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Biomedical Engineering Capstone Project (BMEN90018)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Dual-Delivery (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 1
Year Long
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Year Long - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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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
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Search, analyse and document engineering science and other relevant literature in order to determine the need for further research in a chosen area
- Devise a methodology of investigation to improve knowledge or understanding of a chosen topic
- Collect and analyse a range of data (both qualitative and quantitative) to improve our collective understanding of a chosen topic
- Write a project report that follows good engineering science practice
- 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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BMEN90026 | Clinical Trials and Regulations | No longer available |
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BMEN90039 | Biomedical Eng Management & Regulations | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
A minimum of four of 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
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BMEN90031 | Biomed Eng Capstone Proj Part 1 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BMEN90032 | Biomed Eng Capstone Proj Part 2 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR90037 | Engineering Capstone Project Part 1 |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR90038 | Engineering Capstone Project Part 2 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - 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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A literature review of 3,000 words per student, excluding appendices or supporting material that can include diagrams or tables, requiring approximately 100 hours of work.Due at end of week 7 of first semester.
| Week 7 | 10% |
A Final Report (5,000 words). Due in week 12 of the final semester.
| Week 12 | 60% |
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. Due in week 12 of the final semester.
| Week 12 | 15% |
A lay person oral examination of 15 minutes duration. Due in week 12 of the final semester.
| Week 12 | 5% |
Static display materials (e.g. poster, computer demonstration, prototype), requiring 30-35 hours of work. Due in week 12 of the final semester.
| Week 12 | 10% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinators David Ackland and Anthony Burkitt Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lectures and up to 24 hours of meetings with supervisors Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
- Year Long
Coordinators David Ackland and Anthony Burkitt Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lectures and up to 24 hours of meetings with supervisors Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 May 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Year Long contact information
- Semester 2
Coordinators Anthony Burkitt and David Ackland Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lectures and up to 24 hours of meetings with supervisors Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
400 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
None
- 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 Specialisation (formal) Biomedical with Business - 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: 31 January 2024