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Biomedical Engineering Design Project (BMEN90017)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Email: grayden@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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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, creation of new methods for delivering personalized medical treatments, and development of a novel device for interfacing with the brain. In addition to written reports, students will present their findings through oral presentations.
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 technical computations required to justify the design solution;
- Write a technical report and/or design specifications;
- Deliver oral presentations of their work;
- 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 |
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BMEN90026 | Clinical Trials and Regulations | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
At least four 9-level Master of Engineering (Biomedical) subjects
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
Students work in teams of 3-5 members. Four assessment components follow:
- One team-based oral presentation (20%) of 30 minutes duration during Week 4 (approximately 50 hours of work per student). ILOs 1,2,5,6 are addressed in this presentation.
- One team-based written assignment (30%) of up to 20 pages, due in Week 7 (approximately 75 hours of work per student). ILOs 1-4 and 6 are addressed in this assignment.
- One team pitch of their device concept (5%) of 10 minutes duration, due in Week 11 (approximately 10 hours of work per student). ILO 5 is addressed in this presentation.
- One team-based written assignment (45%) of up to 30 pages due in Week 12, approximately 120 hours of work. ILOs 1-4 and 6 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 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Email: grayden@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
400 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
TBA
- 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 Specialisation (formal) Biomedical - 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.
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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022