This course will cover topics pertaining to the use of computers in medicine,
ranging from its historical roots to speculative projections. The course is
intended for students with experience in computing and an interest in the
application of computer science to a specific domain or with an interest in
medicine as a career and some computing background. Some of the specific
topics that will be covered include networking in medicine, artificial
intelligence, privacy and confidentiality, PDA's, intelligent biosensors
and devices, home health networks and robotics.