BMI Course Information
BMI 483 Capstone II (3)
Instructor Information |
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Fall 2009 |
Course not offered |
Spring 2009 |
Course not offered |
Catalog Description
Second course in capstone sequence for biomedical informatics majors emphasizing the development of technical skills and effective team work within the context of an applied project in biomedical informatics.
Prerequisites
BMI 482
Course Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this course will be able to:
1. plan and manage activities for a substantial biomedical informatics applied project
2. understand the challenges of leadership and be able to lead a technical activity.
3. implement and validate a substantial applied project using current techniques, skills and tools.
4. work with a project sponsor to define completion criteria and quality requirements for an applied project.
5. communicate technical concepts and material effectively both orally and in writing to a range of audiences.
6. recognize the need and demonstrate the skills for continuing to learn throughout their career.
7. objectively evaluate his peers’ work and contributions.
8. understand professional, ethical, legal, security and social responsibilities needed to perform with integrity in professional practice.
Major Topics and Time Covered
1. Project management (2 weeks)
2. Leadership (1 week)
3. Testing and quality (2 weeks)
4. Software development/implementation (5 weeks)
5. Business plans and development (2 weeks)
6. Professional, ethical, legal, security and social responsibilities (2 weeks)
7. Continuing professional development (1 week)