Biomaterials (BMEN90023)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
This course is designed to enable students to apply the fundamental principles in material sciences to biomedical applications. It will address different materials (polymers, metals, ceramics and composites) used in contact with living tissue. In addition, students will be introduced to biological materials like bone, muscles, skin and vasculature.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
A main focus in this subject is to examine the application of materials in the physiological environment. Topics will include host reaction, testing and degradation of biomaterials in biological environment (e.g. blood – material interaction). Finally, students will be introduced to the regulatory, ethical and legal aspects of fielding biomaterials.
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 (ILO)
Having completed this subject the student is expected to be able to:
- Describe the material science and engineering requirements related to biomaterials
- Recognise the complexity in the application of materials in biology
- Describe the practical aspects of biomaterials
- Apply mechanical testing on biomaterials
- Apply basic regulatory and ethical concepts to biomaterials.
Generic skills
- Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
- Ability to conduct an engineering project
- Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large
- Ability to manage information and documentation
- Capacity for creativity and innovation
- Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities, and commitment to them
- Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, as a team leader or manager as well as an effective team member
- Capacity for lifelong learning and professional development.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Enrolment in the 745BM Master of Biomedical Engineering
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| No longer available |
OR
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMEN30005 | Introduction to Biomechanics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMEN30007 | Biotransport Processes | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students cannot gain credit for this subject and BMEN30005 Biomechanics and Biomaterials (2012 and before).
BMEN90016
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
- Four case study reports due throughout semester (total 15%), requiring approximately 5-6 hours work each
- One group term paper and presentation due near end of semester (35%), requiring approximately 40 hours work per student
- End-of-semester exam of two hours duration (50%).
HURDLE - Students will need a mark of at least 50% in the exam to pass this subject.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-5 are assessed in the final exam, case studies reports, and class presentation.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Peter Lee Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 58 hours consisting of 36 hours of lectures, 12 hours of tutorials and 10 hours of workshops per semester. Total time commitment 200 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
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- 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