MEC4601 · Implantable devices

Overview

This unit is an introduction to biomedical engineering from the perspective of implantable medical devices. Topics include human physiology for engineers, principles of implantable medical devices, implantable cardiac devices, modelling of fluid flow, implantable sensors, application of control systems, biomedically relevant properties and phenomena, medical device development strategies, and medical device regulatory approval processes. During this time, project teams are formed and project proposals are developed to address a clinical problem. Project work continues with groups progressing through a strategy to develop an implantable medical device and associated commercialisation strategy.

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Continuous assessment: 70% Final assessment: 30% This unit contains threshold hurdle requirement that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Analyse human physiology from the perspective of engineering to develop insights into implantable medical devices.
2. Draw on the underlying principles of operation of various implantable devices in a medical and scientific research context to design creative solutions for the next generation of medical devices.
3. Analyse the practical implementations and technical characteristics of various implantable medical devices to meet the requirements of human physiology.
4. Design and justify implementations of innovative medical technology, considering the technical, legal, health, safety, user and commercial requirements and limitations.
5. Engage a team to generate clear, concise and high-quality documentation and reports for oral and written communications of complex integrated ideas.

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

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