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Biomed Eng Capstone Proj Part 1 (BMEN90031)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On 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 (Extended)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 (Extended) |
|---|---|
| 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.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics include: Technical report writing, engineering design planning and conducting experiments and test, data acquisition and analysis, public speaking, project presentation skills.
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).
Note: Enrolment in BMEN90031 Biomedical Engineering Capstone Project Part 1 is subject to approval from the subject coordinator. Students commence BMEN90031 Biomedical Engineering Capstone Project Part 1 in Semester 2 and then subsequently continue BMEN90032 Biomedical Engineering Capstone Project Part 2 in Semester 1 in the following year. Upon successful completion of this project, students will receive 25 points credit.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
Having completed this unit the student should be able 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: 24 January 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMEN90039 | Biomedical Eng Management & Regulations | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BMEN90026 Clinical Trials and Regulations
AND
A minimum of four of level 9 Biomedical Engineering (BMEN) subjects
AND
Subject Coordinator approval, please complete an enrolment variation form attaching coordinator approval upon submission.
Note: BMEN90031 Biomedical Engineering Capstone Project Part 1 and BMEN90032 Biomedical Engineering Capstone Project Part 2 can only be taken in the final 2 semesters of enrolment.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMEN90018 | Biomedical Engineering Capstone Project |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
| BMEN90030 | BioDesign Innovation | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
50 |
| 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 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (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: 24 January 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A professional engineering research report of 5,000 words per student, excluding appendices or supporting material that can include diagrams, tables, computations and computer code/output. A draft of the report is due in week 9 of the final semester (10%). A Final Report is due in week 12 of the final semester (60%);
| Week 12 | 70% |
A technical oral examination. Technical oral examination includes a formal presentation of 15 minutes per student followed by questions from an academic supervisor and academic examiner
| 15% | |
A lay person oral examination
| 5% | |
Static display materials (e.g. poster, computer demonstration, prototype). | 10% |
Additional details
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-4 are assessed in the submitted engineering research report. ILOs 1-3, 5 are assessed in the technical oral examination, and ILOs 1-3 are assessed in the tatic display materials.
Note: The above assessment applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. BMEN90031 and BMEN90032 together).
Last updated: 24 January 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Coordinators David Ackland and Anthony Burkitt Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lectures and up to 24 hours of meetings with supervisors (across both BMEN90031 and BMEN90032) Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 24 December 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 24 December 2023 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
Dr David Ackland dackland@unimelb.edu.au Professor Anthony Burkitt aburkitt@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
400 hours (across both BMEN90031 and BMEN90032)
What do these dates mean
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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’.
Additional delivery details
This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in BMEN90031 Biomedical Engineering Capstone Project Part 1 in Semester 2 and then subsequently enrolling in BMEN90032 Biomedical Engineering Capstone Project Part 2 in Semester 1 in the following year for a total enrolment of 25 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (BMEN90031 and BMEN90032).
Last updated: 24 January 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name 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.
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: 24 January 2023