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Introduction to Biomaterials (BMEN30009)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Dr Brooke Farrugia
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject is designed to enable students to apply the fundamental principles of material sciences to biomedical applications. It will introduce different materials (polymers, metals, ceramics and composites) and their behaviours in contact with biological environments. In addition, students will learn about the properties of biological materials like bone, muscles, skin and vasculature.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- 1. Describe the material science and engineering requirements related to biomaterials
- 2. Explain the complexity in the application of materials in biology
- 3. Employ engineering analysis methods to evaluate the selection and performance of biomaterials
- 4. Critically reflect on and apply basic regulatory and ethical concepts to biomaterials
- 5. Construct a protocol to evaluate material properties
- 6. Demonstrate clear technical written and oral communication skills
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
Last updated: 3 February 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM10003 | Chemistry 1 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| CHEM10006 | Chemistry for Biomedicine |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AND
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL10002 | Biomolecules and Cells | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BIOL10008 | Introductory Biology: Life's Machinery |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| BIOL10009 | Biology: Life's Machinery |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
BIOL10004 Biology of Cells and Organisms
AND
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMEN30010 | Mechanics for Bioengineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BMEN20001 Biomechanical Physics and Computation
Mid-year intake students must seek approval from subject coordinator to enrol in Biology or Chemistry Year 1 selective and BMEN30010 concurrently. Please attach approval to enrolment variation form.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
BMEN90023 Biomaterials
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 February 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Two online quizzes each worth 5% each. 15 minutes each (30 minutes total) Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 and 2 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 4 to Week 7 | 10% |
Two written laboratory reports completed in groups of two or three students, each report worth 10%. ILOs 1 - 3, 5 and 6 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 6 to Week 10 | 20% |
Written report on Group Assignment (groups of three or four students; 1000-word per student). ILOs 1 - 4 and 6 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 10 | 20% |
Oral presentation on Group Assignment (groups of three or four students; 5-minute presentation per student). ILOs 1 - 4 and 6 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 11 to Week 12 | 10% |
Written 2-hour examination. ILOs 1 - 4 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 3 February 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Brooke Farrugia Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 x 2-hour lectures per week (total 24 hours); and 10 x 2-hour workshops per week (total 20 hours); and 2 x 2-hour practicals a semester (total 4 hours) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Dr Brooke Farrugia
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
- Completion rate. Students who started their course from 2022 and are in a CSP or receiving a HELP Loan (eg FEE-HELP) must meet the completion rate to continue to receive Commonwealth Support for that course.
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement, and as a fail toward the completion rate, unless there are approved ‘special circumstances’.
Last updated: 3 February 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Biomedical Engineering Systems Specialisation (formal) Biomedical Major Biomedical Engineering Systems 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: 3 February 2023