Biomedical Engineering Design Project (BMEN90017)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
This subject involves undertaking a major design project, requiring independent investigation in a team context to produce an advanced biomedical engineering design in a timely and professional manner. Examples of possible design problems include the development of a pacemaker and sensor, development of new methods for delivering personalized medical treatments, and a new device for interfacing with the brain. In addition to written reports, students will present their findings in an oral presentation format.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics include:
System-level device descriptions, component interface specifications, regulatory bodies and biomedical device approval processes, intellectual property, component specifications, biomaterials and biocompatibility, manufacturing specifications, economic analyses.
This subject has been integrated with the Skills Towards Employment Program (STEP) and contains activities that can assist in the completion of the Engineering Practice Hurdle (EPH).
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
Having completed this unit the student should be able to:
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to complete a technical project;
- Develop a range of strategies and choose a preferred strategy that satisfies performance, safety, regulatory, economic and sustainability requirements;
- Undertake the technical computations required to justify the design solution;
- Write a technical report and/or design specifications;
- Present their work to the class;
- Assess the work of their peers.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance
- Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member
- Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
- Openness to new ideas and unconventional critiques of received wisdom.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMEN90026 | Clinical Trials and Regulations | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR pre 2016 - BMEN90020 Biomedical Design and Regulation
AND
At least four 9-level Master of Engineering (Biomedical) electives
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Three components follows:
- One team-based presentation (15%), with 3 to 5 team members, of approximately 20-30 minutes duration during Week 4-5, (approximately 35-40 hours of work per student). ILOs 1-6 are addressed in this presentation.
- One team-based written assignment (25%), with 3 to 5 team members, of approximately 2500 words per student, due in Weeks 8-9, (approximately 65-70 hours of work per student). ILOs 1-4 and 6 are addressed in this team assignment.
- One written assignment (60%) of approximately 6000 words due in Week 12, approximately 155-160 hours of work. ILOs 2-4 are addressed in this written assignment.
Hurdle requirement: A mark of 50% or more in each assessment component, and attendance at a minimum of 80% of classes, are required to pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator David Grayden Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Up to 24 hours of lectures and 36 hours of workshops (1 x three hour workshop per week) Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Email: grayden@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
400 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject is delivered through workshop classes that include lecture classes, teamwork activities and research consultations.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Students are provided with lecture slides and design notices.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Exposure to biomedical engineering design, regulations and standards through guest lectures.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Biomedical with Business Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Biomedical) Specialisation (formal) Biomedical Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Biomedical with Business) - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022