Course overview
In this course, you will learn about the fundamental principles, technologies and issues surrounding biomedical engineering. The topics cover a diverse range, including but not limited to: physiological fundamentals, therapeutic devices, implantable devices, tissue engineering, biomedical signal processing and regulation of medical devices. This course is taken as part of the major in medical technologies offered in associated Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) programs.
Course learning outcomes
- Articulate the roles of engineering in medical diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
- Describe the design principles outlined in medical device regulation.
- Develop and apply simple mathematical models to characterise and quantify key biophysical processes.
- Characterise the relationship between biomolecular principles and biomaterials, tissue engineering, and biomechanics.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 28313
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 33773
Section LEC0
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 28311
Section PR01
Size 15
Available 15
Class number 33668
Section PR02
Size 15
Available 15
Class number 28312
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
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