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Biomedical Engineering Capstone Project (BMEN90018)
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 1
Associate Professor Brooke Farrugia
Year Long
Associate Professor Brooke Farrugia
Semester 2
Associate Professor Brooke Farrugia
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Year Long Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMEN90037 | Bioengineering Data Analytics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMEN90039 | Biomedical Eng Management & Regulations | Semester 1 (On Campus - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMEN90031 | Biomed Eng Capstone Proj Part 1 | Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BMEN90032 | Biomed Eng Capstone Proj Part 2 | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ENGR90037 | Engineering Capstone Project Part 1 |
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ENGR90038 | Engineering Capstone Project Part 2 |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - 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
Semester 1
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A literature review of 2000 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 5 of semester.
| Week 5 | 10% |
A Final Report (4,000 words). Due in Week 1 of exam period of semester.
| Week 1 of Exam period of semester. | 45% |
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 semester.
| Week 12 | 15% |
A lay person oral examination of 5 minutes duration. Due in week 12 of semester.
| Week 12 | 5% |
Static display materials (e.g. poster, computer demonstration, prototype), requiring 30-35 hours of work. Due in week 12 of semester.
| Week 12 | 10% |
Project Management: Conduct will be assessed on your understanding of the project and your active participation in the project. You will be assessed on attendance at weekly meetings, demonstration of ability to plan, execute, track and revise project goals, demonstration of understanding of the project topic through self-initiated problem solving, and constructive improvement on project progress and professional skills applying supervisor feedback. Assessed throughout the teaching period within semester. ILOs 1, 2, and 3 are addressed in this assessment.
| Throughout the semester | 15% |
Semester 2
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A literature review of 2000 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 5 of semester.
| Week 5 | 10% |
A Final Report (4,000 words). Due in Week 1 of exam period of semester.
| Week 1 of Exam period of semester. | 45% |
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 semester.
| Week 12 | 15% |
A lay person oral examination of 5 minutes duration. Due in week 12 of semester.
| Week 12 | 5% |
Static display materials (e.g. poster, computer demonstration, prototype), requiring 30-35 hours of work. Due in week 12 of semester.
| Week 12 | 10% |
Project Management: Conduct will be assessed on your understanding of the project and your active participation in the project. You will be assessed on attendance at weekly meetings, demonstration of ability to plan, execute, track and revise project goals, demonstration of understanding of the project topic through self-initiated problem solving, and constructive improvement on project progress and professional skills applying supervisor feedback. Assessed throughout the teaching period within semester. ILOs 1, 2, and 3 are addressed in this assessment.
| Throughout the semester | 15% |
Year Long
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A literature review of 2000 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 of Semester 1 | 10% |
A Final Report (4,000 words per student). Due in week 1 of exam period of second semester.
| Week 1 of Exam period of second semester. | 45% |
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 second semester.
| Week 12 of second semester | 15% |
A lay person oral examination of 5 minutes duration. Due in week 12 of second semester.
| Week 12 of second semester | 5% |
Static display materials (e.g. poster, computer demonstration, prototype), requiring 30-35 hours of work. Due in week 12 of second semester.
| Week 12 of second semester | 10% |
Project Management: Conduct will be assessed on your understanding of the project and your active participation in the project. You will be assessed on attendance at weekly meetings, demonstration of ability to plan, execute, track and revise project goals, demonstration of understanding of the project topic through self-initiated problem solving, and constructive improvement on project progress and professional skills applying supervisor feedback. Assessed throughout the teaching periods within semester. ILOs 1, 2, and 3 are addressed in this assessment.
| Throughout the teaching period | 15% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Brooke Farrugia Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lectures and up to 24 hours of meetings with supervisors Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Associate Professor Brooke Farrugia
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Brooke Farrugia Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lectures and up to 24 hours of meetings with supervisors Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 31 May 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Year Long contact information
Associate Professor Brooke Farrugia
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Brooke Farrugia Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lectures and up to 24 hours of meetings with supervisors Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Associate Professor Brooke Farrugia
Time commitment details
400 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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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.
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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