Course Title: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
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 |
Course Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. David J. Garrett
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 403353730
Course Coordinator Email: david.garrett@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.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
BH069P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) (Honours)
BH079P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours)
BH126 Bachelor of 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 5: Communicate respectfully and effectively with diverse audiences, employing a range of communication methods, practising professional and ethical conduct.
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:
- Broadly understand the foundation of biomedical engineering and how it applies to the human body
- Apply specialist terms and language associated with anatomy and physiology to describe the human body;
- Understand the interdisciplinary skills required to practice biomedical engineering
Overview of Learning Activities
This Course will use a range of learning activities including Pre-recorded lectures, workshop/practical sessions, online resources and self-directed learning.
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).
Overview of Assessment
This course has no hurdle requirements.
Assessment Tasks
AssessmentTask1: Online Quizzes
Weighting 15%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 and 2.
Assessment Task 2: Workshop/practical learning activities and student reflection (WK1, WK2, WK3)
Weighting 45%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 and 3.
Assessment Task 3: Project + Group Presentations (30%+10%)
Weighting 40%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 and 3.