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Biomedical Engineering Design Project (BMEN90017)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
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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
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Semester 2
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Team Oral Presentation. 30 minutes per group presentation plus questions (approximately 70 hours of work per student). (ILOs 1,2,5,6 are addressed in this assessment) Hurdle requirement | Week 4 | 25% |
Team Written Report Up to 30 pages with individual team member assessments (3 pages/student) (approximately 100 hours of work per student). (ILOs 1-4 and 6 are addressed in this assessment) Hurdle requirement | Week 9 | 40% |
Team Oral Presentation 20 minutes, including questions (approximately 30 hours of work per student) (ILOs 1,2,5,6 are addressed in this assessment) Hurdle requirement | Week 11 | 15% |
Team Written Report Up to 15 pages with individual team member assessments (3 pages/student) (approximately 55 hours of work per student) (ILOs 1-4,6 are addressed in this assessment) Hurdle requirement | Week 12 | 20% |
Additional details
Students work in teams of 3-5 members. Four assessment components above.
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
Coordinator Hamish Meffin 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 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
400 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
TBA
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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