Course Title: Biomedical Chemistry and Structural Materials

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Biomedical Chemistry and Structural Materials

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

OENG1229

City Campus

Undergraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Dr Anita Quigley

Course Coordinator Phone: Contact via Teams

Course Coordinator Email: anita.quigley@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 080.07.030-03

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course covers Chemistry, Biomedical Chemistry and Mechanics. The Chemistry component covers topics in Inorganic and Physical Chemistry. More specifically, you will be introduced to the practice of chemistry, including the introduction to organic chemistry, and introduction to reaction kinetics. The Biomedical Chemistry component covers the use of analytical techniques, biological macromolecules and the important chemical reactions of the body.

The Mechanics components will introduce you to the principles of Mechanics to predict forces in and motions of structural and mechanical systems, of which can be applied to human structure and function. 

Laboratory programs are designed to illustrate aspects of theory.  


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 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. 

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
BH069 Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) (Honours) 

Knowledge and Skill Base
1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. 

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: 

  1. Develop a comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. 
  2. Present worked solutions to problems in a systematic and professional manner using conventional chemical, mathematical, and engineering notation and symbols. 
  3. Use theoretical models and concepts to explain and interpret observed facts about chemical behaviours. 
  4. Demonstrated knowledge of the interdisciplinary skills required to practice biomedical engineering 


Overview of Learning Activities

Learning activities for this course include online lectures, tutorials, and laboratory experiments. The theoretical background will be explained, and various real-world engineering problems will be discussed and analysed in the online lectures and tutorials. The basic principles of biomedical chemistry and mechanics will also be demonstrated and reinforced through laboratory experiments. 


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

Assessment Tasks 

Assessment Task 1: Weekly online quizzes

  • Weighting 20% 
  • This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4

Assessment Task 2: Practical laboratory reports (3 x 15%)

  • Weighting 45% 
  • This assessment task supports CLOs 2, 3 & 4

Assessment Task 3: End of semester on-campus*

  • Weighting 35% 
  • This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4 

*This assessment is a timed and timetabled assessment that students must attend on campus except for international students who are outside Australia.