ECE4807

Biomedical equipment design, development and innovation ( 4 points, SCA Band 2, 0.083 EFTSL)

Leader: T I H Brown

Offered:
Not offered in 2006.

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: Continuous assessment and assignments: 100%

Contact Hours: 26 lectures, 26 hours of practice classes and laboratory classes

Prerequisites: Level 3 substantially completed