ENG4700 - Engineering technology for biomedical imaging and sensing - 2017

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Engineering

Organisational Unit

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Coordinator(s)

Mr Stephen Dubsky

Unit guides

Offered

Clayton

  • First semester 2017 (Day)

Synopsis

Introduction to biomedical engineering from the perspective of engineering-based technologies of sensing and imaging. Topics include: basis of light and radiation, principles of synchrotron operation, practical study at the Australian synchrotron, human physiology for engineers, principles of detection and sensing of signals, biomedically relevant properties and phenomena. The unit begins with an intensive lecture series culminating in a mid-semester examination. During this time project teams are formed and project proposals are developed. Project work continues with groups and individuals combining projects, allocated resources, knowledge and skills to develop a biomedical sensing device.

Outcomes

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

  1. Describe the underlying principles of operation of various technologies for imaging and sensing of biological systems in a medical and scientific research context.
  2. Describe practical implementations and characteristics of various imaging and sensing technologies in a medical and scientific research context.
  3. Decide the suitability of various imaging and sensing technologies for a specific application.
  4. Generate clear, concise and high quality documentation and reports for communication of complex integrated ideas.
  5. Design and justify implementations of cutting-edge sensing technology considering technical, user and commercial requirements and limitations.
  6. Plan and negotiate with peers to achieve an optimal outcome in an extended and multi-faceted project.

Assessment

Mid-semester Exam: 30%

Project: 70%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the mid-semester examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Workload requirements

Weeks 1-6: 4 hours lectures, 1 hour tutorials and 6 hours of private study

Weeks 7-12: 2 hours practical, 3 hours tutorials and 6 hours private study

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Chief examiner(s)

Prerequisites

Completion of 90 credit points