Course Title: Biomedical Engineering System and Design
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Biomedical Engineering System and Design
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
OENG1230 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2023 |
Course Coordinator: Prof. Elena Pirogova
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 3015
Course Coordinator Email: elena.pirogova@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 012.11.016
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment only
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
The aim of this course is to introduce the students to biomedical engineering profession. This course will provide an insight into multidisciplinary areas of human systems and assistive technology, the design and operation of devices and processes, and the application of engineering skills to new medical treatments, instruments, and biomedical equipment.
The course is primarily concerned with professional practice and engineering systems for your ongoing professional development that you will undertake as a professional biomedical engineer throughout your career. Course topics will be covered by pre-recorded lectures, tutorials, interactive workshops, practical/laboratory classes, and a team-based design project.
This course includes a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
BH069P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) (Honours)
PLO 1: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding and knowledge of fundamental engineering and scientific theories, principles and concepts and apply advanced technical knowledge in specialist domain of engineering.
PLO 2: Utilise mathematics and engineering fundamentals, software, tools and techniques to design engineering systems for complex engineering challenges.
PLO 3: Apply engineering research principles, methods and contemporary technologies and practices to plan and execute projects taking into account ethical, environmental and global impacts.
PLO 4: Apply systematic problem solving, design methods and information and project management to propose and implement creative and sustainable solutions with intellectual independence and cultural sensitivity.
PLO 5: Communicate respectfully and effectively with diverse audiences, employing a range of communication methods, practising professional and ethical conduct.
PLO 6: Develop and demonstrate the capacity for autonomy, agility and reflection of own learning, career and professional development and conduct.
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
BH069 Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) (Honours)
1 Knowledge and Skill Base
1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the biomedical engineering discipline.
1.5 Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the biomedical engineering discipline.
1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the biomedical engineering discipline.
Engineering Application Ability
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
2.2 Introduction to the application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of biomedical engineering projects.
Professional and Personal Attributes
3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
3.3 Creative, innovative, and pro-active demeanour.
3.4 Professional use and management of information.
3.5 Orderly management of self and professional conduct in various settings such as hospital, industry, research and academic.
3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership.
For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.
On completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Identify attributes, behaviours, and responsibilities expected of a biomedical engineer to demonstrates ethical conduct and professional accountability.
- Apply an adaptive and collaborative approach to working with others in engineering professional contexts.
- List and explain the issues of safety and ethics in biomedical engineering.
- Use key computing, mathematical and engineering modelling approaches, and tools for biological/medical and engineering systems.
- Apply engineering synthesis and design processes relevant to biomedical engineering. Demonstrate practical competency in laboratory experiments to test possible solutions to simple engineering problems.
- Communicate clearly, effectively, and appropriately using written, oral and visual means in biomedical engineering context.
Overview of Learning Activities
Learning activities in this course are based on the principles of active, applied and authentic learning (AAA signature pedagogy) and include pre-recorded lectures, face-to-face workshops and tutorials (i.e. team-based problem-solving tutorials, team discussions), project-based learning and individual and team-based assessment tasks. Learning activities are designed to address the course learning outcomes and will be based on simulated professional contexts. Essential professional skills (e.g. communication skills, engineering ethics, project management skills) will be fostered throughout the semester. Course-related resources and assessment tasks will be provided through RMIT’s learning management system.
Overview of Learning Resources
Course-related resources will be provided on “myRMIT”:
- Lecture notes as prepared by the teaching staff and guest lecturers.
- Course materials as provided available online via Canvas site for this course.
- Lists of relevant reference texts, Library resources and freely accessible Internet sites will be provided.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will be undertaken by:
Assessment Task 1: Engineering Design & Development
Weighting: 30%
This assessment task supports: CLOs 4 and 5
Assessment Task 2: Engineering Practice (online quiz and in-class test)
Weighting: 20%
This assessment task supports: CLOs 1, 2 and 3
Assessment Task 3:Showcase/Project Presentations
Weighting: 20%
This assessment task supports: CLOs 2 - 6
Assessment Task 4:Industry Project Written Report
Weighting: 30%
This assessment task supports: CLOs 2 - 6