Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
OENG1108 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
125H Electrical & Computer Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2016 |
OENG1108 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2017, Sem 2 2018, Sem 2 2019, Sem 2 2020, Sem 2 2021, Sem 2 2023, Sem 2 2024 |
Course Coordinator: Prof Kate Fox
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 (3) 99254296
Course Coordinator Email: kate.fox@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: email for appointment
Course Coordinator Availability: email for appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
In this course, you will begin to develop the skills to design and develop equipment and technologies that improve the lives of people affected by medical conditions. This course introduces the interface between engineering and the human body and the basic principles of anatomy and physiology. It will provide the foundational knowledge required for the program-specific application of biomedical engineering in the human body.
The course provides a broad introduction, as it applies, to future specialisation into biomedical electronics, lab on a chip, biosensors, implant engineering, assistive technologies and medical materials.
This course includes a work integrated learning 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:
PLO 1. Demonstrate a coherent and advanced understanding of scientific theories, principles and concepts and engineering fundamentals within the engineering discipline
PLO 2. Demonstrate a coherent and advanced body of knowledge within the engineering discipline
PLO 3. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities, bounds, design practice and research trends of contemporary engineering practice including sustainable practice
PLO 4. Apply knowledge of established engineering methods to the solution of complex problems in the engineering discipline
PLO 5. Utilise mathematics, software, tools and techniques, referencing appropriate engineering standards and codes of practice, in the design of complex engineering systems
PLO 8. Communicate engineering designs and solutions respectfully and effectively, employing a range of advanced communication methods, in an individual or team environment, to diverse audiences."
For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
CLO1 Engineer an biomedical assistive technology for improving human medical conditions.
CLO2 Describe human physiology in specialist anatomical and engineering terms.
CLO3 Critically analyse biomedical outcomes in the design specification process.
CLO4 Apply interdisciplinary collaborative project and technical skills in a biomedical engineering project.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as Pre-recorded lectures, workshop/practical sessions, online resources and self-directed learning. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.
You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.
Overview of Learning Resources
Learning resources in this course include:
- Online learning activities
- Recommended readings from textbooks, online sources, and designated references; and
- Workshop/tutorial activities
Online resources will be made available via the RMIT Learning Management System (LMS).
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
Overview of Assessment
This course has no hurdle requirements.
Assessment Tasks
AssessmentTask1: Mid Semester Test
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 and 2.
Assessment Task 2: Lab Assignment
Weighting 35%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 3 and 4.
Assessment Task 3: End of semester test
Weighting 45%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 and 2.
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.