ele4bme biomedical engineering b
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING B
ELE4BME
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject comprises engineering applied to medicine and biology. Topics include: an engineering systems modelling approach to physiological systems such as the cardiac/circulatory, respiratory, musculo-skeletal and nervous systems; the origin and acquisition of biopotentials and other biosignals and their processing; the design of bioelectrodes; bioinstrumentation and bioelectronics; introductory neural engineering and medical bionics, biomechanics, biomaterials and selected aspects of medical imaging. A background of elementary definitions, descriptions and medical terminology in anatomy and physiology for engineers is provided as a conceptual framework to enable constructive communication with medical, clinical and allied health professionals and biologists, supporting entry-level practice in biomedical engineering.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSong Wang
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites ELE2CIR or ELE2ANI or admission into SMELE - Master of Electronic Engineering. All other students require coordinator's approval.
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, 2012 | Elsevier, 3rd edn |
| Readings | Medical Instrumentation | Recommended | Webster, G. (ed.), 2010 | Wiley, 4th edn |
| Readings | Bioinstrumentation | Recommended | Webster, G. (ed.), 2004 | Wiley |
| Readings | Biomedical Engineering: Bridging Medicine and Technology | Recommended | Salztman, M., 2015 | Cambridge University Press, 2nd edn |
| Readings | Vander's Human Physiology | Recommended | Widmaier, E., 2016 | McGraw-Hill, 14th edn |
| Readings | Other recommended reading will be advised | Recommended | tba | tba |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply physiological and technical knowledge with critical and reflective thinking to solve quantitative problems in the practice of biomedical engineering.
- Activities:
- Presented in lectures and laboratory work in weeks 2 to 6 of the semester. Addressed in Assignment 1.
02. Analyse and critique specific requirements for specialised medical instrumentation and measurement systems and combine key science and engineering knowledge with a systems approach to the design and critical operation of biomedical equipment.
- Activities:
- Presented in lectures in weeks 6 to 10, laboratory exercises 1 and 2 as well as Assignment 2.
03. Apply sound engineering principles to modelling physiological systems by utilizing numeric and problem-solving skills together with critical and reflective thinking, intellectual curiosity and independent learning.
- Activities:
- Presented in lectures in weeks 11 and 12, and addressed in Assignment 3.
04. Communicate effectively and appropriately using medical definitions and terminology as required for interactions with medical staff, interdisciplinary professionals, other engineers and the broader community.
- Activities:
- Introduced as appropriate throughout. Emphasis on meaning and usage of medical terminology as it arises.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2018, Week 47-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSong Wang
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 47 - 49
Three 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 47 to week 49 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in block mode"
WorkShopWeek: 47 - 49
Two 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 47 to week 49 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in block mode"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three assignments (approx 2,000-words equivalent total) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 2 hour written exam | 40 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Two laboratory reports (approx 2,000-words equivalent total) | 30 | 02, 03, 04 |