Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Biomaterials

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

MIET2460

City Campus

Undergraduate

115H Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2015

MIET2498

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 2 2024

Course Coordinator: Professor Cuie Wen

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7290

Course Coordinator Email: cuie.wen@rmit.edu.au


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Recommended Prior Study

You should have satisfactorily completed or received credit for the following course/s before you commence this course: 

• MIET2419 Mechanics and Materials 1, or equivalent

If you have completed prior studies at RMIT or another institution that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above course/s you may be eligible to apply for credit transfer. 

Alternatively, if you have prior relevant work experience that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above course/s you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. 

Please follow the link for further information on how to apply for credit for prior study or experience. 


Course Description

This course provides you with an introduction to the materials used in biological applications in medical devices and life science applications with a particular focus on structural biomaterials. You will develop an understanding of the property requirements for biomaterials and be introduced to the main biomaterials: metals, ceramics, polymers and natural materials that are used as biomaterials, their biocompatibility performance, and their testing and evaluation.

Please note that if you take this course for a bachelor honours program, your overall mark in this course will be one of the course marks that will be used to calculate the weighted average mark (WAM) that will determine your award level.
This applies to students who commence enrolment in a bachelor honours program from 1 January 2016 onwards. See the WAM information web page for more information.(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=eyj5c0mo77631)
 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes:

PLO 1 Demonstrate a coherent and advanced understanding of scientific theories, principles and concepts and engineering fundamentals within 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 9 Demonstrate the capacity for personal accountability, professional and ethical conduct, intellectual independence, cultural sensitivity, autonomy, adaptability, and reflection on own learning and career ​​ when undertaking engineering projects


Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a coherent understanding of scientific theories, principles, and concepts in selecting material types for the development of different medical devices.
2. Apply characterisation methods to determine the required materials' properties in material selection for biomedical applications.
3. Evaluate and report on the biocompatibility and toxicity of material systems through experimental or case-based analysis.
4. Critically evaluate and determine the potential risks associated with medical devices and their biomaterial components in the human body.
5. Align project team communication with the needs of business, specialist and non-specialist audiences.
6. Critically self-reflect on personal contributions and professional behaviours that strengthen team project processes and outcomes.


Overview of Learning Activities

The specific learning activities in this course may include any of the following:

  • Lectorial
  • Lab
  • Project
  • Seminar
  • Directed research
  • Self-directed learning


Overview of Learning Resources

Course-related resources will be provided on Canvas. These will include videos, course notes, and other learning materials generated by the course lecturer(s), references, and approved links to useful material on external web-sites.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks:

Assessment Task 1: Project Presentation, 30%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5 and CLO6
Assessment Task 2: Lab Report, 30%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 and CLO4
Assessment Task 3: Written Project Report, 40%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5 and CLO6

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.