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Biotransport Processes (BMEN90040)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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This subject introduces transport processes in biomedical systems. The subject covers fundamental concepts of how heat, mass, and momentum move through space and mathematical descriptions of these phenomena. Engineering models are used to describe the role of transport processes in biological systems and employed in clinical applications, such as dialysis.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Evaluate momentum, heat and mass transfer in the context of biomedical engineering
- Analyse the roles of transport processes in the cells, tissues and organ systems of the human body
- Formulate problems in biological systems, identifying fundamental transport processes and the equations that describe these systems
- Apply principles of transport to develop solutions to problems in process and biomedical engineering
Generic skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large
- Ability to manage information and documentation
- 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
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance
- Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BIOL10002 | Biomolecules and Cells | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10008 | Introductory Biology: Life's Machinery |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
BIOL10009 | Biology: Life's Machinery |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
BIOL10004 Biology of Cells and Organisms
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BMEN90036 | Biofluid Mechanics | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR30002 | Fluid Mechanics |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
CHEN20009 Transport Processes
BMEN30007 Biotransport Processes
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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Laboratory Practical 1. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-5 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 2 to Week 7 | 15% |
Laboratory Practical 2. ILOs 1-5 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 5 to Week 12 | 15% |
Individual Written Assignment 1. ILOs 1-4 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 4 to Week 8 | 10% |
Individual Written Assignment 2. ILOs 1-4 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 8 to Week 12 | 10% |
Final Exam. ILOs 1-4 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
This subject will be first offered in 2022.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Engineering Specialisation (formal) Biomedical Specialisation (formal) 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.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- 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