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BME 102 BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING: DEFINITION, HISTORY, COMPONENTS Objective Question

Question

Biomedical engineering became established as an academic discipline and saw widespread application of computers in healthcare primarily during which period?
Options
A Ancient & Pre-scientific roots
B The Foundations (late 19th-early 20th century)
C The Rise of Modern Biomedical Engineering (World War II Era)
D Formalization of the discipline (1960s-present)
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Under '4. Formalization of the discipline (1960s-present)', it states: 'The 1960s marked the establishment of biomedical engineering as an academic discipline and the widespread application of computers in healthcare.'

Hint

The question asks about the 'formalization' and academic establishment of the field.

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