectors, human eye, Compound light microscope, Fluorescence microscope, Optical Coherence Tomography and Spectroscopy.
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