Time Schedule:
Howard Jay Chizeck
E E 500
Seattle Campus
Weekly seminars on current topics in electrical engineering. More than one section may be offered in a given quarter. Credit/no credit only.
Class description
The course will involve lectures and discussions based upon readings on topics in the interdisciplinary field of "neural prostheses"--devices designed to restore function to individuals who have paralysis, sensory deficits or other conditions resulting from stroke, spinal cord injury and other damage to the central nervous system. Topics relating to "functional electrical stimulation" (FES) and control issues for neural prostheses will be addressed.This course is designed to provide an introduction to the field for researchers, and to encourage those in various fields to consider applying their expertise to problems in this domain.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Lectures, interactive discussions.
Recommended preparation
A book surveying the field by Popovic and Sinkjaer will be used as a reference (this book is available in a new paperback printing from the University of Aalborg for 60 euros; or $136 in hardcover (a slightly older version) from Amazon http://www.smi.auc.dk/book/index.html ).
Class assignments and grading
Readings and viewing of various information sources.
Attendance, participation in discussions and a "technology assessment" written exercise.
