ele4bme biomedical engineering b
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING B
ELE4BME
2015
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.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPaul Junor
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/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 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. To appreciate biomedical aspects of physiology, including the cell and its functions, transport across cell membranes and receptor function together with the origin of biopotentials.
- Activities:
- Presented in detail through lectures and integrated laboratory work in weeks 1 to 2 of the semester. Addressed in Assignments 1 and 2 of 5.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Writing(Writing)
02. To understand the functional, organisation and chemical composition of the human body, nerve conduction, muscle contraction and neuromuscular transmission are studied.
- Activities:
- Lectures in weeks 3 to 9, Laboratoy Sessions 1 and 3 as well as Assignment 3 address the issues discussed in lectures.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Writing(Writing)
03. To provide an introduction to aspects relating to foetal, neonatal, paediatric and obstetric physiology are included.
- Activities:
- Advanced topics in specialised biomedical physiology build on fundimental concepts developed through weeks 1-9. Laboratory session 5 and assingment 4 and 5 of 5 complete the module.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Definitions and medical terminology as required for the practice of biomedical engineering are an important part of the course
- Activities:
- Introduced as appreapraite throughout the semester course. Emphasis on meaning and usage of medical terminology as it arises. Reinforced by specific laboratoty session co-ordinated through Library Research Services (Lab session 2 and 4).
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |