BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING B
ELE4BME
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This unit examines biomedical engineering aspects of physiology, including cell structure and function, transport across cell membranes and receptor function together with the origin of biopotentials. In addition the functional, organisation and chemical composition of the human body, nerve conduction, muscle contraction and neuromuscular transmission are studied. Other topics include selected physiological systems (e.g. circulatory system and cardiac function, immune mechanisms, haematology, central nervous system, and respiratory system). Definitions and medical terminology as required for the practice of biomedical engineering are an important part of the course. Introductory aspects relating to foetal, neonatal, paediatric and obstetric physiology are included.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Paul Junor
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Introduction to biomedical engineering | Prescribed | Enderle, J & Bronzino, J (ed) | 3RD EDN, ELSEVIER 2012 |
| Readings | Human Physiology | Recommended | Vander, Sherman and Luciano 2001 | 8TH EDN |
| Readings | Medical instrumentation application and design, | Recommended | Webster, J. G. (ed.) | 4TH EDN, WILEY 2009. |
| Readings | Other recommended reading will be advised during the course of the subject | Recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Readings | Physiology at a glance | Recommended | Ward, J., Linden, R. | 3RD EDN, WILEY 2013 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Paul Junor
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments (approx 1000 words) | 20 | |
| Exam (2 hours) | 60 | |
| Labs (approx 1000 words each) | In order to pass the unit, students must obtain an overall pass grade, pass the examination and pass the practical work. | 20 |