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Learning outcomes
Apply micro-scale engineering principles to design biomedical microsystems.
Evaluate different materials for fabricating biomedical microsystems and apply the relevant microfabrication processes.
Analyse the performance of biomedical microsystems by selecting the appropriate visualisation and quantification methods to optimise device characteristics.
Discuss the underlying principles of operation and characteristics of various microsystems for sensing and detection applications.
Appreciated the basic requirements for translation of biomedical microsystems.
Function as an effective team member by participating in all group activities and conducting regular self- and peer-assessment of individual and team performance.
Teaching approach
Assessment summary
Continuous assessment: 60%
Final assessment: 40%
This unit contains a hurdle requirement that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.
Assessment
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Workload requirements
Learning resources
Other unit costs
The following item is mandatory for practical aspects of the unit and should be purchased at your own cost as you will be reusing them throughout your course.
- Calculator
Protective clothing and equipment:
• Laboratory coat - approximately $35 to $50
• Safety glasses - approximately $8, or prescription safety glasses (if required) - approximately $350
• Laboratory-appropriate enclosed footwear (non-porous material, equipped with non-absorbent, slip-resistant soles)
Costs are indicative only.