ECE5807

Biomedical equipment design, development and innovation

(ENG)

T I H Brown

6 points + 39 hours of lectures and practical work + Irregular availability + Clayton

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% + Laboratory and assignment work: 30%