ECE4807

Biomedical equipment design, development and innovation

(ENG)

Proposed to be offered next in 2001

T I H Brown

4 points + 26 lectures, 26 hours of tutorial and project work + Second semester of odd numbered years + Clayton + Prohibition: ECS4391

Synopsis: Introduction to the process of design and innovation with particular reference to medical technology. The design, development and manufacture of medical technology, taking into consideration safety and effectiveness issues, regulatory and legal issues, the patient-equipment interface and the hospital or other medical environment in which the equipment is to be used.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 70% + Project work: 30%