ECE5807

Biomedical equipment design, development and innovation ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 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: Examination (3 hours): 70% + Laboratory and assignment work: 30%

Contact Hours: 26hours of lectures and 26 hours practical work

Prohibitions: ECE4807