Biomedical Engineering Capstone Project (BMEN90018)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Email: l.johnston@unimelb.edu.au
Year Long
Email: l.johnston@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Email: l.johnston@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Year Long Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
This subject involves undertaking a major research or advanced innovative design project requiring an independent investigation and the preparation of reports on an approved topic. Students will present their findings in a conference presentation format, held at the end of the project cycle in the latter half of semester two.
The emphasis of the project can be associated with either:
- Explorative approach, where students will pursue outcomes associated with new knowledge or understanding within the biomedical engineering or science disciplines, often as an adjunct to existing academic research initiatives.
- A well-defined innovative project, usually based on a research and development required by an external industrial client. Students will be tutored in the synthesis of practical solutions to complex technical problems within a structured working environment, as if they were research and development professional engineers.
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:
1 - search, analyse and document engineering science and other relevant literature in order to determine the need for further research in a chosen area;
2 - devise a methodology of investigation to improve knowledge or understanding of a chosen topic;
3 - collect and analyse a range of data (both qualitative and quantitative) to improve our collective understanding of a chosen topic;
4 - write a project report that follows good engineering science practice;
5 - present an oral presentation of the findings of an investigation to an audience of peers or lay people.
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 function effectively as an individual and as a member of a collaborative research team.
- Understanding of the principles of research.
- 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
Either
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMEN90026 | Clinical Trials and Regulations | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
(BMEN90026 Clinical Trials and regulation may be taken concurrently)
OR pre 2016 - BMEN90020 Biomedical Design and Regulation
AND
At least four level 9 Biomedical Engineering (BMEN) subjects
BMEN90018 Semester 1 and BMEN90018 Semester 2 can only be taken in the final semester of enrolment
BMEN90018 Year-Long can only be taken in the final 2 semesters of enrolment.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
433-464 Project Work
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMEN90025 | Biomedical Eng Capstone Project A |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
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
The Major Project (100% of the overall mark) is made up of:
- A professional engineering research report of 5,000 words per student, excluding appendices or supporting material that can include diagrams, tables, computations and computer code/output, requiring 210-220 hours of work. A draft of the report is due in week 9 of the final semester (10%). A Final Report is due in week 12 of the final semester (60%). ILOs 1-4 are assessed in this report.
- A technical oral examination of no more than one half hour duration per student. Technical oral examination includes a formal presentation of 15 minutes per student followed by questions from an academic supervisor and academic examiner, (15%). ILOs 1-3,5 are assessed in this examination.
- A lay person oral examination of no more than 15 minutes duration, (5%). ILOs 1-3,5 are assessed in this examination.
- Static display materials (e.g. poster, computer demonstration, prototype), requiring 30-35 hours of work, (10%). ILOs 1-3 are assessed in this component.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Leigh Johnston Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lectures and up to 24 hours of meetings with supervisors Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Email: l.johnston@unimelb.edu.au
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Leigh Johnston Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lectures and up to 24 hours of meetings with supervisors Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 May 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Year Long contact information
Email: l.johnston@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Leigh Johnston Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lectures and up to 24 hours of meetings with supervisors 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: l.johnston@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 two one-hour lectures, and weekly meetings with academic project supervisors.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Exposure to biomedical engineering in industry, hospitals and research laboratories through collaborative projects with external co-supervision arrangements.
- 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